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Val Tho Summit Games

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 1.3 km to 42 km with up to 2,200 m D+ in Les Belleville (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationLes Belleville, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.4003° N, 6.4951° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,200 m

Val Tho Summit Games is an endurance sporting event in Les Belleville, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, High Altitude, Forest.

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including VT TRAIL PURSUIT 42 (42 km, +2,200 m D+), VT TRAIL PURSUIT 42 RELAY (42 km, +2,200 m D+), VT TRAIL PURSUIT 20 (20 km, +1,000 m D+), VT TRAIL PURSUIT 10 (10 km, +500 m D+), VT FAMILY FUN WALK (6 km, +27 m D+), and VT SPEED 3200 (4.9 km, +1,000 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (valthosummitgames.com).

Official website
Val Tho Summit Games in Les Belleville (Work: "Guillaume Rouger representing France at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2022", Photo: Athetics123, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Guillaume Rouger representing France at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2022" · Photo: Athetics123 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadHigh AltitudeForestKids & Youth RacesVertical Race

Races & distances (9)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
VT TRAIL PURSUIT 42Trail Running42 km+2,200 m1,767 m - 2,930 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VT TRAIL PURSUIT 42 RELAYTrail Running42 km+2,200 m1,767 m - 2,930 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VT TRAIL PURSUIT 20Trail Running20 km+1,000 m1,878 m - 2,519 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VT TRAIL PURSUIT 10Trail Running10 km+500 m2,241 m - 2,623 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VT FAMILY FUN WALKWalking & Hiking6 km+27 m1,133 m - 1,144 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VT SPEED 3200Trail Running4.9 km+1,000 m1,978 m - 2,974 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
VT TRAIL KIDS (2011-2012: U16)Trail Running3.8 km+214 m2,273 m - 2,456 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VT TRAIL KIDS (2013-2014: U14)Trail Running2.6 km+96 m2,273 m - 2,354 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VT TRAIL KIDS (2015-2016 : U12)Trail Running1.3 km+54 m2,277 m - 2,322 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42 km
Elevation gain
+2,200 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,200 m D-
Altitude range
1,767 m - 2,930 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
10.5 % / 27.5 %
Course format
Loop course
42 km+2,200 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS45.2978° N, 6.5809° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,767 m to 2,930 m above sea level (+2,200 m D+, -2,200 m D-)

Peak: 2,930 m·at 5.9 km·Ø 10.5 %
1,767 m2,155 m2,542 m2,930 m0 km8.4 km16.8 km25.2 km33.6 km42 km2,930 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Val Tho Summit Games take place?

Val Tho Summit Games takes place in Les Belleville, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.4003° N, 6.4951° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Val Tho Summit Games?

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including VT TRAIL PURSUIT 42 (42 km, +2,200 m D+), VT TRAIL PURSUIT 42 RELAY (42 km, +2,200 m D+), VT TRAIL PURSUIT 20 (20 km, +1,000 m D+), VT TRAIL PURSUIT 10 (10 km, +500 m D+), VT FAMILY FUN WALK (6 km, +27 m D+), and VT SPEED 3200 (4.9 km, +1,000 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Val Tho Summit Games?

The main competition (VT TRAIL PURSUIT 42 over 42 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,200 m of elevation gain and -2,200 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,767 m and 2,930 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Val Tho Summit Games?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (valthosummitgames.com).