Belle-Île en Trail 2026
- Next event : Sat, September 19, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Sat, September 21, 2024
The event in a few words
Do you think Belle-Île en Trail lives up to its name? 😊 You can't imagine the stunning panoramas you're going to admire... Between the sea, beaches, cliffs, and trails, you won't know where to look 😎. But on what occasion exactly? Degemer mat a Belle-île en Mer! 🛟 Embark on a journey to this island in southern Brittany 🏝️. Guaranteed escape! Created for the tenth anniversary of the Erika oil spill, Belle-Île en Trail highlights the island's natural environment 🌿. Every other year, this event located south of Quiberon in the Morbihan brings together many trail enthusiasts 🏃♀️. You'll discover in September the insular culture of this seaside race without summer tourists, "it's pure bliss "!
Wondering what the program for your weekend cut off from the world (well, okay, we're exaggerating, it's only a 45-minute crossing...) will be like? 🚣♂️ Well, imagine you're embarking on a Grand Insular Raid, a journey to the center of the earth the island 🗺️. Your adventure on the Belle-Île en Trail can be done over 5 different distances: 11 km, 19 km, 32 km 45 km and the island tour of 81 km 🤯. Get ready to be challenged by the elevation. Reaching up to 2,000 mD+ 💪, you will be constantly climbing and descending, the course will not let you rest 🧗. However, the advantage of running on coastal paths is that you forget about your burning thighs! 🦵 And guess what... the course between the north and south of the island is very varied. You'll tread the wild coast, the sandy beaches of the island, and the stone cliffs marked by the tides 🌊. Enhanced by nature, as you pass through the lands of Belle-Île ⛰️, you'll walk through small villages such as Locmaria, Bangor, or Sauzon. Let us know if you find the island beautiful! 😅 If you want more information about this great event, which we could talk about for hours 🕦, feel free to take a look here 😉.
This magnificent nature race will allow you to quickly explore Belle-Île so don’t hesitate to have a closer look at the unique rocks of the Port-Coton Needles (painted by Mr. Picasso 🎨) or the Grand Phare. After satisfying your eyes, it’s your stomach’s turn! 🧈 You wouldn’t leave without tasting a superb seafood platter 🦪. Even if it usually comes with white wine 🥂, you absolutely have to try the local beer "La Morgat" 🍺; it's always better with music (alcohol consumption is dangerous for your health, always consume in moderation).
Are you ready to run the trails of Belle-Île en Trail ?
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
81 kmTOP
45 km
32 km
19 km
11 km
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 2000mD+
- 81 km
- 500+ runners in the last edition
A few more words
The 81 km course is very simple. With more than 2000 m D+, you will circle Belle-Île! 🏝️ You will start from the town of Le Palais, and embark on a true adventure! You will first head towards Pointe de Kerdonis, then to Skeul! Next, you will tackle the Aiguilles de Port Coton and even pass by the Airport (which you wouldn't have landed at...) ✈️. In the second part of the race, you will go through Pointe de Poulains, then to Fort de la pointe du Cardinal (and yes, it's technical)! 👀 Your last encounter will be with Pointe de Taillefer.
If you've made it to the end, hats off to you, artist! 🎽
45 km : Trail of the Ponant
Trail- Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 1000mD+
- 45 km
- 500+ runners in the last edition
A few more words
For the 45 km, it will be a bit less challenging than the 81 km! 👌 But you'll still have 1000 m D+, we're splitting 🔪 the difference! 🍐 You'll also start from the Palais, but you'll just do half of the island tour! You'll go to the Pointe de Kerdonis, then to the Skeul to then head to the Grand Village, where you'll change route to pass through Bangor, before returning to the Palais! 👏
32 km : La Jean-No
Trail- Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM
- Elevation gain : 800mD+
- 32 km
A few more words
For the 32 km, you will still have 800 m D+ ! You will also start from the Palace, but you will only do half a tour of the island! You will go up to the Pointe du Bugul at the 6th km, then to Pouldon and then head to the Pointe du Grand Village, where you will change your route to pass through Bangor, before returning to the Palace! 👏
19 km : La Palantine
Trail- Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 216mD+
- 19 km
- 500+ runners in the last edition
A few more words
For the 19 km, you'll embark on 200 mD+! You'll also start from the Palais, head to the Pointe de Bugul, and then venture a bit inland before returning to the Palais! 👏
11 km : The Semaphore Race
Trail- Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 150mD+
- 11 km
- 300+ runners in the last edition
A few more words
For the 11 km, you will embark on a 150 mD+! You will also start from the Palais, head to the Pointe de Gros Rocher, then go a bit inland before returning to the Palais! 👏
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Registration is online only. No on-site registration. No race changes on-site. Registration takes place in six steps:
"Group" application period: November 8 to 23, 2025
Lottery draw: first week of December 2025.
