Trail des Grisemottes

The Trail des Grisemottes is an October trail race held in Quincié-en-Beaujolais, Rhône department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It offers runners hilly distances, with the longest route just under 34 km and shorter options around 20 km and 10 to 12 km. The main long format can be run solo or as a mixed duo, and it includes 1,468 m of elevation gain. The 20 km route has 885 m of climbing, while the shortest listed course has about 431 m. The routes are described as dynamic, but the elevation figures confirm this is Beaujolais trail running, not a flat race. The 32 km race features three aid stations with food and drinks, and the 20 km race has two. The event is the final round of the Trail Tour Beaujolais, attracting runners completing that regional series and those seeking a single autumn race. The organizers present it as a straightforward, authentic trail gathering, with smiles at the finish, occasional grimaces at Trou du Loup, photo galleries, and a souvenir video included in the event's traditions.