Vauban Urban Trail

Trail Running covering 6 km to 14 km with up to 1,100 m D+ in Briançon (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Location

Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FranceShow on map(44.8994° N, 6.6432° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +1,100 m

Vauban Urban Trail is an endurance sporting event in Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Public Park, Forest, Nature & Off-Road, City Run.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Maxi VUT (14 km, +500 m D+), Mini VUT (8 km, +250 m D+), and KV (6 km, +1,100 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Up-to-date details regarding race regulations, start times, and registration are published through the organizer's official channels.

Official organizer website not currently listed.

Vauban Urban Trail in Briançon (Work: "Calanque des Pierres-Tombées-Cassis", Photo: Tobi 87, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Calanque des Pierres-Tombées-Cassis" · Photo: **Tobi 87** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Public Park Forest Nature & Off-Road City Run High Altitude Culture & History

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Maxi VUT	Trail Running	14 km	+500 m	1,225 m - 1,572 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Mini VUT	Trail Running	8 km	+250 m	1,228 m - 1,333 m	Loop course	Route & profile
KV	Trail Running	6 km	+1,100 m	1,231 m - 1,693 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

14 km

Elevation gain

+500 m D+

Elevation loss

-500 m D-

Altitude range

1,225 m - 1,572 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.1 % / 35 %

Course format

Loop course

14 km+500 m D+Peak 1,572 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,225 m to 1,572 m above sea level (+500 m D+, -500 m D-)

Peak: 1,572 m·at 8.6 km·Ø 7.1 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Vauban Urban Trail take place?

Vauban Urban Trail takes place in Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 44.8994° N, 6.6432° 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 Vauban Urban Trail?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Maxi VUT (14 km, +500 m D+), Mini VUT (8 km, +250 m D+), and KV (6 km, +1,100 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Vauban Urban Trail?

The main competition (Maxi VUT over 14 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +500 m of elevation gain and -500 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,225 m and 1,572 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 Vauban Urban Trail?

Up-to-date details regarding race regulations, start times, and registration are published through the organizer's official channels.