The Beaujolais Odyssey 2026
- Next event : 11 Sat ➜ April 12, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, April 13, 2025
The event in a few words
Mmm, we're already salivating thinking about all the great vintage beautiful routes there are to taste cross... 🙄 Yes! It probably won't really surprise you, but it's in Rhône, in Auvergne-Rhônes-Alpes ⛰️, and more precisely in the Beaujolais 🍷, that we take you to participate in the Beaujolais Footrace Trail 🏃♀️. It is in Fleurie 💐, a town that lives up to its name 🥰, where you will start this competition offering 5 distances: 4 trails of 90 km, 33 km, 21 km, and 12 km as well as a walk of 12 km 🚶.
But before setting the scene, we'll start with a little quiz 🤓. Let's go for "Questions for a Champion"! 🙋♂️ What's the common point between "Mathusalem", "Jeroboam", and "Magnum"? Hint: it has nothing to do with the Bible! 😜 Mmm, no? You really don't know? 😬 Come on, we'll tell you: these are wine bottle sizes, the magnum obviously being the most known 🍾. You can imagine there's a reason why organizers named the races like that 😏. Yes! You have 4 trails on offer: "The Beaujolais Odyssey" of 90 km with 4,000 mD+, "The Mathusalem" of 33 km with 1,390 mD+, "The Jeroboam" of 21 km with 890 mD+, and "The Magnum" of 12 km with 390 mD+. Are they fans of wine? 😅 And that's not all, because a hike of 12 km is also organized for walkers or families 👨👩👧👧. This trail is part of the Trail Tour Beaujolais events. It's the third race out of 9 other trails in the Beaujolais region! By completing all the races in this challenge, you could qualify for the overall ranking 🏆 and compete with the best trail runners in the region 😎.
Ah, you see! It will smell nice in April, in Fleurie! 🌸 No, it's not just a bad pun! 😅 The city, located between Mâcon and Villefranche-sur-Saône, hosts a remarkable event, combining good weather ☀️, dreamy scenery, and a wine experience 😋. You will indeed be able to run amid the vineyards 🍇 of the Saône Valley 🌊, enjoying its breathtaking landscapes. You will trail through the region on natural dirt paths 🌳 and take a great breath of fresh air 🌬️. These trails will also bring you to neighboring communes like Chiroubles, Emeringes, and Vauxrenard.
An after-race meal will be offered to athletes, to conclude this vibrant competition 🌈. And why not, afterward, enjoy the festivities? 🥳 After all, we're in the perfect place! 👌 Beaujolais is a renowned wine region ✨ for its many Appellation d’Origine Controlée wines (AOC) and the quality of its light, fruity red wines 🫐 (see: the Beaujolais Nouveau, which every respectable French person has tasted 🇫🇷). The event promises to be very festive and friendly (always in moderation, of course 😏). You might also, for instance, visit a few cellars, participate in some tastings, or simply continue your hikes in the wild beautiful spots of the region. The range of possibilities is wide! 🙌 But that will, of course, depend on your fatigue and the condition of your legs 😂. We imagine you might not be up for much if you run 33 km! There you go, the sermon is over! 🗣️
Well, that was a pun with Mathusalem yes... Ok, it was lame 👎. So, we will cry in our corner 😢 and see you in April to run with us at the Beaujolais Footrace Trail! 🤤
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
90 km
33 kmTOP
21 km
12 km
90 km : The Beaujolaise Odyssey
Trail
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 1390mD+
- 1 loopx33 km
21 km : Jeroboam Trail
Trail- Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 890mD+
- 100+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx21 km
12 km : Trail Magnum
Trail- Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 9:45 AM
- Elevation gain : 390mD+
- 200+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx12 km
12 km : Madone Hike
Walking- Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 390mD+
- 1 loopx12 km
Hotels near the race
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
For "The Beaujolais Odyssey": start on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 7 am in Montmelas-Saint-Sorlat
For the "Trail Mathusalem": start on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 8 am in Fleurie
For the "Trail Jéroboam": start on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 9 am in Fleurie
For the "Trail Magnum": start on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 9:45 am in Fleurie
For the "Madonna Hike": start on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 10 am in Fleurie
To participate, you must be at least:
For "The Beaujolais Odyssey": 20 years old
For the "Trail Mathusalem": 20 years old
For the "Trail Jéroboam": 20 years old
For the "Trail Magnum": 16 years old
For the "Madonna Hike": 12 years old (with parental consent for minors)
You can pick up your bib:
For "The Beaujolais Odyssey": on Thursday, April 9, 2026, and Friday, April 10, 2026, at a pick-up point in Villefranche-sur-Saône, and on Saturday, April 11, 2026, morning until 45 minutes before the start at the Montmelas castle
For all other races: on the afternoon of Saturday, April 11, 2026, and on Sunday, April 12, 2026, starting at 6:45 am and until 30 minutes before the start, at the start village near the Fleurie gymnasium.
