Viking NordicWalk & Trail

Trail Running and Nordic Walking covering 10 km to 53 km with up to 1,750 m D+ in Orival (Normandy, France)

Location

Orival, Normandy, FranceShow on map(49.3107° N, 0.9962° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +1,750 m

Viking NordicWalk & Trail is an endurance sporting event in Orival, Normandy, FR focused on Trail Running and Nordic Walking. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast, Mountain.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including La route de Odin (53 km, +1,750 m D+), Le chemin de Thor (25 km, +835 m D+), La piste de Ragnar (17 km, +530 m D+), La voie de Nòtt (14 km, +360 m D+), Le sentier de Skadi (12 km, +280 m D+), and Le sentier de Skadi (Nordic Walking) (12 km, +54 m D+) (7 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 (laviking.com).

Official website

Viking NordicWalk & Trail in Orival (Work: "Aiguille und Porte d’Aval bei Étretat, Frankreich", Photo: W. Bulach, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Aiguille und Porte d’Aval bei Étretat, Frankreich" · Photo: **W. Bulach** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Forest Nature & Off-Road Seaside & Coast Mountain High Altitude Multi-Day

Races & distances (7)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
La route de Odin	Trail Running	53 km	+1,750 m	10 m - 745 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Le chemin de Thor	Trail Running	25 km	+835 m	13 m - 364 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La piste de Ragnar	Nordic Walking	17 km	+530 m	16 m - 239 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La voie de Nòtt	Trail Running	14 km	+360 m	19 m - 170 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Le sentier de Skadi	Trail Running	12 km	+280 m	22 m - 140 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Le sentier de Skadi (Nordic Walking)	Nordic Walking	12 km	+54 m	10 m - 33 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Lagertha	Nordic Walking	10 km	+340 m	13 m - 156 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

53 km

Elevation gain

+1,750 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,750 m D-

Altitude range

10 m - 745 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

6.6 % / 11.9 %

Course format

Loop course

53 km+1,750 m D+Peak 745 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 10 m to 745 m above sea level (+1,750 m D+, -1,750 m D-)

Peak: 745 m·at 32.2 km·Ø 6.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Viking NordicWalk & Trail take place?

Viking NordicWalk & Trail takes place in Orival, Normandy, FR (start area at coordinates 49.3107° N, 0.9962° 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 Viking NordicWalk & Trail?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including La route de Odin (53 km, +1,750 m D+), Le chemin de Thor (25 km, +835 m D+), La piste de Ragnar (17 km, +530 m D+), La voie de Nòtt (14 km, +360 m D+), Le sentier de Skadi (12 km, +280 m D+), and Le sentier de Skadi (Nordic Walking) (12 km, +54 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Nordic Walking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Viking NordicWalk & Trail?

The main competition (La route de Odin over 53 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,750 m of elevation gain and -1,750 m of elevation loss, ranging between 10 m and 745 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Viking NordicWalk & Trail?

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