TRAIL
running
Raids & Aventure, 29 domaine de Château Gaillard, 94700 Maisons Alfort
raids.aventure@outlook.fr / 00 33 6 80 45 32 74
Teaser 4
Great souvenirs of 2018 by Jean Mestre
Vidéo 1
Vidéo 2
july video
Troll challenge in Norway
From July 7th to 13th, 2026
-
Trail running in 4 days 90 km (+5100M -4100M)
-
Or 60km (+4100M -3100M)
-
This free pace race, is for any runner or Walker
This Third edition will take place in the fjords region in Øvre-Årdal at 200 km from Bergen.
The course
The course is a 90 km or 60km in 4 days.
Each one-day stages is in food autonomy. For more informations, please click on the map.
Prices
1050€ for the first 20 registrations
1100€ for the following
650 € for Accompanying
• Race registration
• 6 nights camping (you must bring your own tent).
• 4-person chalets and mountain hut beds are available for rent for €190 for 6 nights*
• Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Everyone must prepare their own breakfast and meals using the food provided (except for the 2 days in the mountain hut).
• Closing meal at the awards ceremony
• Technical and medical assistance
• Transfers during the race
• Repatriation insurance
• A T-shirt
Troll challenge program 2026
Tuesday July 7th Airport transfer Oslo Gardermoen - Øvre-Årdal
Wednesday July 8th:
Distribution of bibs and control of bags. In the evening Briefing and Pasta party
Thursday July 9th:
1st day 13KM, overnight at Øvre-Årdal campsite
Friday July 10th:
2nd day 25KM, or 18KM / overnight at Øvre-Årdal campsite
Saturday July 11th:
3rd day, 35km or 19km ; Overnight at Lake Tyin
Sunday July 12th:
4th day, 17KM or 10KM / In the evening, meal and prize giving / Overnight at Lake Tyin
Monday July 13th:
Transfer to Oslo Airport Gardermoen
THIS PROGRAM IS GIVEN AS AN INDICATION - IT CAN BE MODIFIED
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
A running backpack with: Running food (1000 calories per day minimum) / Rain gear / Sweater / Survival blanket (2.20m x 1.40m) / Gloves / Hat / Whistle / Headlamp / Kamelback or bottle holder (minimum 1.5L) / Pair of poles / Elastic strapping, Elasto type, 1.50m x 6cm / Cup / For the stay: Sunscreen / Bowl, plate, cutlery.
For those planning to sleep in a tent: A self-inflating mattress and a good sleeping bag (the last two nights are at an altitude of 1000m).
Essential Documents
-
A validated passport (for at least the next 6 months). If you are not part of the European community, please Verify the documents needed at the Norway Embassy of your country.
-
A medical certificate of fitness to participate in an endurance race lasting less than 3 months,
Rules:
1/ The "Trolls challenge" is a race organized by the association "Raids & Aventure". This trail is a free pace race and it is open to anyone age 18 or over. (Possibility of participating with at least one of the two parents for minors aged 15 and over).
2/ Each participant must provide a medical certificate of fitness to participate in an endurance race of less than 3 months
3/ Each participant will receive two bibs. They must be worn in front and behind in a visible way. It Is forbidden to cover a bib.
4/ The ranking for the 90km: General men & women. Walkers who have completed the entire course will be ranked the same as runners.
5/ For your safety, control points are planned along the race
6/ The medical team present on the rally will be authorized to disqualify any competitor they deem medically unfit to continue the event. Their decision will be final. The MEDICAL EQUIPMENT requested in the program by the medical team is mandatory.
7/ The course will be marked. It is imperative to follow the markup. If a competitor gets lost, he will not held the organization responsible and his time will be not changed. In case of dispute, refer to section 8 of this regulation
8/ Claim shall be presented to the Director of the race.
9/ The route may be altered or shortened depending on the weather. The organization cannot be held responsible for problems related to the weather.
10/ Having a backpack with mandatory equipment is imperative.Backpacks will be checked before departure.
11/ Photos will be proposed to each participant. All participants agree that the association "Raids & Adventure" has the right of their name and their individual or collective image for the promotion and information about Raids & Aventure.
12/ Competitors commit to respect these regulations by the mere fact of their registration.
Travel Info: Travel to the Troll Challenge
To go to Norway you have several possibilities. Either you only participate to the Troll challenge (in this case the plane is the most indicated travelling mode). Either you want to enjoy the trip to spend holidays on the spot. If you choose this option, do not hesitate to contact me. With more than 28 trips to Norway I can explain you the best practices!
By plane
Several airlines offer flights to Oslo. ! The website www.edreams.com offers very interesting flights.
By car or camper
Very interesting for those who want to spend a holiday in Norway.
By train
You will cross great landscapes and we will pick you up for free at the station FLÅM.
Location de voiture
You can also choose the plane and the car rental. The most interesting is to go through www.autoeurope.fr.
Accommodation
During the trail camping places are supported by the organization for 5 to 6 days. There are a lot of campsites in Norway. All campsites offer bungalow rentals for 2 to 4 people. or bed and breakfast
Do not hesitate to contact me