Trail des roches - Saint-Dié-des-Vosges 2027

Trail des Roches begins in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, located in the northeastern Hautes Vosges, a town situated among rocky, forested mountains. This trail running series caters to participants seeking significant climbing over flat terrain. Recent race distances have included approximately 40 km, 20 km, and 12 km. Additionally, some sources mention a longer 55 km route featuring 2,700 m of elevation gain and a 19 km discovery course with 1,000 m of ascent. The longer courses lead runners into the Ormont and Kemberg massifs, the two prominent local peaks closely associated with the event. The 40 km race involves approximately 1,600 to 1,839 m of climbing, depending on the specific iteration. The 20 km course offers around 650 to 687 m of ascent, and the 12 km route has about 400 to 493 m. Consequently, even the shorter options maintain a mountain-trail character. This event is an established part of the local trail running schedule, deriving its character from the rocky Vosges landscape surrounding Saint-Dié rather than from large urban gatherings or road racing fanfare.