Trail
KMV du Criou
2.1 km
Start: Aug 15, 11:00 AM
25.00 EUR
KMV du Criou
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Trail in France, Samoëns
Distances
About
A steep, technical mountain race up the Criou — one of France’s roughest single-day challenges, set above Samoëns in the French Alps.
Catering & aid stations
Not provided on the site.
Pacers
Start waves are timed — "Temps record" men 32:56 (2020), women 37:00 (2020). Registration notes that elites may contact kmvducriou@gmail.com before 13 Aug for early entry; race-day start at 08:00 from Place du Gros Tilleul, Samoëns with 20-second intervals. Casque obligatoire (mandatory helmet) for the entire race.
Typical weather in Samoëns
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan3°-6°
↑ 08:13
↓ 17:13
Feb5°-5°
↑ 07:38
↓ 17:58
Mar8°-2°
↑ 06:46
↓ 18:39
Apr12°2°
↑ 06:47
↓ 20:20
May16°6°
↑ 06:01
↓ 20:59
Jun21°11°
↑ 05:42
↓ 21:27
Jul22°12°
↑ 05:58
↓ 21:22
Aug22°12°
↑ 06:34
↓ 20:43
Sep19°9°
↑ 07:12
↓ 19:46
Oct15°5°
↑ 07:51
↓ 18:48
Nov8°0°
↑ 07:35
↓ 17:03
Dec4°-4°
↑ 08:10
↓ 16:49
What's included in entry
- Race entry
- Race timing
Prices & signup
- KMV du Criou25.00 EUR
FAQ
When is the race day and start time?
The race takes place on 16 August 2026, starting at 08:00 from Place du Gros Tilleul in Samoëns.
How many runners are allowed and what is the price?
Maximum 250 runners; entry fee is 25 € from junior category upwards.
Is there an elite early‑bird option?
Yes — elite athletes can request early entry by emailing kmvducriou@gmail.com before 13 August.
What equipment is mandatory?
A helmet is compulsory for the entire race.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:30:44 AM
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