Trails in the Yonne

Here, you will experience a nature race with multiple faces. You will alternate between the mysterious trails of the Forest of Othe and the towpaths along the Yonne or the Canal du Nivernais 🌊. But the real star here is the vineyard. Running amidst endless rows of grapevines with the low light of late afternoon is a unique visual experience every trail runner must experience at least once 🍇. It is a calming yet wild territory, where you might come across deer along a single-track path 🦌.

Don't think running in Burgundy is a walk in the park. The elevation gain is very present and often deceiving. The terrain is rolling, with a succession of hills and plateaus that surprise your legs 📉. The climbs to the limestone plateaus or panoramic viewpoints over the valleys will make your heart rate soar ❤️. It’s the perfect terrain to improve your agility and endurance over distances ranging from short sprints to ultra-endurance 🔋.

The department hosts grand events that draw crowds. At the forefront is the Trail du Grand Sénonais in Sens, a legendary event offering formats up to 100 km for the warriors, with breathtaking views of the Cathedral. You can't miss the Chablis Marathon (and its associated trails), a mythical event of the Challenge of Conviviality where you run through the heart of the Grands Crus, sometimes in costume 🎉. For panorama lovers, the Trail du Jovinien in Joigny will have you climbing through the vineyards early in the season, while the Trail d'Accolay will animate your summer with varied courses.

The trail calendar in Yonne is rich and covers the entire year, allowing you to see the landscape change with the seasons.