From the Vosges ridgelines to the ramparts of Obernai — overnight
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A sweeping point-to-point journey from the mountain resort of Lac Blanc high in the Vosges to the medieval ramparts of Obernai. Runners traverse the ridgelines of the Vosges, pass through Aubure (the highest village in Alsace), descend past the commanding Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, and wind through forests and vineyards dotted with ancient castle ruins — Landsberg, Bernstein, Andlau — before finishing beneath Obernai's illuminated walls. The course runs overnight, with a 17:00 Friday start and a Sunday morning finish.
Experienced ultrarunners
Obernai, FranceMay 14, 2027
Trail Alsace Ultra-Trail des Chevaliers is a point-to-point trail race in Obernai, France, held on May 14, 2027. The course covers 158 km, climbs 5,100 m, and has a 40h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lac Blanc Start | 0.0 | 1,149 m | — | ||
Auberge du Lac Noir Aid Station | 8.7 | 956 m | 1h40m6:40 PM | Crew | |
Lapoutroie Aid Station | 22.4 | 425 m | 4h9:00 PM | ||
Aubure Aid Station | 39.8 | 805 m | 9h2:00 AM +1 | Crew | |
Ch. Oedenbourg Landmark | 59.5 | 725 m | — | ||
Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg Aid Station | 60.1 | 726 m | 13h6:00 AM +1 | Crew | |
Ch. Kintzheim Crew Access | 65.2 | 292 m | — | Crew | |
Châtenois Aid Station | 68.1 | 191 m | 14h45m7:45 AM +1 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Dambach-la-Ville Aid Station | 80.8 | 215 m | 18h10m11:10 AM +1 | Crew | |
Ch. Bernstein Crew Access | 83.6 | 545 m | — | Crew | |
Andlau Aid Station | 98.4 | 227 m | 23h30m4:30 PM +1 | Crew | |
Ch. Andlau Crew Access | 102.3 | 436 m | — | Crew | |
Ch. Spesbourg Crew Access | 104.0 | 468 m | — | Crew | |
Barr Aid Station | 111.0 | 206 m | 27h10m8:10 PM +1 | ||
Ch. Landsberg Crew Access | 115.5 | 583 m | — | Crew | |
Mont Sainte Odile Landmark | 125.1 | 756 m | — | ||
Abbaye de Niedermunster Aid Station | 127.5 | 515 m | 31h50m12:50 AM +2 | Crew | |
Klingenthal Aid Station | 135.0 | 313 m | 33h50m2:50 AM +2 | Crew | |
Heidenkopf Crew Access | 140.3 | 777 m | — | Crew | |
Rosheim Aid Station | 151.3 | 192 m | 38h30m7:30 AM +2 | Crew | |
Obernai Finish | 158.8 | 183 m | 40h15m9:15 AM +2 |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Dogs may not participate in or run alongside runners in the race. Leashed dogs are permitted with crew and spectators in designated crew zones.
No on-site camping at start or finish. Hotels and gîtes available in Obernai and Barr; see alsace.utmb.world for accommodation booking links.
May weather in the Vosges swings rapidly — from 30°C heat to cold rain, hail, or even snow at altitude. Mandatory weather protection layers required.
Nighttime temperatures above 1,000m can drop sharply. Runners spend multiple hours at elevation in darkness.
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