Name: The Mars Planet Trail
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Finally free! Got a week to treat yourself? A few days to go run? Grab your map of France 🗺, a big breath of fresh air, and let your mind wander. Whether it’s for a <a href="kavval://pages/30300aa8-919d-44ac-8ca6-015258ce663e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">road race</a>, <a href="kavval://pages/19c6236d-b5b7-431a-87ba-e50b74dcd383" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">trail running</a> or <a href="kavval://pages/5b49242e-6288-4e30-8649-74eb1ab8563f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">walking</a>, summer 🌞 or winter ❄️, the choice is a real dilemma 🤨. Worst case, you’ll roll a die! 🎲 <a href="kavval://tags/city" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Running in the city</a> ? Are you more into <a href="kavval://cities/d554ec9d-1fd6-4810-be3f-13aa108299a1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paris</a> and its wonders, <a href="kavval://cities/3c01bc0c-4494-4b6e-82b1-3e68c6d7344a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lyon</a> and its little bouchons, or <a href="kavval://cities/63faca5c-7b75-441a-a897-c4a8af9a9434" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bordeaux</a> and its <a href="kavval://tags/vineyard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wine</a> 🍷? Unless you prefer the historic grandeur of France and dream of running alongside some of the <a href="kavval://tags/castle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">most beautiful castles</a> in the Hexagon 🏰. Ah, craving some <a href="kavval://tags/seaside" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">seaside</a>? <a href="kavval://level1AdminAreas/63f447f4-fea3-45c4-ab98-b6235c0b8d1a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brittany</a>, with its countless landscapes and one-of-a-kind vibes, will delight you—unless you’d rather go for the vast sandy stretches of the <a href="kavval://places/8832b06d-1a70-4693-93f4-2ceb322d00d0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arcachon Bay</a>. Mountains ⛰ to stuff yourself with oxygen until you can’t take any more? France is dotted with <a href="kavval://tags/mountain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mountain ranges</a>, each as beautiful as the next. The <a href="kavval://places/4b4ff98f-072f-413a-9bfe-fd7f26f8052a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alps</a> or the <a href="kavval://places/f2dd02c0-115d-4022-aebe-2c5edf279465" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pyrenees</a>? The <a href="kavval://places/23794e59-ce39-4e35-84d7-b0d3b651211f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jura</a>, the <a href="kavval://places/27d94f3a-4561-4d8e-b241-b271baf63b93" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vosges</a>, or the <a href="kavval://places/cbd45d13-80f0-4194-a933-78d8ba5e5cce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Massif Central </a>can also be awesome playgrounds. <a href="kavval://level1AdminAreas/71cc05a9-7df1-4ad8-8a96-0ea0e4e3038e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Corsica</a>, Martinique, or Guadeloupe are extraordinary sea-surrounded territories that will give you unique running sensations. If you’re after softly rolling landscapes, you can turn to the <a href="kavval://places/11e70286-58eb-4540-9139-00aa2bfbeb55" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cévennes</a> or the <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/55da956d-d87a-4aa5-8df6-4d8b59a0670b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tarn</a>, places where life is good. Where you can discover the flavors of Pélardon and Chichoulet, two regional specialties... That’s also what running in France is about! Well, the good news in all of this is that whatever you choose, you’ll be happy! Wherever you go, your eyes and your taste buds will be in for a treat 😍. Spoiled for choice, we said.Have you finally chosen your destination? More into <a href="kavval://pages/30300aa8-919d-44ac-8ca6-015258ce663e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">road racing</a>, love the City of Light, and you’ve surely already penciled into your diary the dates of the <a href="kavval://events/4268923e-3361-4956-a73f-2956610bac26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris</a>, the <a href="kavval://events/a5549d93-e47f-40ef-8d9e-c0ef8147cd19" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 km de Paris</a> and the <a href="kavval://events/fe3d4755-186e-423b-9d4f-3bf25cdcffe7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris</a>... Further south, the <a href="kavval://events/6385ea8e-00b1-4604-a9da-9bbe3f4ef140" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marathon de Bordeaux Métropole</a>, the <a href="kavval://events/43faa8ad-028f-46d5-9dd8-21cef4b71620" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marathon de la Rochelle Serge Vigot</a>, or the enchanting <a href="kavval://events/4427bbae-209a-4f8f-9037-7c61b7378be0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marseille Cassis</a> are other meet-ups that are hard for you to miss... If you prefer adventure, trails, and elevation gain, there are a few must-do races in the <a href="kavval://pages/19c6236d-b5b7-431a-87ba-e50b74dcd383" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">trail calendar</a> in France... The <a href="kavval://events/6bf47aa3-2939-4186-89bf-1ade262fe679" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UTMB</a> is known to runners all over the world, the <a href="kavval://events/a1131d08-b8ed-4b16-92fa-878515d273f0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Asics SaintéLyon</a> (a <a href="kavval://tags/night" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">night race</a> <a href="kavval://tags/point-to-point" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">from city to city</a>) is a huge hit, while the <a href="kavval://events/57901b52-82d2-4350-a2a1-746d0d8f8d5f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Festival des Templiers</a> has been delighting people since 1995. Walkers will find their happiness there too. The <a href="kavval://pages/5b49242e-6288-4e30-8649-74eb1ab8563f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">walking calendar</a> in France is right <a href="kavval://pages/5b49242e-6288-4e30-8649-74eb1ab8563f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>! There’s something for every taste and every audience! Besides, many races in France think of your family and your <a href="kavval://tags/kids" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">children</a> 🇫🇷, like races in <a href="kavval://tags/theme-parc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theme parks</a> or <a href="kavval://tags/fancy-dress" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">costume races</a> 🦹🏼‍♀️.And what if running or walking isn’t enough for you anymore? Good news: in France, the possibilities go far beyond that. <a href="kavval://events/28112277-f3ca-415a-912f-e5d41d84e187" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">L'Embrunman</a>, nicknamed the Ironman of the Alps, lets you tackle the <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Col_d%27Izoard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Izoard Pass</a>; the <a href="kavval://events/87a3efa0-62b2-415d-b02b-2e7531d25f52" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ironman France Nice</a> offers you a big dip in the <a href="kavval://places/ccdc8638-1191-4462-abf9-4099b052eeff" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mediterranean</a> before the Nice hinterland; and the <a href="kavval://events/32232c40-54d8-4af0-8b08-c249db9e7329" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Triathlon de l'Alpe d'Huez</a> awaits you at the top of the 21 hairpin bends. Prefer two wheels for long journeys? Legendary cyclosportive events open the doors of the Tour to you: <a href="kavval://events/d8d70045-893e-4897-a4cc-bf6912447d97" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">La Marmotte</a> with its <a href="kavval://pages/45c734f0-ec76-4813-8508-acac60b1106f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">legendary Alpine passes</a> (Galibier, Croix-de-Fer, Alpe d'Huez), the <a href="kavval://events/bff80686-fa22-4826-b0d2-a250a8c801ac" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Étape du Tour</a> to experience a real stage of the Grande Boucle from the inside, or the <a href="kavval://events/7df75a2f-d7e0-4219-9ebb-c83dda54c02a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ardéchoise</a>, one of Europe’s biggest cycling festivals with its thousands of participants 🚲. Prefer to leave the asphalt? Gravel is booming in <a href="kavval://countries/02f131b5-2117-4cc2-8074-e2330779abe8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">France</a>! The <a href="kavval://events/5b4451ec-db5c-4ee3-b5d2-85dd834283f8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wish One Millau Grands Causses</a> takes you soaring over the <a href="kavval://cities/69a2f6c9-b40e-48fb-8414-c3be9eb5fa70" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Millau</a> viaduct, while the <a href="kavval://events/3b35dfbb-5619-4bfb-8335-90230cb1937c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GravelMan Series Basque Country</a> takes you to discover the surroundings of <a href="kavval://cities/fba07e3a-b81a-4190-8bdb-663d6ee77f1a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle</a>. Another way to sweat… and to indulge just as much 😍.(really) Living is choosing

