The Pays Voironnais Trails Series is 6 passionate organizations that have come together to bring you the best of trail running, all year round on its territory, with the support of the Pays Voironnais destination.
What is the Pays Voironnais Trail Series challenge?
- 6 races on a human scale, 6 organizations and 6 very distinct identities, shared values,
- Short trail formats, from 19 to 32 km, accessible to a large majority of trail runners,
- D+, D-, trails, varied technical skills, breathtaking views,
- A multitude of hills, an approach to the Chartreuse and a splendid Paladru lake,
- A challenge in 6 stages spread throughout the year, from the beginning of March to mid-October,
- An innovative ranking, a reward system for the elite at the end of the peloton,
- A possibility of also evolving as a team thanks to its corporate challenge*,
- Competition and conviviality, in short, only happiness!
In short, the Pays Voironnais Trail Series is a challenge circuit including the 6 trail events in the Pays Voironnais territory, in Isère. Through this challenge, you will discover a rich territory, a magnificent environmental diversity, an exceptional history and cultural heritage... A paradise for elite and amateur trail runners.
Find the 2024 regulations of the PVTS online.
The challenge ambassadors, local residents
Julien RANCON has won several French trail and mountain racing championships.
Rachel PAIN won the Paladru semi-nocturne in 2023, in 2022 the CDS 55km + 16 + 30 challenge of Paladru, in 2021 the 16 + 30 challenge of Paladru + boxwood trail, in 2020 the sacred hill trail and in 2019 the small 10km trail of the Sure circuit.
How to participate in the 2024 challenge?
To take part in the challenge, you must participate in at least 4 of the 6 races of the Pays Voironnais Trail Series with rewards for everyone! Concretely, register for each race by clicking on the links below:
1. Sacred Trail of the Tullins Hills
Sunday March 17, 2024 in Tullins, the trail has an appointment with history with the 17th edition of the Sacré Trail des Collines organized by CMI “Coureurs du Monde en Isère”. Departures and arrivals take place at the Clos des Chartreux in Tullins, former wine estate of the Carthusian monks, in a park planted with trees more than a hundred years old and with magnificent stained glass windows. Magic !
To participate in the Pays Voironnais Trail Series Challenge, you will need to complete the short trail of 27km and 1150m elevation gain with the sacred hill of Parménie, the foothills of the Chambaran forest and a view of the Isère valley and the Vercors massif as a backdrop. And picturesque sites like the Troussatière ponds, the Roche-Corbière gorges, the Mont de la Pique…
2. Paladru Lake Trail
La 9th edition of the Paladru Lake Trail will take place on April 20 and 21, 2024 on the banks of Lake Paladru. It's the ultimate start-of-season trail with routes for all tastes and objectives. The landscapes and the setting will provide the final touch for spending a beautiful day or weekend in our territory.
The course of 32 km has 1000m of elevation gain, called the “hauts lac” route, it will allow you to complete its complete tour with exceptional views. A rolling but demanding course, it will be a great challenge or a great preparation for your objectives.
3. Circuit de la Sure Trail
The next edition of Sure Circuit Trail take place June 2, 2024 from Voiron. The Circuit de la Sure trail is an invitation to discover the Pays Voironnais and the Chartreuse massif, through its landscapes, its inhabitants and all its other riches. Each year, several options are offered so that each trail runner can find what they are looking for but always with the same objective of discovery and pleasure with unique trails, exceptional Chartrousin landscapes, local products, a festive and friendly atmosphere, etc.
Stage 3 of the Pays Voironnais Trail Series, this route 30km and 1m D+ will help you discover our beautiful region like you've never seen it before! And always the same goal: to perform, surpass yourself and have fun!
4. F2V Strides of Voreppe
The Strides of Voreppe will take place on Sunday June 9, 2024 in Voreppe. This event is becoming an unmissable event in the town for all those who love sport, conviviality and good humor! An event which brings together many associations from Voreppe: COREPHA, the blood donor association, the MJC, the Traders' Union, etc. The profits will go to a local charity promoting integration.
