Trails in Corrèze

From Monédières to the Plateau de Millevaches

If you’re looking for positive elevation gain that challenges the legs, you're in the right place! The terrain here is tricky: it goes up and down non-stop like a green rollercoaster 🎢. You will have the opportunity to tread the paths of the mythical Plateau de Millevaches, dubbed as the "water tower of France", where the mystical ambiance of the peat bogs will make you feel like running in Scotland. The trails are technical, often cluttered with roots and granite, perfect for a demanding and authentic trail run. It's rough, it's green, and it's exactly what we love for testing both mental and cardio strength 💓.

Rugby spirit, red villages, and "farcidures"

Running in Corrèze also means immersing yourself in a strong culture. You cannot miss the "gaillard" spirit of Brive, land of rugby where physical commitment is a religion 🏉. On your route, you might cross Collonges-la-Rouge, this architectural gem entirely built of purple sandstone which ignites at sunset. For recovery, forget about energy gels! Here, we recover with "mique" or "farcidure", hearty dishes that stick to your ribs. And for dessert, a cherry clafoutis or some walnuts from Périgord (which spill over the border) will reward your efforts after skimming the trail calendar of the area 🍒.

The Corrèze challenges to definitely check off

The department is full of events that have become iconic for trail runners in France. It's impossible not to mention the X-Trail Corrèze Dordogne in Argentat, a monument that plunges you into the gorges with breathtaking landscapes. For classic lovers, the Tulle Brive Nature links the two capitals of the department in a vibrant atmosphere 🎉. If you want to reach the peaks, the Millevaches monedieres raidlight trail offers magnificent panoramas of the surrounding massifs. Finally, for a more intimate yet equally challenging experience, the Trail des Côteaux de Voutezac is a sure bet appreciated by locals.

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