In Arbois, the Trail du Cirque du Fer à Cheval offers five trail races from 10 to 85 km, a walk and adapted sport routes.
About this event in the Jura in Arbois
From Arbois to the landscapes of the steep-sided valley
The Trail du Cirque du Fer à Cheval in Arbois is announced at Camping Les Vignes. It invites you to explore one of the Jura’s prettiest steep-sided valleys, on the edge of the first plateau. The route described follows the GR59 – l’Echappée Jurassienne, runs alongside the Cuisance and passes through the villages of the Arbois wine-growing area, alternating between woodland and rocky terrain.
The first few kilometres pass through the streets of Arbois. After crossing the Pont des Capucins comes the first climb, towards the small Ermitage chapel overlooking the town. The route then follows the Allée du Roi de Rome. What follows depends on the distance chosen.
Trail distances
The programme lists five distances, with their elevation gains, refreshment stations and start times:
- 85 km: elevation gain of 3,500; 4 ITRA points; UTMB 100K category; 8 refreshment stations; start at 06:00.
- 46 km: elevation gain of 2,000; 2 ITRA points; UTMB 50K category; 5 refreshment stations; start at 08:00.
- 32 km: elevation gain of 1,400; 2 ITRA points; UTMB 20K category; 4 refreshment stations; start at 09:00.
- 22 km: elevation gain of 780; UTMB 20K category; 3 refreshment stations; start at 10:00.
- 10 km: elevation gain of 400; 2 refreshment stations; start at 10:30.
The walk and adapted sport
Other formats also feature on the programme, starting at 10:30
- The walk: 11 km, not timed, with an elevation gain of 400 and 2 refreshment stations.
- Adapted sport: 5 km and 10 km, with an elevation gain of 185 for the 5 km and 380 for the 10 km; 2 refreshment stations.
Registration opening
Registration opens on 1 September at 08:00.