Angélus Trail 2027

Great! I am a daily prayer practiced in commemoration of the mystery of the Incarnation. I am rung 3 times a day, in the morning, at noon and in the evening. I am made up of 3 Hail Marys. Tradition has it that the Christian stops working to pray me. I am, I am, I am? I am the Angélus! ✝️ Ah Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes!

Now that you know what it is, you’re ready to go for a spin on the Camino de Santiago on the Angélus Trail 👼. Coming to run this event, which takes place in May 🗓️ in Cahors in the Lot📍 (known for its cathedral that’s more than 900 years old 😲) is a truly unique experience—and you’ll quickly understand why. The race follows the off-format principle: no timing, so relax, take it easy! 🎤 You’ll see, Occitanie has a whole Lot of surprises in store for you 🎁, including a multitude of routes 🤓. First, an 18 km starting from Vers is offered as a trail 🏃 or Nordic walking 🥾. Otherwise, you can choose between a 46 km trail that starts in Labastide or the event’s longest distance, an 80 km starting from Rocamadour which can be done as a 3-person relay 🤝🏻.

Depending on the route you choose, you’ll therefore set off from different towns. Like a pilgrim, you’ll follow part of the Way of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle 🎒. A little extra for the brave who signed up for the 80 km: the start is at the Notre-Dame de Rocamadour sanctuary, an absolutely magnificent and unique place to begin your race 😍. Do you need a good Cause to come? We have one: that of Quercy 😂. This regional natural park 🌳, you’ll cross from end to end and you’ll be delighted by its wooded 🌲 and wild 🐆 landscapes. Although the courses include quite a bit of elevation gain 📈, they are not especially difficult. Keep in mind that you’re still in for 2,100 m D+ on the 80 km, 1,500 m D+ on the 49 km and 500 m D+ on the 19 km 😅. They will, however, offer you viewpoints as beautiful as they are varied over the region 👀. Indeed, the Roman Aqueduct of Divona or Mont-Saint-Cyr ⛰️ (from which you’ll have a magnificent panorama over Cahors) are among the places you’ll pass through. Along the way, you’ll also catch sight of the Carlucet Windmill 😮. No need to charge after it like Don Quixote does: it’s sublime and part of the region’s heritage, so hands off! ✋ You’ll also run toward La Carderie and then the imposing Alzou Valley and the Vers Valley half full. In the end, your only concern is to reach the finish located in Cahors before 7 p.m. 🕖, where you’ll be welcomed by the sound of the Angélus 🔔 of the Saint-Étienne Cathedral ⛪.

Beyond the spectacular 🤩 course, the Angélus Trail is also a friendly and unique atmosphere 🥰. The organizers’ goal is to showcase the local heritage of the Lot by crossing the Causses du Quercy 🏞️. To do so, they’ve got a discovery of local specialties 😋 in store for you, both at the aid stations and at the finish 🏁, where you can enjoy a typical Quercy meal featuring walnut tart 🌰, duck fritons 🦆, or cabécous 🐐… But that’s not all: you’ll also get entertainment 🥳 and a visit of the Cahors cathedral and its cloister ⛪️. By the way, if you’re among the finishers, you’ll be entitled to a small unusual gift: a sportelle, the badge of the Rocamadour pilgrim. Clearly, this Angélus really isn’t like the others 😄.

If you still have a bit of time to explore the surroundings 🚶, we recommend going to take a look 👀 at the Pech Merle Cave, one of the oldest in Europe 🇪🇺. For a little relaxation, Lac Vert is located in the commune of Catus. As for specialties, there’s plenty to do: you can taste black truffle or the Mique accompanied by the famous red wine of Cahors—to be enjoyed in moderation, of course 🍷.

Coming to the Angélus Trail is a real Cahors-norm adventure! 🤯