Belle-Île en Trail 2026
See more about the offers- 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+
- 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+
- 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+
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+
- 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+
- 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)
Registrations are exclusively online. No on-site registration. No race change on site. Registrations take place in six stages:
"Group" application act from November 8 to 23, 2025
Lottery in the first week of December 2025.
Confirmation by payment between receipt of lottery results and December 21, 2025.
"Individual" application act from January 3 to 18, 2026.
Lottery in the last week of January 2026.
Confirmation by payment before February 8, 2026.
ATTENTION: Validation of a group registration implies acceptance by each registered person.
The group consists of a minimum of 4 runners and a maximum of 20 runners. The "group" application act allows each member of the group to choose any race format.
The group is eligible for the draw if and only if the group leader provides the email address of each runner in their group. Any failure on this point removes access to the draw.
The "group" application act allows each group member to choose an individual race format. The "group" lottery candidate only submits their application within a single group. ID and island card for concerned runners are required. Any duplicate is removed before the draw
Groups are drawn one by one. The entire group is selected if and only if its application does not exceed 50% of the bibs in any of the five races. If this quota is exceeded for one of the five races, the entire group is not selected.
Individuals can register alone or in pairs. Each must submit their personal email address. Any failure to comply with this rule removes access to the draw. The "individual" lottery candidate submits their application only once. ID and island card for concerned runners are required. Any duplicate is removed before the draw.
The Belle-Île en Trail organization reserves the right to use this email address for sending newsletters. Each runner will be able to unsubscribe from this letter at their wish.
ATTENTION: Registration must be confirmed by payment online only and in a single amount
Between receipt of lottery results and December 21, 2025, for groups.
Between receipt of 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 for the 81 km
Friday, September 18, 2026, from 2:00 pm until the arrival of the last boat and then on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 7:00 am to 8:30 am for the 45 km
Friday, September 18, 2026, from 2:00 pm until the arrival of the last boat and then on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm for the 32 km
Friday, September 18, 2026, from 2:00 pm until the arrival of the last boat and then on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 7:30 am to 11:00 am for the 19 km
Friday, September 18, 2026, from 2:00 pm until the arrival of the last boat and then on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 7:30 am to 9:30 am for the 11 km
The races will start on September 19, 2026, from Palais:
For the 81 km: start at 6:00 am
For the 45 km: start at 9:00 am
For the 32 km: start at 2:30 pm
For the 19 km: start at 11:30 am
For the 11 km: start at 10:00 am
Yes, here they are:
For the 81 km: 14h30
For the 45 km: 8h
For the 32 km: 6h
For the 19 km: 2h45
For the 11 km: 1h55
Refreshments are provided at km:
For the 81 km: There will be 5 refreshment stations
For the 45 km: There will be 3 refreshment stations
For the 32 km: There will be 2 refreshment stations
For the 19 km: There will be 1 refreshment station
For the 11 km: There will be 1 refreshment station
Yes, here it is:
Personal refreshment with a water or energy drink reserve of 1.5l.
Survival blanket. Whistle and windbreaker.
Mobile phone
Timing chip.
Headlamp with spare battery.
Personal cup
For the protection of the coastal path, poles are prohibited.
Participation in the selected race
Access to the various planned refreshments on your race distance
Access to medical assistance
Your official time
Integration into the race's general ranking
Gift pack and/or welcome gift.
Partner goodies handed out in the runner bags
A Finisher medal
Trail Voice to welcome you at the finish line
Your contribution to the operating costs
Everyone, you just need to be born before :
December 31, 2004, to run the Ultra des Vagues, the Trail du Ponant, or the Jean-No.
December 31, 2006, to run La Palantine
December 31, 2008, to run the Course du Sémaphore.
No, it is not mandatory; however, a PPS certificate dated less than three months before the race date must be presented.
You can check the race rules here
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