Trails in Hauts-de-Seine

Royal forests for a true nature run

The department is literally a green belt where you can log kilometers without encountering a car. With the gigantic Forest of Meudon or the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, you have access to a true nature run right at the metro's doorstep 🚇. The terrain is soft, sometimes muddy in winter, and the single-tracks wind between the Corot ponds and the century-old trees. It’s the perfect spot to work on your footing and oxygenate far from the Parisian hustle, often encountering more squirrels than city dwellers 🐿️.

The kingdom of leg-burning elevation gain

Make no mistake, 92 is not flat at all. If you're looking for positive elevation gain, you'll be satisfied by the famous slopes bordering the Seine. From steep climbs in Meudon to the steep gradients of Saint-Cloud, your thighs will burn as much as on a mid-mountain trail ⛰️. It's a formidable territory for uphill interval training, where every corner can surprise you with a "bump" that will force you to restart your machine when you thought you were recovering 🥵.

The 92 classics to check off your list

The territory is full of varied events that wonderfully exploit this particular terrain. We immediately think of the Foulée Meudonnaise, a veritable institution that takes you to the heart of the forest for a breath of fresh air 🌿. If you like technical challenges, La Ronde du Hibou in Plessis-Robinson is known for its demanding courses and warm atmosphere 🦉. For those who want to mix fun and performance, the Foulée Verte de Clamart and the Clam Trail offer fun routes that highlight the city's green heritage, perfect for testing your speed on mixed terrains 🚀.

The trail calendar in Hauts-de-Seine is dense all year round, offering formats for all tastes, from night Urban Trail to pure forest running. It's time to stop making excuses, to check out the available races below and to book a bib to tackle the hills of western Paris 👇.