TRAIL DES COCCINELLES
10km-20km
Official webpage of the Trail des Coccinelles in Houffalize (10 - 20km). This trail is part of the Scott Xtrails Series.
The Trail des Coccinelles is a semi-nighttrail with the start and finish in the centre of Houffalize. The 8th edition starts at the Hotel Vayamundo Ol Foss d'Outh. Pick your distance, 10km or 20km, turn on your Petzl head lamp en run with us trough this magnific nature on the 23th of january.
This trail has everything what a trail needs, single tracks, technical downhills, large forest trails, steep climbs, ...
Are you looking for bigger challenge? Register for the Scott Xtrails Houffalize en run the kamikazetrail in the morning, the Semi-nighttrail des Coccinelles at night and the Houffatrail on sunday!
The KIDS Trail will be held in the morning at 10.45. Registrate for free on site.
Rates (2020):
Registration is only possible online via Larssie and according to the price table* below (price increasing according to the number of registered participants**). So it pays to register quickly
1st 75 | 75 - 100 | 101+ | |
10km | €16,15 | €17,58 | €19,00 |
20km | €19,55 | €21,28 | €23,00 |
* Prices do not include handling fees from Larssie.com
** Total all participants on all distances.
Course 2020, GPX Download, Time limits per aid station and the itinerary to the aid station.
The start is by day but the finish is by night so don't forget your (Petzl) headlamp!
For the exact location of the aid stations, elevation profiles and courses we refer to our event on Trace de Trail.
Trail des Coccinelles 10km - 500m+
Don't forget your (Petzl) headlamp for the semi-nighttrail des Coccinelles! The start may be by day but the finish is at night..
- Start and finish: Hotel Vayamundo Ol Fosse d'Outh, Houffalize.
- Final aid station
- Cut-off: 20h30
- There are NO plastic cups at the aid stations. Each runner has to carry his/her own cup or drinking system.
GPX available for download from one week before the race date.Trail des Coccinelles 20km - 720m+
Don't forget your (Petzl) headlamp for the semi-nighttrail des Coccinelles! The start may be by day but the finish is at night..
- Start and finish: Hotel Vayamundo Ol Fosse d'Outh, Houffalize.
- 1 aid station (after 12km)
Click here for the itinerary to the aid station. - Cut-off: 20h30
- 1 UTMB® point
- There are NO plastic cups at the aid stations. Each runner has to carry his/her own cup or drinking system.
GPX available for download from 1week to the event.
Time Limits Per Aid Station
Attention - The time limits for the Trail des Coccinelles will be respected by the organization four your own safety.
Courses On Google Maps + Locations Of The Aid Stations
10km Trail des Coccinelles on Google Maps
Click here for the 10km on Google Maps.
20km Trail des Coccinelles on Google Maps
Click here for the 20km and the aid station on Google Maps.
Practical information
Address - How to get there - Parking
Start and finish at hotel Vayamundo Ol Foss d'Outh,
Ol foss d'Outh 1, 6660 Houffalize.
There is a large parking lot close to the start/finish.
When the parking is full, the road to the hotel will be closed.
You'll have to park your car in the centre of Houffalize.Program
Saturday 23.01.2021
09.30 – 10.45: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers
10.45: Start Kids Trail (Free registration on site)
11.00: Start Kamikazetrail
15.30 – 18.00: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers (Houffatrail also)
16.30: Start Trail des Coccinelles 20km
17.15: Start trail des Coccinelles 10km
20:30: End of the eventSunday 24.01.2021
06.00 - 07.00: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers
07.00: Start Houffatrail 50km
08.30 - 13.30: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers
10.00: Start Houffatrail 25km
12.00: Start Houffatrail 17km
13.30: Start Houffatrail 10km
17.00: End of the eventAward ceremony (per distance) is provided 15min after arrival of the 3rd athlete.
Pick up bib number and T-shirt
Bib numbers are not sent in advance and can only be collected from the race secretary on the day of the race. You will receive your bib number by email a few days before the event and you can also view it on the list of participants that comes online at the same time as the mailing.
You will receive all extras you ordered (such as a T-shirt or eco-cup) together with your bib number. It is possible to pick up the numbers of your family and/or friends. You must report all last minute changes in distance to the secretariat.
Change name, distance and / or cancel
Changing your distance, buying a T-shirt, adapting your data and even canceling it can ONLY be done through your Larssie account. So you do this all by yourself!
After you have logged in, search for the relevant order and change the details. If your new data results in a lower cost price, your account will be credited and you can use that amount for another registration. If your new information leads to a higher registration price, you still have to pay that amount to complete the change.
If you wish to cancel, your account will be credited in accordance with our cancellation conditions. You can then spend this amount on another registration later.
Attention: Please check the conditions of the organizer to find out until when you can cancel and how much your account will be credited !
Showers - Dressing rooms - Bags drop-off
There are changing rooms and showers.