France

Our gentle France 🇫🇷, surrounded by seas and dotted with mountains, offers athletes an infinite variety. On the road, in the mud, on the water, or at altitude, each event comes with its share of cultural discoveries and gastronomic surprises. We’re spoiled… all that’s left is to choose from this rainbow 🌈!

France Running Events Calendar

Running in France

Upcoming Races in France

If you can't find what you're looking for in France, feel free to explore other countries 🤷‍♀️

Where to Run in France

Practical information and race calendar (walks, road races, trails) in France

The treasure hunt

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What do <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63G24mXiRRQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Florence Foresti</a>, <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stendhal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stendhal</a>, <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/St%C3%A9phane_Bern" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stéphane Bern</a>, <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mister_V" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mister V</a>, and <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vercing%C3%A9torix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vercingétorix</a> have in common? Can't see it? Well, it’s simple... 🤓 Well, if you're giving up, know they all come from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region! If we could use another adjective to present AURA, perhaps we would just use large. It is the second largest region in France, additionally being the second largest in terms of departments, with 12 in total: <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/a0b2ff3d-3757-4d38-9302-fcc19670d810" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ain</a>, <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/dcf6725a-c4ef-4858-88be-44b0b7d8f936" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Allier</a>, <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/baa7aa71-976e-4d50-8f23-c5f2ae5fa9b4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ardèche</a>, <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/7e9221ee-f39b-4d4a-ae79-22657ffe4c50" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cantal</a>, <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/2e3e4a3e-6419-492a-95bb-21bf581141a6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drôme</a>, <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/1680e5a8-cc07-48f4-ba33-e3e7936b8a38" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Isère</a>, <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/0ec22184-68a1-4f42-9b6a-bd1c2914f0bd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Loire</a>, <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/82ac594b-95b6-4d6d-b888-4467a93a7408" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Haute-Loire</a>, <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/1cc2375f-546a-43f8-8bef-75557466dd50" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puy-de-Dôme</a>, <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/92310033-072c-4ff4-87f3-4029313eaa2c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rhône</a>, <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/28215b67-61c9-47c2-bcfe-bbd09c365804" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Savoie</a>, <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/13cc2538-5a5e-4cdd-94b3-dd4b999e8125" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Haute-Savoie</a>, got it right (phew, we didn't forget anything 😅). Now that we've laid the foundation, are you ready to discover Aura, its <a href="kavval://tags/bd16213f-046f-45ed-bec8-4977e70ddc32" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cultural</a> remains, its classified villages, and all its <a href="kavval://tags/9aac2254-eb0d-4f02-a70e-ef56d14afd9d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">natural</a> treasures? Let's go! 😎Your exploration starts in <a href="kavval://cities/3c01bc0c-4494-4b6e-82b1-3e68c6d7344a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lyon</a>, the ancient capital of Gaul between <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rh%C3%B4ne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rhône</a> and <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa%C3%B4ne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saône</a> and its famous <a href="https://www.loisirs-parcdelatetedor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Parc de la Tête d’Or</a> 🦁. You can then head to the mining and industrial city of <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-%C3%89tienne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saint-Étienne</a>. And why not kill two birds with one stone by participating in the legendary <a href="kavval://events/a1131d08-b8ed-4b16-92fa-878515d273f0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SaintéLyon</a>? <a href="kavval://cities/c3b9130f-8c17-43ed-8cd0-cf1a93d29504" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grenoble</a> at the foot of the <a href="kavval://places/4b4ff98f-072f-413a-9bfe-fd7f26f8052a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alps</a> and <a href="kavval://cities/11becdce-b750-42e0-a1ab-ccd23ff840b7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clermont-Ferrand</a> are