The magnificent “La Chalaisienne” trail 21Km and 1m elevation gain will take you to the Belvedere of Chalais and you will discover breathtaking landscapes of the Vercors and Grenoble. Particular care was taken with the layout. It will allow runners to explore the most beautiful trails in the town. Almost half of the course is located in the magnificent Chartreuse Regional Park, a partner of the race.
5. Crossey’s natural stride
Crossey's Stride is one of the oldest races in the Isère department! The test, which will take place on 6th October, 2024, will celebrate its 38th edition on this occasion. She brings together in Saint-Etienne-de-Crossey a wide audience, from the youngest runners to the most experienced. Two routes are proposed for the 2024 edition.
To participate in the Pays Voironnais Trail Series, you will need to complete the route 19km (900D+) through the wooded paths of the commune of the Voironnais region. Passing by the Croix Saint-Denis or at the foot of the Vouise, come and discover a welcoming race where all the profits are donated to the Sou des Écoles of the town.
6. Trail du Buis La Buisse
La 16th edition of the Trail du Buis will take place octobre the 13 2024 in La Buisse with still three Trail formulas and a Nordic Walking. The event is above all intended to be very friendly and family-friendly, with the beautiful Grand Ratz site as its setting. The general objective of the Trail du Buis association, in addition to the animation of the village, is to highlight the heritage of La Buisse and the surrounding communities through hiking trails and nature reserves. The association thus allows the maintenance of certain paths forgotten because they are little used, this is the case of the Ventelon and Plantées paths which have been rehabilitated thanks to the efforts of the town hall of La Buisse and Pays Voironnais.
The race included in the Pays Voironnais Trail Series is the short trail of 21 km and 1 m elevation gain. The route passes, after a 3 km loop in the plain, through the village, the Col de la Tençon then continues on the Grand Ratz plateau and ends with a passage through Coublevie via the Neyroud.
The PVTS, a challenge open to businesses
- To be classified, the Company must have participated and been classified (finisher) in at least 4 races out of the 6 and provide a different runner (employee) for each race.
- A rider can be classified as an individual and participate in the Company classification.
- A company can present several teams. The same rider cannot be part of several teams.
To sign up, nothing simpler ! Download and complete the registration form for the Business challenge and send it to the email address mentioned in the newsletter.
What are the prizes to be won by participating in the challenge?
The Pays Voironnais Trail Series is a classification system in 4 categories. It aims to promote more trail runners, by rewarding the first to arrive in “groups”, from the elite to the end of the peloton:
- 1st Category: ELITE (The first 10% to arrive)
- 2rd Category: PRESTIGE (from 10 to 40% arrived)
- 3rd Category: CHAMPION (from 40 to 70% arrived)
- 4rd Category: MERIT (from 70 to 100% arrived)
This means that out of 100 participants, the first in the ELITE category (from 1st to 10th finish), the first in the PRESTIGE category (from 11th to 40th finish), the first in the CHAMPION category (from 41st to 70th finish), the first in the MERIT category (from 71st to 100th finish) are rewarded.
Find the 2nd ranking following the Trail du Lac de Paladru
What is the Pays Voironnais Trail Series challenge?
In short, the Pays Voironnais Trail Series is a challenge including the 6 trail events in the Pays Voironnais territory, in Isère.
The challenge ambassadors, local residents
Julien RANCON and Rachel PAIN.
How to participate in the 2024 challenge?
To take part in the challenge, you must participate in at least 4 of the 6 races of the Pays Voironnais Trail Series, the list of which is:
How to participate in the business challenge?
To be classified, the Company must constitute a team of at least 4 people in order to be represented by different runners within 4 trails out of the 6 making up the PVTS.
What are the prizes to be won by participating in the challenge?
The Pays Voironnais Trail Series is a classification system in 4 categories. It aims to promote more trail runners, by rewarding the first to arrive in 'groups', from the elite to the end of the peloton.
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