Trails in the Aube

The trail calendar in the Aube benefits from an incredible geographical diversity. Forget monotony, you will tread the clay soils of the Forêt d'Orient, slalom between the vineyards of Côte des Bar and climb the limestone plateaus of the Pays d'Othe 🌲.

Don't be fooled by the appearances of the Champagne plains. If you're looking for positive elevation gain 📈, you'll need to head to the southern hills of the department. The trails there are sometimes technical, especially after a local shower (the weather can be tricky!), making the footing slippery and the effort much more intense than it seems. It's the ideal place to find your next challenge and test your endurance against the short but steep hills that dot the route.

Running in the Aube also offers a journey through time. Between strides, you might catch a glimpse of famous half-timbered churches or the reflections of artificial lakes that make the Parc Naturel Régional de la Forêt d'Orient renowned 🦢. Did you know? You are running on the lands that inspired Renoir in Essoyes or the illustrious Camille Claudel in Nogent-sur-Seine. Here, friendliness is not an empty word. We run for pleasure and often end around a flute of Champagne or a local specialty (the essential Troyes Andouillette, for the bravest!) 🥂.

Whether you're coming from Troyes, Romilly-sur-Seine or much further away 📍, the Aube awaits you for an authentic and revitalizing experience in the heart of the Grand Est. The department is full of events that thrill the community: take on the technical trails of the Montaigu Trail, come test your speed on La Panadière or enjoy the friendly atmosphere of La P'tite Dum. And for those with grand visions, the Aube des Templiers Trail is already promising to be an epic challenge not to miss! 🗓️