also emblematic cities of the region. You can also explore <a href="kavval://cities/9902cb0b-95bd-4d60-bfdd-c70d28585d0f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puy-en-Velay</a>, <a href="kavval://cities/72ed6f25-f58a-4971-ab71-ae645f4033a1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Valence</a>, <a href="kavval://cities/6fba2816-1f67-44ab-a24f-08d4fa8c8aaa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chambéry</a>, or <a href="kavval://cities/713af914-2985-4849-8bad-ec8bf8899530" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aurillac</a>, all worth the trip. But if you favor <a href="kavval://pages/5b49242e-6288-4e30-8649-74eb1ab8563f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hiking and Nordic walking</a>, the intimacy of human-sized <a href="kavval://tags/d77fe708-04e5-481b-b70a-535bac5a9551" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">towns</a> such as <a href="kavval://cities/4f3c3796-9db3-418f-bc31-cb551aeb0d61" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annecy</a> aka the “Savoyard Venice”, <a href="kavval://cities/bfaf313d-2021-44ca-ad1c-ef9a0ca5a915" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Montélimar</a> or <a href="kavval://cities/9731fb42-9865-46f9-87d9-af8fa3cd5d31" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aix-les-Bains</a> will surely please you. Furthermore, the region proudly offers more than 20 villages ranked among the most beautiful in France like <a href="https://www.les-plus-beaux-villages-de-france.org/fr/nos-villages/yvoire/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yvoire</a>, <a href="https://www.chamonix.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chamonix</a>, <a href="https://www.perouges-bugey-tourisme.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Perouges</a>, <a href="https://www.les-plus-beaux-villages-de-france.org/fr/nos-villages/mirmande/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mirmande</a>… 🥰With a great variety of climates, the region can be a preferred destination depending on the seasons and your sporting preferences. Spread over the <a href="kavval://places/4b4ff98f-072f-413a-9bfe-fd7f26f8052a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alps</a>, the <a href="kavval://places/23794e59-ce39-4e35-84d7-b0d3b651211f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jura Mountains</a> and the <a href="kavval://places/cbd45d13-80f0-4194-a933-78d8ba5e5cce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Massif Central</a> ⛰️, it is indeed difficult to be more diverse in terms of scenery than Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: <a href="kavval://places/917f1e36-25a8-42a6-97b8-15e4c9a268c3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Regional Natural Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne</a>, the <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monts_du_Cantal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monts du Cantal</a>, the <a href="https://www.ardeche-guide.com/sites-incontournables/les-gorges-de-l-ardeche" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gorges of Ardèche</a>, are among the most renowned spots but the list is as long as the ascent of the <a href="https://bugeysud-tourisme.fr/fr/decouvertes/nature/grand-colombier/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grand-Colombier du Bugey</a>! 📈 And what about the <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massif_du_Mont-Blanc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mont-Blanc Massif</a>, the roof of Europe… The <a href="https://www.ecrins-parcnational.fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Écrins National Park</a>, the <a href="https://www.parc-chartreuse.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Regional Natural Park of Chartreuse</a>, the <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cha%C3%AEne_des_Aravis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aravis Range</a>, the <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massif_de_la_Vanoise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vanoise Massif</a>, or even the <a href="kavval://places/2cc87a7d-c572-46d6-9f88-ba6fda015fd9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vercors</a> offer beautiful reliefs and stunning panoramas in both summer and winter… 🤗 The <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monts_du_Forez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monts du Forez</a> and those of <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaujolais" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beaujolais</a> offer beautiful colors and (a priori) a more manageable elevation to train on. If your thing is <a href="kavval://tags/forest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">forest</a> walks 🌳, you'll be absolutely delighted with the forest of <a href="https://www.allier-auvergne-tourisme.com/nature/espaces-naturels/la-foret-de-troncais-222-1.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tronçay</a>, simply one of the most beautiful forested areas in France. And do you sense that summer scent? Sure, there’s no sea, but there are <a href="kavval://tags/lakes-ponds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lakes</a>: <a href="https://www.france-voyage.com/tourisme/lac-grangent-1240.