Hey there, brave gladiator! 🤺 Did you know that all roads lead to the <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/6d4fec5d-4541-46d6-9f93-9e20e87865da" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gard</a>? No, we’re not losing our Latin: come <a href="kavval://pages/ba119a32-3603-4d58-9bdc-156926d141b9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">November</a>, a legion of centurions, legionaries, and emperors will invade the region for the <a href="https://www.lavenivici.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Veni Vici</a>. Those Finishers are crazy! 🤪Amidst the post-season, the empire of <a href="kavval://cities/9ea847c5-0c21-43ad-8e1e-d74d415513eb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uzès</a> once again hosts the legendary <a href="https://www.lavenivici.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Veni Vici</a>💪, a race promising unparalleled escapism. In the <a href="kavval://level1AdminAreas/05422728-9791-480e-979b-a64e381c0f91" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Occitan</a> lands, you'll trace back over 2,000 years of history following the footsteps of our ingenious ancestors, heading towards <a href="kavval://cities/a8e358c7-5a9d-4e7a-afee-55f1adeebc6d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nîmes</a> 🏛️. Known as Nemausus in ancient times, or the "French Rome" as it is now called, it retains intact traces of its rich Roman past. Notably, the arena where you'll meet your match: the <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqueduc_de_Nîmes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nîmes aqueduct</a>. This Roman monument is one of the world's most remarkable, home to the equally magnificent <a href="https://www.pontdugard.fr/fr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pont du Gard</a>, a masterpiece you'll discover as you pace through this historic landscape. With its charismatic, millennia-old construction, protected territory, and pleasant temperatures, the scene is set. This very backdrop attracted over 7,000 participants from 36 different countries. So, do you still have an excuse not to come, see, and conquer? 🤔<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4RyXhz-uJo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">If you appreciate fine craftsmanship</a>, you'll easily recognize from the proposed routes that this event is unlike any other 😏. With Pont du Gard as the common denominator of all routes, you'll traverse the axis that fills the locals with pride: <a href="https://www.uzes.fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uzès</a> - <a href="https://www.pontdugard.fr/fr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pont du Gard</a> - <a href="https://www.nimes.fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nîmes</a>. Six distinct formats set in this antique setting await, catering to all types of gladiators ⚔️: an <a href="kavval://pages/19c6236d-b5b7-431a-87ba-e50b74dcd383" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">82 km trail</a> (2,200 m elevation gain), a 48 km trail (1,250 m elevation gain), a 27 km route (700 m elevation gain) available as a race or <a href="kavval://pages/40006d70-3b74-4400-b4fb-67ef66ada244" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nordic walking</a>, a 16 km trail (420 m elevation gain), and finally a <a href="kavval://pages/564c440c-07cd-4d45-968f-8888c5c60f10" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">13 km hike</a> (320 m elevation gain) 👏. No matter the distance you choose, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4RyXhz-uJo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">you can thank life, sing life, dance life</a>, as your race will offer you a <a href="kavval://tags/monuments" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">monumental</a> setting! 🤩The empire our ancestors left us in the heart of the <a href="https://www.tourismegard.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gard</a> is unimaginably rich, and you'll quickly realize this as you run 🏃‍♂️. Prepare for a race of a thousand faces 🎭, where <a href="kavval://tags/city" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">city</a>, <a href="kavval://tags/off-road" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nature</a>, villages, and Roman relics coexist to create a harmonious and unforgettable scene. In total immersion in the Gard garrigue 🌿, the diversity of landscapes that greet you will leave you speechless: dirt paths, streams, rocky trails 🪨 (do watch your ankles), and pine groves will complete this beautiful picture 🤤. You'll stretch your stride amidst a lush and contrasting Mediterranean vegetation, running (or walking) through an environment rich with <a href="kavval://tags/forest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">forest</a> 🌲 of green oaks, iconic trees of the region, and wild, fragrant plants like thyme and honeysuckle 🌞. Not to mention the <a href="kavval://tags/vineyard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vine</a> 🍇 and olive tree 🫒 plantations that will definitely transport you to the South 🏖️. You'll discover a rich <a href="kavval://tags/history" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">historical and cultural</a> heritage, especially if you opt for the longest distance. By traversing the entire <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqueduc_de_N%C3%AEmes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nîmes aqueduct</a> (yes, indeed...), the <a href="https://www.uzes.fr/decouvrir-uzes/a-voir-a-faire/parcs-et-jardins/la-vallee-de-leure" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vallée d’Eure</a> will unveil its charming stone-built villages 🏘️, such as <a href="https://www.mairiestmaximin.fr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saint-Maximin</a>, <a href="https://argilliers.fr/?cn-reloaded=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Argilliers</a>, or <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vers-Pont-du-Gard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vers-Pont du Gard</a>. As you pass by the stone quarries of Vers, you'll see where the stones were extracted to build the <a href="https://www.pontdugard.fr/fr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pont du Gard</a>, the same monument you've been eagerly anticipating ⏳. Towering at 49 meters with its three tiers of arches, it will proudly stand on your path, rich with its 2,000 years of history. And as if that weren’t enough, your historic journey concludes at the heart of <a href="https://www.arenes-nimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roman Nîmes</a>. <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nemausus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nemausus</a> will offer you a grand finish, with the <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jardins_de_la_Fontaine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jardins de la Fontaine</a> to descend, the <a href="https://www.arenes-nimes.com/tour-magne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tour Magne</a>, <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maison_carr%C3%A9e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maison Carrée</a> (added to the UNESCO World Heritage last year), and its famous Roman Arenas 🏛️ marking the end of your journey with a breathtaking finish 🌳. However, don’t get too used to the order in which you’ll discover these architectural wonders, as the course might change direction from one year to the next! Each edition brings new surprises and paths 🎁.Alright, the race is finished, but nothing is stopping you from spending a few more hours soaking up the Roman era 🏺. You've realized by now that you don’t need to go far from <a href="https://www.nimes-tourisme.com/fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nîmes</a> to dive into Roman relics, especially abundant in this city 😉. The <a href="https://www.arenes-nimes.com/arenes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nîmes Arenas</a> are a must-see and will transport you right to <a href="kavval://countries/bf9d0ae3-bd54-4be7-8994-c53c42cfd0f3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Italy</a>. You simply can't leave here without marveling at the stunningly preserved <a href="https://www.arenes-nimes.com/maison-carree" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maison Carrée</a>. And for the feast fit for a day-long gladiator, we recommend the traditional brandade of cod with a drizzle of olive oil and a slice of Pélardon cheese 🧀. So, grab your finest toga and a little pouch of sesterces, and come shout your most powerful Veni Vidi Vici at the foot of the <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_du_Gard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pont du Gard</a>! 🚩

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Last event : 2023

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