Trail Running Calendar Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2024-2025

At the heart of France, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region stands out for its impressive array of trails. For the 2024-2025 season, no fewer than 166 trail races are scheduled, promising runners unforgettable experiences on diverse courses. Whether you're looking for technical challenges in Lyon, panoramic trails in Grenoble, or historic routes in Saint-Étienne, each city offers a unique adventure for nature running enthusiasts.

In Clermont-Ferrand, runners can expect to traverse the Auvergne volcanoes, while Chambéry opens the doors to the Prealps, offering breathtaking views and demanding ascents. Annecy, with its iconic lake and surrounding mountains, offers courses that combine natural beauty and athletic challenge. This diversity of landscapes makes the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region a true paradise for trail running, with races suitable for all levels, from beginners to seasoned ultra-trailers.

The Trail de l'Etendard is a trail running race that takes place on the last weekend of July, traversing the Grandes Rousses mountain range. Participants start from Bourg d'Oisans or Saint Sorlin d'Arves and pass by the foot of the Etendard Glacier, with spectacular views of 12 remarkable lakes, suc..

The Trace du Bouquetin is a 15km trail with a positive elevation gain of 570m, which will take place on Sunday, July 28, 2023, in Pralognan La Vanoise. Open to everyone, this trail promises a friendly atmosphere and invites participants to discover or rediscover the region. Registrations, rules, and..

The Trail des Sept Laux will take place in Les Adrets on Sunday 28 July 2024. You can run between 10 and 25 kilometers.

August 2024

The Val Tho Summit Games, organized in Val Thorens, is a trail running event that offers five sporting experiences suitable for all levels. Participants can choose from three trail courses (10 km, 20 km, and 42 km), a vertical kilometer (VT Speed 3200), and a race for young runners (VT Trail Kids). ..

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The 23rd edition of the Frison-Roche trail will take place on August 3 and 4, 2024, in Arêches-Beaufort. Participants will have the opportunity to discover magnificent panoramas of Mont Blanc, Roc du Vent, and Pierra Menta, as well as to cross the Himalayan footbridge overlooking the Poncellamont go..

The EDF Cenis Tour Trail is a running event that takes place on August 3 and 4, 2024, in Val Cenis, Haute Maurienne Vanoise, in the heart of the French Alps. For its 15th edition, this competition offers various courses suitable for all levels, ranging from 1 km for children to 78 km for the more ex..

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The Alpine Trails of Grand Bec, organized by the Champagny en Vanoise Tourist Office, are celebrating their 36th edition. This mountain running event offers several courses through the region's trails and alpine pastures. The Trail of Vélière, the main event, covers 28 km with an elevation gain of 1..

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The Christolaise, an annual running race scheduled for August 4, 2024, in Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, has unfortunately been canceled due to road access issues caused by weather events. The organizers are asking runners for patience and caution, while also proposing a meeting for the following year...

The Ronde Chabrillanaise is a running race organized in Chabrillan, listed on the off-stadium race calendar of the Drôme-Ardèche Athletics Committee and the FFA. The 2024 edition, dedicated to the memory of Alain Charrier, offers three timed courses: 2.7 km for benjamins and minimes, 7.93 km for cad..

The Millet XTrail Courchevel offers 6 different distances for those looking to get a taste of Ultra Trail, with a single registration fee and a single start time. Participants will be able to choose their distance during the race depending on the time barriers. To become an "XTrailer" and earn UTMB ..

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The Trail des Arcs will take place in Bourg-Saint-Maurice on Thursday 8 August 2024. You can run between 6 and 17 kilometers.

The Méribel Trail will take place in Les Allues from Saturday 10 August 2024 to Sunday 11 August 2024. You can run between 5 and 35 kilometers.

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The Trail des Hauts-Forts will take place in Morzine on Saturday 10 August 2024. You can run between 22 and 51 kilometers.

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The Pic de l'Alpe is a trail running race set in nature, spanning 13.8 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1550 meters. The course starts at Alpe d'Huez and finishes at the summit of Pic du Lac Blanc, offering participants a unique sporting experience amidst the Alpine landscapes. Scheduled for Aug..

The Grimpée du Signal is a nighttime race organized by the Alpe d'Huez 21 sports association. Scheduled for August 12, 2024, this event is open to runners born in 2006 and earlier. It is a mini vertical race of 800 meters with an elevation gain of 250 meters. Participants must complete as many climb..

The Alpe Express is a vertical race organized by the Alpe d'Huez 21 sports association. Taking place in August 2024, this 3.5 km event with a 1000-meter elevation gain is open to runners born in 2004 and earlier. The race finishes at the summit of Combe Charbonnière. A new feature for 2024 is the in..

The Foulée du Cézallier is an annual sporting event held in Marcenat, in the Cantal region. Organized on August 15th, this event features several trail races with varying distances: 6 km, 12 km, 28 km, and a new 40 km race. In addition to the trail races, the event includes other activities such as ..

The 29th Cézallier Stride will take place on August 15, 2024, in Marcenat, Cantal, offering routes of 6km, 12km, 28km, and a new feature: a 40km trail.

Alpe d'Huez 21 is a 14.1-kilometer road race with a positive elevation gain of 1140 meters, starting from Bourg d'Oisans and ending along the Rif Nel. Scheduled for August 15, 2024, this event attracts both runners and walkers, offering a unique experience in a mountainous setting. Participants can ..

The Mézenc Trail, which will take place on August 15, 2024, in Les Estables in Haute-Loire, is a charity running event aimed at supporting children with cancer. The event offers several courses: a 10 km discovery trail, another of 16.5 km, and a short trail of 27 km, each providing varied challenges..