Trail Running

Xterra Trail Vallée de Joux

Trail Running covering 7 km to 58 km in L'Abbaye (Canton of Vaud, Switzerland)

LocationL'Abbaye, Canton of Vaud, SwitzerlandShow on map(46.6496° N, 6.3203° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,204 m

Xterra Trail Vallée de Joux is an endurance sporting event in L'Abbaye, Canton of Vaud, CH focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 58 km (58 km, +2,204 m D+), Trail 36 km (36 km, +1,368 m D+), Trail 22 km (22 km, +836 m D+), Trail 12 km (12 km, +456 m D+), and Trail 7 km (7 km, +266 m D+). 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 (xterraplanet.com).

Official website
Xterra Trail Vallée de Joux in L'Abbaye (Work: "Lavaux and Lake Geneva", Photo: Zacharie Grossen, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Lavaux and Lake Geneva" · Photo: Zacharie Grossen · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 58 kmTrail Running58 km+2,204 m652 m - 1,578 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 36 kmTrail Running36 km+1,368 m655 m - 1,230 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 22 kmTrail Running22 km+836 m658 m - 1,009 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 12 kmTrail Running12 km+456 m661 m - 853 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 7 kmTrail Running7 km+266 m664 m - 776 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
58 km
Elevation gain
+2,204 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,204 m D-
Altitude range
652 m - 1,578 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.6 % / 13.7 %
Course format
Loop course
58 km+2,204 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS46.6496° N, 6.3203° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 652 m to 1,578 m above sea level (+2,204 m D+, -2,204 m D-)

Peak: 1,578 m·at 27.1 km·Ø 7.6 %
652 m961 m1,269 m1,578 m0 km11.6 km23.2 km34.8 km46.4 km58 km1,578 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Xterra Trail Vallée de Joux take place?

Xterra Trail Vallée de Joux takes place in L'Abbaye, Canton of Vaud, CH (start area at coordinates 46.6496° N, 6.3203° 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 Xterra Trail Vallée de Joux?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 58 km (58 km, +2,204 m D+), Trail 36 km (36 km, +1,368 m D+), Trail 22 km (22 km, +836 m D+), Trail 12 km (12 km, +456 m D+), and Trail 7 km (7 km, +266 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Xterra Trail Vallée de Joux?

The main competition (Trail 58 km over 58 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,204 m of elevation gain and -2,204 m of elevation loss, ranging between 652 m and 1,578 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 Xterra Trail Vallée de Joux?

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