Trails in Haute-Vienne

This department offers you an intense nature run experience where the chestnut and coniferous forests seem endless. The ground is soft, covered with humus and needles, but watch out for the deceptive roots and rocky chaos typical of the region 🌲. If you're looking for positive elevation, head to the Monts d'Ambazac or the Monts de Blond. Don't be misled by the moderate altitude: the local "puy" offer short but steep climbs that rival any mountain massif ⛰️. It's an "ankle-breaking" profile par excellence that will delight fans of explosive relaunches 👟.

Haute-Vienne hosts events that go far beyond regional borders. The absolute must-see is, of course, Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps in Ambazac, a true trail celebration that brings together thousands of runners for an epic chase amidst ponds and horses 🐎. For well-rounded athletes, the Xterra Nouvelle-Aquitaine in Peyrat-le-Château offers a sumptuous setting for swimming, biking, and running 🏊. Climbing enthusiasts will tackle La Montée du Kao in La Jonchère-Saint-Maurice, while the more festive will enjoy the wintry atmosphere of the ChristmasEm-Bûche in Nieul 🎅.

The trail calendar of the 87 is active all year round, allowing you to discover the changing colors of Limousin, from the tender green of spring to the ochre of autumn.