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 191 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 Ultra Tour du Beaufortain is a prestigious trail running event that takes place in the stunning Beaufortain massif, featuring a challenging course of 110 km with a vertical gain of 7800 meters. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, navigating a route that showcases breathtaking views of the..

The Argentrail is a running race that takes place in an exceptional natural setting, offering participants the opportunity to discover beautiful landscapes while challenging themselves on varied courses. The next edition is scheduled for July 20, 2025, and runners can choose between several distance..

Le Défi de la Muzelle is an exciting trail running event held in Les Deux Alpes, featuring a total of 100 km divided into four stages. Participants can choose between two challenges: the Grand Défi (100 km) and the Petit Défi (50 km). Each day offers a new route to explore, showcasing stunning high ..

La 6000D Trail de Légende is a renowned mountain trail event held in Savoie, France, taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2025. Celebrating its 35th edition, the event offers a variety of races suitable for participants of all levels, including the main 69 km trail with a 3400 m elevation gain, re..

August 2025

The Trail des Hauts-Forts is a mountain trail running event held in Morzine-Avoriaz, featuring stunning landscapes and significant elevation changes. Participants can choose from four different race distances, all designed to showcase the beautiful trails of the Portes du Soleil region. The event em..

The "Trail des 6 Burons" is an exciting running event held in the scenic Cantal region of France. Participants can choose from various courses, including a solo trail of 65 km, a relay option for teams of 2 or 3, and shorter trails like the 28 km "Trail de la Gentiane" and the "Elian Tour." The even..

The Trail Galibier Thabor will take place in Valloire on Sunday 17 August 2025.

The Trails Alpins du Grand Bec, organized by the Champagny-en-Vanoise Tourist Office, is a renowned running event celebrating its 36th edition. Set in the picturesque Tarentaise region, this event features various trail races, including the flagship Trail de la Vélière, which spans 28 km with a sign..

The Trail du Bélier, taking place in La Clusaz from August 22 to 24, 2025, is a vibrant celebration of trail running and hiking. This event offers a variety of courses, including distances of 7 km, 15 km, 27 km, 42 km, and the challenging Super Bélier at 84 km, along with family-friendly options lik..

The Trail des Moises will take place in Habère-Poche on Sunday 24 August 2025.

The UTMB Mont Blanc will take place in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc from Monday 25 August 2025 to Friday 29 August 2025. You can run between 57 and 300 kilometers.

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La Dagnarde is a prominent trail running event featuring a challenging 20km course with an elevation gain of 350 meters. Scheduled for August 31, 2025, this event attracts runners of all levels, offering a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the surrounding landscape. In addition to the m..

The Trail de la Grande Bambée is a thrilling running event set in the picturesque Giettaz in Aravis, scheduled for August 31, 2025. This fifth edition features four distinct trail courses, including a challenging 44 km marathon, a 28 km route, a 16 km option, and a new 10 km course, catering to vari..

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September 2025

The Nuit des Cabornes is a nighttime trail running event featuring distances of 10 km and 20 km, set in the scenic Monts d'Or region, just 10 km from Lyon. This unique race, which emphasizes environmental respect and community spirit, takes participants through a natural area rich in flora and fauna..

The Saint Jeoire Trail Festival is a prominent running event set in the stunning landscapes of Haute-Savoie, featuring three main races of 13 km, 30 km, and 80 km. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, the festival showcases the breathtaking views of the Mont-Blanc massif, the Fiz, Aravis, and Chablais r..

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The Millet Manigod Trail Challenge is a trail running event that takes place over two days in the beautiful Aravis Valley. Formerly known as the Aravis Sky Pursuit, this event offers several races suitable for all levels, ranging from 10 km to longer formats. Participants can explore varied trails, ..

The Ultra Beaujolais Villages Trail is an exciting running event that showcases the beautiful landscapes of the Beaujolais region. Participants can choose from various race distances, including 9 km, 13 km, 26 km, 42 km, 63 km, and the challenging 84 km ultra trail. The event emphasizes community sp..

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The La Grésylienne Trail will take place in Grésy-sur-Aix on Sunday 28 September 2025.

The Trail des Aiguilles Rouges (TAR) is a semi-autonomous trail running event set in the stunning mountainous terrain of the Aiguilles Rouges massif in Chamonix, Mont Blanc. The course spans approximately 50 kilometers with a positive elevation gain of 3800 meters, starting and finishing in Chamonix..

The Hostun Trail, set to take place on September 28, 2025, is an exciting running event located in the picturesque village of Hostun, nestled at the foot of the Vercors mountains. Participants can choose from various courses, including the challenging 30km Pré de Cinq Sous, a 12km solo option, and a..