Trails in Corrèze

If you're looking for uphill gradients that wear out your legs, you're in the right place! The terrain here is tricky: it's constantly going up and down, like natural roller coasters 🎢. You'll have the opportunity to tread the paths of the legendary Plateau de Millevaches, nicknamed the "water tower of France", where the mystical atmosphere of the peat bogs will make you feel like you're running in Scotland. The trails are technical, often cluttered with roots and granite, perfect for a challenging and authentic nature race. It's rugged, it's green, and it's exactly what we love to work on both mental and cardio strength 💓.

Running in Corrèze also means soaking up a strong culture. You can't miss the "gaillard" spirit of Brive, land of rugby where physical commitment is a religion 🏉. On your route, you might pass through Collonges-la-Rouge, an architectural gem entirely built with crimson sandstone that lights up at sunset. On the recovery side, forget energy gels! Here, you recharge with mique or farcidure, hearty dishes that fill you up. And for dessert, a cherry clafoutis or some walnuts from Périgord (which overflow on the border) will reward your efforts after you've browsed through the trail calendar of the area 🍒.

The department is full of events that have become cult for trail runners in France. It's impossible not to mention the X-Trail Corrèze Dordogne in Argentat, a monument that plunges you into gorges with breathtaking landscapes. For those who love classics, the Tulle Brive Nature connects the two capitals of the department in a vibrant atmosphere 🎉. If you want to reach the heights, the Millevaches monedieres Raidlight Trail offers grand views of the surrounding massifs. Finally, for a more intimate but just as intense experience, the Trail des Côteaux de Voutezac is a sure bet appreciated by locals.

Ready to tackle the gaillard trails? ⏱️