"The Beaujolais Odyssey":
Online (first 50 registrants): €100
Online (next 100 registrants): €110
Online and on-site (from the 150th registrant): €120
"Trail Mathusalem":
Online (first 100 registrants): €25
Online (next 175 registrants): €35
Online and on-site (from the 275th registrant): €39
"Trail Jéroboam":
Online (first 150 registrants): €20
Online (next 250 registrants): €25
Online and on-site (from the 400th registrant): €29
"Trail Magnum":
Online (first 200 registrants): €13
Online (next 250 registrants): €15
Online and on-site (from the 450th registrant): €17
"Madonna Hike":
Online (first 20 registrants): €13
Online (next 40 registrants): €15
Online and on-site (from the 60th registrant): €17
Meal: €15
For "The Beaujolais Odyssey", you must have:
a functioning mobile phone
food supplies
a whistle
a minimum of 1L water reserve
a reusable cup
a jacket/windbreaker
a survival blanket
a headlamp with extra batteries
For other distances:
a reusable cup
a minimum of 1L water reserve (0.5L for the Trail Magnum and Madonna Hike)
(No cups will be provided at the refreshment stations.)
No, however, you will need to provide a PPS certificate less than 3 months old on the date of the race.
It is mandatory for foreign runners.
For minors aged 12 and over, parental authorization must be validated during online registration. They must also jointly complete a health questionnaire. The persons exercising parental authority over the minor athlete attest that each item in the questionnaire results in a negative response. Otherwise, the minor must provide a medical certificate proving no contraindication to the sport or discipline, dated less than 6 months ago.
There will be:
5 refreshment stations on the 'Beaujolais Odyssey' route
2 refreshment stations on the "Trail Mathusalem"
1 refreshment station on the "Trail Jeroboam," "Trail Magnum," and "Madonna Hike"
A refreshment station will also be available at the finish of each race.
Yes:
Trophies and prizes for the top 3 male and female finishers overall in each individual trail.
A trophy and prize for the most represented running club.
A trophy for the most represented Nordic Walking club.
Any more questions? You can send an email to: beaujolaisrunnerstrail@gmail.com
Yes, here they are:
For "The Beaujolais Odyssey": Time barrier: 16.5 km in Saint-Cyr-le-Chatoux by 10:20 am, 35 km in Marchampt by 2 pm, 50 km in Chénelette by 5 pm, 67.5 km at Col de Crie by 8:20 pm, 78 km at Col du Fût d'Avenas by 10:30 pm / Time limit: 90 km - 18h (finishing before 1 am on Sunday)
For the "Trail Mathusalem": Time barrier: 23 km in Emeringe by 12:30 pm / Time limit: 33 km - 6h30 (finishing before 2:30 pm)
For the "Trail Jéroboam": Time barrier: 11 km in Emeringe by 11:20 am / Time limit: 21 km - 4h20 (finishing before 1:20 pm)
For the "Trail Magnum": 12 km - 3h (finishing before 12:45 pm)
For the "Madonna Hike": 12 km - 4h30 (finishing before 2:30 pm)
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