Confirmation by payment between receipt of the lottery results and December 21, 2025.
"Individual" application period: January 3 to 18, 2026.
Lottery draw: last week of January 2026.
Confirmation by payment by February 8, 2026.
IMPORTANT: Validating a group registration counts as acceptance for every person registered in that group.
A group must include at least 4 runners and no more than 20. The "group" application allows each group member to apply for any race format.
A group is eligible for the lottery only if the group leader provides each runner’s email address. If this requirement is not met, the application will not be entered into the lottery.
The "group" application allows each member to choose their preferred race format individually. A "group" lottery applicant may apply within one group only. An ID document (and an island resident card for runners concerned) will be required. Any duplicates are removed before the draw
Groups are drawn one by one. A whole group is accepted only if its selection does not cause the 50% bib quota to be exceeded for any of the five races. If that quota is exceeded for just one of the five races, the entire group will not be selected.
Individual applicants may register solo or as a pair. Each person must provide their own personal email address. Failure to comply with this rule removes access to the lottery. An "individual" lottery applicant may submit only one application. An ID document (and an island resident card for runners concerned) will be required. Any duplicates are removed before the draw.
The Belle-Île en Trail organization reserves the right to use this email address to send newsletters. Each runner may unsubscribe at any time.
IMPORTANT: Registration must be confirmed by a single online payment (one transaction only).
Between receipt of the lottery results and December 21, 2025 for groups.
Between receipt of the lottery results and February 8, 2026 for individuals.
You can pick up your bib:
Friday, September 18, 2026 from 2:00 pm until the arrival of the last boat (81 km)
Friday, September 18, 2026 from 2:00 pm until the arrival of the last boat, then Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 7:00 am to 8:30 am (45 km)
Friday, September 18, 2026 from 2:00 pm until the arrival of the last boat, then Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm (32 km)
Friday, September 18, 2026 from 2:00 pm until the arrival of the last boat, then Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 7:30 am to 11:00 am (19 km)
Friday, September 18, 2026 from 2:00 pm until the arrival of the last boat, then Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 7:30 am to 9:30 am (11 km)
All races start on September 19, 2026 from Le Palais:
81 km: 6:00 am
45 km: 9:00 am
32 km: 2:30 pm
19 km: 11:30 am
11 km: 10:00 am
Yes, they are:
81 km: 2:30 pm
45 km: 8:00 am
32 km: 6:00 am
19 km: 2h45
11 km: 1h55
Aid stations are provided as follows:
81 km: 5 aid stations
45 km: 3 aid stations
32 km: 2 aid stations
19 km: 1 aid station
11 km: 1 aid station
Yes. Mandatory kit:
Your own nutrition plus a 1.5 L water or sports drink supply.
Emergency blanket. Whistle and windproof jacket.
Mobile phone
Timing chip.
Headlamp with spare batteries.
Personal cup
To help protect the coastal trail, poles are prohibited.
Entry to your selected race
Access to the aid stations on your race distance
Access to medical/rescue support
Your official time
Inclusion in the overall race results
Race pack and/or welcome gift
Partner goodies in the runner bags
A Finisher medal
“La Voix du trail” to welcome you on the finish line
Your contribution to event operating costs
Yes—participants must be born on or before:
December 31, 2004 to run Ultra des Vagues, Trail du Ponant or Jean-No.
December 31, 2006 to run La Palantine
December 31, 2008 to run Course du Sémaphore.
No, it’s not required. However, you must provide a PPS certificate dated less than one year from the race day.
You can check the race rules here
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