La Chute du Diable
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La Chute du Diable
La Chute du Diable is a set of trail races held in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc (Mauricie) on September 5, 2026. The event includes multiple distances and organized logistics for runners and visitors.
Distances offered:
- 1 km
- 10 km
- 22 km
- 35 km
- 50 km
- 75 km
Several races start and finish at the amphitheatre of the Parc récréoforestier; some start locations are at SEPAQ Mastigouche or Rang Morin depending on distance. Parking for shorter races is at Carrière "Forget"; longer-distance parking is at the Vallée-du-Parc ski area. Free shuttles run between parking areas and the amphitheatre; there is no parking available directly at the amphitheatre. Dogs are not allowed on shuttles and walking from the Carrière to the amphitheatre is about 1.3 km along a roadside that can be narrow. Accompanying persons cannot board shuttles to the start locations for certain long races.
Course details and aid stations: routes are loop, linear, or mixed. Reported elevation gains are: 10 km ±350 m, 22 km ±1 000 m, 35 km ±1 250 m, 50 km ±1 550 m, 75 km ±2 600 m; elevation for the 1 km event is to be confirmed. Some races award ITRA points (between 1 and 3). Poles are permitted on longer distances and not allowed on others. Aid stations are located at lakes and at the finish; the 75 km race allows a drop bag at the Pins rouges aid station. Time limits apply on certain distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
