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Trail des Coursières 50km

Basic Listing
  1. Association Trail Organisation Solidarité (ATOS)
  2. 2026 Edition

A scenic point-to-point 50K through the heart of the Monts du Lyonnais

Directions
This event took place on May 09, 2026

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All trail races in France→
May 09, 2026
Saturday 11:00am GMT+2 start
Saint-Martin-en-Haut, Rhône
France
49.5 km
Point to Point Course
1,971 m
Elevation Gain
44°F – 64°FTemp Range
62% – 65%Cloud Cover
0% (0.22 in)Precipitation
11 mphWind Speed
71% – 75%Humidity
6:19 AMSunrise
8:57 PMSunset
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
Links
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2002
Established

What Makes It Great

The Trail des Coursières 50km runs point-to-point from the historic village of Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (one of the 'most beautiful detours in France') to the finish in Saint-Martin-en-Haut, sharing the second half of the course with the ultra. The route winds through panoramic Monts du Lyonnais terrain on singletrack and country paths. Free shuttle buses take runners from Saint-Martin-en-Haut to the start line. A UTMB Index 50K certified race with 2 ITRA points.

Difficulty

Intermediate
4/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Technical Terrain
Variable Weather

Race Highlights

Point-to-point from a 'most beautiful village'
Starts in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise, one of France's designated 'Plus Beaux Détours de France'
UTMB Index 50K / 2 ITRA points
Certified race contributing to UTMB Index and ITRA rankings

Finish Awards

Finisher Gift
All 50km finishers receive a finisher gift (cadeau finisher)
Local Products
Top 3 overall and first in each age category receive local product awards
Post-Race Meal
Full post-race meal included for all 50km finishers, served from 15h00

Trail des Coursières 50km

Saint-Martin-en-Haut, Rhône, FranceMay 09, 2026

May 09, 2026
Course map for Trail des Coursières 50km
DistDistance49.5 km
GainElevation Gain1,971 m
Variable Weather

Entry Timeline

Race DayMay 09, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
49.5 km
Distance
Point to Point
Route
673 m
Average Elevation
1,971 m
Total Ascent
1,871 m
Total Descent
926 m
High Point
440 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Départ - Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise
Start
0.0585 m
Saint-Christo-en-Jarez
Aid Station
14.7833 m
Saint-Didier-sous-Riverie
Aid Station
33.3499 m
Saint-André-la-Côte
Aid Station
40.7656 m
Arrivée - Saint-Martin-en-Haut
Finish
51.3690 m

Sign in to see cutoffs, crew access, drop bags, and services for every aid station.

On-Site Camping Available

Camping municipal de Saint-Martin-en-Haut (401 route du camping, tel. 04.78.48.62.16). Village NATURE l'Orée du Bois 2km from start. Dedicated RV/campervan parking at Parc du Petit Pont, 500m from the sports hall toward Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise.

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

No Crew Allowed
Daylight
14h 38m
6:19 AM8:57 PM
60°F / 44°F
Feels like 56°F / 40°F
Temperature Hi/Lo
0% (0.22 in)
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
65%
Cloud Cover
Based on historical averages for May 09

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Videos from other Trail des Coursières events

Trail des Coursières 2025 — Vidéo officielle
Trail des Coursières 2025 — Vidéo officielle
Ultra-Trail des Coursières
Grip Media / Trail des Coursières•2025
Trail des Coursières 2024 — Vidéo officielle
Trail des Coursières 2024 — Vidéo officielle
Ultra-Trail des Coursières
Grip Media / Trail des Coursières•2024

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