Trail running routes in New Caledonia
New Caledonia is a sporty territory where lovers of the great outdoors and exercise in the middle of nature have a great time. Routes suitable for running in the mountains or in the forest allow you to make your way through splendid landscapes often unknown to the general public. The perfect compromise between surpassing oneself and an unusual visit to the archipelago.
Races are regularly organized during the cool season from April to November and allow you to discover new routes by day, night or over several days, in a friendly atmosphere. For the more seasoned, the Transcalédonienne is THE unmissable event!
Come run on the most popular trail courses in New Caledonia.
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Maps and trails
The most beautiful trail runs in New Caledonia
Trail Running
· New Caledonia
GRNC1 Stage n°2 : from the Neocallitropsis refuge in Netcha
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Stage 2
10.5 km
3:30 h
590 m
518 m
Leaving the Neocallitropsis Hut behind, you'll walk the long ridge line that separates the Plain of Lakes from the Pernod Creek Valley. From this low balcony, you will dominate the Deep South.
Trail Running
· New Caledonia
GRNC1 Stage n°6 : from the Tristaniopsis refuge to the Soleil mine
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 8
15.1 km
7:30 h
1,290 m
201 m
The slopes of the Upper Blue River are covered with a formidable primary forest preserved. The river digs narrow and deep meanders. A long unexplored and enigmatic space, the GR® NC1 offers the privilege to access it.
Trail Running
· New Caledonia
GRNC1 Stage n°5 : from the Muletiers refuge to the Tristaniopsis refuge
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Stage 7
17.6 km
5:30 h
590 m
337 m
The trail bypasses the White River Swamp from the west. The trail then enters the depths of the Forêt du Mois de Mai before dropping into the Blue River Valley.
Trail Running
· New Caledonia
GRNC1 Stage n°4C :from the Ouénarou refuge to the Tristaniopsis refuge (through the Blue River valley)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Stage 6
21.3 km
6:00 h
680 m
377 m
This rather long alternative route connects directly the Ouénarou hut to the Tristaniopsis hut. It climbs the mounts Pouédihi and Gwé Daru. Viewpoints on the Lake of Yaté. Then it goes up the course of the Blue River to the Germain Bridge.
Trail Running
· New Caledonia
GRNC1 Stage n°3: from Netcha to Ouénarou refuge
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Stage 3
19.4 km
5:00 h
605 m
499 m
Following in the footsteps of the pack animals that tirelessly roamed the Deep South to supply prospectors, miners or foresters, you will cross the strange valley of Pernod Creek, among the streams that wind under the rushes.
Trail Running
· New Caledonia
Dogny Plateau Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
15.8 km
7:00 h
1,502 m
1,502 m
The Dogny Plateau is a long-standing meeting and trading point for the tribes from the east and west coasts. A number of trails criss-cross the remarkably preserved old-growth forest.
Trail Running
· New Caledonia
GRNC1 Stage n°1: from Prony to the Neocallitropsis refuge
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Stage 1
14 km
4:00 h
540 m
329 m
Walk in the heart of the mining and forestry history of the Great South: Prony, Tchaux mine, Anna-Madeleine mine: frozen traces of an ancient activity. Tortured nature, luminous and tragic beauty of the bleeding soils...
Trail Running
· New Caledonia
GRNC1 Stage n°7A/B: from the Soleil mine to Dumbéa
Difficulty
easy
Stage 9
14.8 km
6:15 h
686 m
1,763 m
This aerial route has an alpine feel. The mule track wraps around the sides of the mountain and winds its way through the valleys and over the high ridges overlooking the Dumbéa River.Two options : 7A et 7B
Trail Running
· New Caledonia
Boucle par les monts Ninndo
24.8 km
3:33 h
671 m
662 m
⚠️ Boucle non réalisé pour le moment.
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