Attention: If your shoes aren't clean, you can't enter the changing rooms. Think about the other participants who also wants to change clothes in a clean room. Wash your shoes before you enter!
You can hand in your sports bag at the 'storage of sports bags' stand.
Make sure you bring a well-closing bag because loose pieces or open bags are not accepted.
Your bag will receive a number, which will also be noted on your chest number. You will not get your bag back without a bib number!Insurance physical accidents
By default you are NOT insured through the organization for physical injuries during the race. You can choose to take an insurance through the organizer when you register. This is an additional paying option. Charity - Think Pink
The organization supports the charity THINK PINK, the national breast cancer campaign. With your registration you can make a donation.Photoservice
A selection of photos can be found a few days after the event on our Facebook page. This can be viewed by anyone, including those who do NOT have a Facebook account.
During the event, the Sportograf team will be present to take the most beautiful photos of you in action. You can find your personal photos via the link below or by clicking on the icon behind your name in the results list.
Organisation
This event is part of the Scott Xtrails Series.
Where to stay?
Please check out the dutch or French website for information about "where to stay".
Race information
Cut-off times
All aid stations have official opening hours / opening times20km distance: If you are unable to maintain an average speed of 5km/h, this trail is unfortunately too high for you and we recommend choosing the smaller distance of 10km with an average speed of 3,1km/h to reach the time limit.
Podium / Prize allocation
The prizes will be awarded during an award ceremony near the finish area.The exact hour will be decided on the day itself and communicated by the speaker or the race director. The ceremonies are held approximately 15 minutes after the arrival of the 3rd finisher.
There are no age group podia, only overall for men and women.
Aid stations / No plastic cups / Personal drop bag
AID STATIONS
There are multiple aid stations during the race. The exact locations are indicated on the course map (see the "course" tab). The supplies have standard water, salty snacks, cake, candy, ... Attention! There are no plastic cups at the aid stations, so you have to bring your own drinking cup or bottle.
PERSONAL DROP BAG
There's no personal drop bag for the Trail des Coccinelles.NO PLASTIC CUPS!
Because we respect the environment we do not provide disposable plastic cups. So you have to bring a drinking cup or bottle yourself. This applies to the aid stations along the way as well as at the finish. We have handy eco-cups, which are reusable drinking cups that you can fold, to be purchased with your online registration and/or to be purchased at the race office for 3 euros.
Media
Trail des Coccinelles 2020
To view the photos in a larger format, we refer to the album on Facebook (also available for those who do not have a Facebook account) and / or the Sportograf event page.
Trail des Coccinelles 2018
To view the photos in a larger format, we refer to the album on Facebook (also available for those who do not have a Facebook account) and / or the Sportograf event page. You can also view / purchase your personal photos on the event page of Sportograf.
Results Trail des Coccinelles
2020
Click here for the results of 2020.
2018 (december)
Click here for the results of de Trail des Coccinelles 20km of december 2018.
Click here for the results of de Trail des Coccinelles 10km of december 2018.2018 (January)
Click here for the results of the Trail des Coccinelles 20km in January 2018.
Click here for the results of the Trail des Coccinelles 10km in January 2018.2016
Click here for the results of the Trail des Coccinelles 20km of 2016.
Click here for the results of the Trail des Coccinelles 10km of 2016.2015
Click here for the results of 2015.
2014
Click here for the results of 2014.
2013
Click here for the results of 2013.
Trail des Coccinelles F.A.Q. 's
Are dogs and/or poles allowed?
Dogs are allowed if they stay on their leash and behave properly. Remember to also provide a drinking bowl for your dog.
Poles are allowed.Is a (PETZL) head lamp mandatory?
If you're participating at a nighttrail or a semi-nighttrail, the head torche is mandatory.
Due to circumstances I cannot participate. What should I do?
Changing your distance, buying a T-shirt, adapting your data and even canceling it can ONLY be done through your Larssie account. So you do this all by yourself!
After you have logged in, search for the relevant order and change the details. If your new data results in a lower cost price, your account will be credited and you can use that amount for another registration. If your new information leads to a higher registration price, you still have to pay that amount to complete the change.
If you wish to cancel, your account will be credited in accordance with our cancellation conditions. You can then spend this amount on another registration later.
Attention: Please check the conditions of the organizer to find out until when you can cancel and how much your account will be credited !
EARN FREE CREDITS-AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Invite your friends to participate in this event by sending them your unique event page link (Facebook, messenger, email...).
For each valid registration you earn 5% of their entry fee in credits which you can use to get discount on your next registration.
To make sure you earn credits for referrals you send to us we need to track the referral by placing a tracking code in the URL linking to us. In the box below you can find your personal link.
For each valid registration you earn 5% of their entry fee in credits which you can use to get discount on your next registration.
To make sure you earn credits for referrals you send to us we need to track the referral by placing a tracking code in the URL linking to us. In the box below you can find your personal link.
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