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grangent</a>, <a href="https://www.lac-annecy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annecy</a>, <a href="https://www.savoie-mont-blanc.com/Decouvrir/Explorer/A-visiter/Le-Lac-du-Bourget-le-plus-sauvage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bourget</a>, and <a href="https://www.savoie-mont-blanc.com/Decouvrir/Explorer/A-visiter/Le-Lac-Leman-le-plus-grand" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leman</a> are amazing (to dive into? 💦). After that, it’s a stroll among lavender fields and olive trees in <a href="kavval://places/0e576dfb-eebb-4a5c-8e6e-9780f769c2f5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drôme Provençale</a>… No doubt, there's something for everyone. After summer, there's <s>autumn</s> winter, where you can find joy in one of the many winter sports resorts in the region... Great for varying efforts between two runs 😉. In fact, during your running trips, you might have the chance to find yourself in one of the many vineyards in the area 🍇. Running through the <a href="kavval://tags/vineyard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vineyards</a>, could there be anything better? Between slopes and terraces along the <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vall%C3%A9e_du_Rh%C3%B4ne_(France)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rhône Valley</a>, hills in <a href="http://www.vinsvignesvignerons.com/Regions/Bourgogne/BEAUJOLAIS/Le-vignoble" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beaujolais</a>, and mountains for Savoie wine… Keep your eyes wide open 👀, depending on your routes, you might come across the <a href="kavval://tags/d1195451-ebc8-465e-bbca-06c0ba466e8b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">remains</a> of the region, like the <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilique_Saint-Julien_de_Brioude" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basilica of Brioude</a> or the <a href="https://www.chateaux-ladrome.fr/fr/chateau-de-grignan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Château de Grignan</a>… 🏰 Indeed, running and culture make a great <s>scene of</s> union! 💒After taking your time with the local natural treasures, you'll need to pick up the pace! 🏃‍♂️ If you enjoy <a href="kavval://pages/30300aa8-919d-44ac-8ca6-015258ce663e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">road races</a>, you're in for plenty with the numerous <a href="kavval://pages/56026027-088a-40a5-b702-17380c5557a2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">marathons in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes</a>. Let's mention the famous <a href="kavval://events/52ae71e9-8b5a-49d4-ba61-41cf39ff4692" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lyon Marathon</a> (Run in Lyon), the <a href="kavval://events/8db06c44-a0e6-478f-ac56-51bb582fc449" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">International Beaujolais Marathon</a>, <a href="kavval://events/a858a0f8-0d50-42bd-9cdb-68f4612abcdd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the one at Annecy Lake</a>, but also the <a href="kavval://events/1ae2c9e1-1c54-4f49-8cc5-6a0a21feca4a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alps Marathon</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="kavval://events/30309cea-bc22-415d-84af-ac23586c30f3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marathon Bresse Dombes</a>, or even the <a href="kavval://events/7c76d6ec-df2f-4029-bc64-068eb1cea03f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RunMotion Coach Chambéry Marathon</a> by the <a href="kavval://places/5199b892-0d58-4185-a5fe-3f120815749d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lac du Bourget</a>. If the distance of <a href="kavval://pages/390ac20f-6103-4b2e-930e-b570ed852fb1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">42 km</a> seems slightly ambitious to you, you can participate in the <a href="kavval://pages/da2a33bf-5011-4d77-9781-34b52d12f938" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Half-Marathons in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes</a>. You can notably choose the <a href="kavval://events/c9453490-b83f-40b9-aea7-47cc45c8a927" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Half-Marathon of the Sources of Annecy Lake</a> 🏞️. You can also find this distance on the Run in Lyon or the RMC Chambéry Marathon.And of course, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is well-known for its numerous <a href="kavval://pages/d256eca7-5e7a-46d6-a5f3-d5e1eda3f07a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">trails</a> and <a href="kavval://pages/461476ab-b419-4699-b03c-ae4f295d77a2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ultra-trails</a>! The <a href="kavval://events/6bf47aa3-2939-4186-89bf-1ade262fe679" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UTMB</a>, the <a href="kavval://events/a3d76c7e-798a-4f80-84cb-71a27ef08031" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Winter Trail of the Courses</a>, the <a href="kavval://events/d4c22ca9-1dbc-457f-8fa7-87b55cf54c4e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trail of the Petit Saint-Bernard</a>, or the <a href="kavval://events/1ea94bbb-e007-4904-9abf-1ebe3566c7a5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sancy Mont-Dore Trail</a> await you to feast your eyes while your thighs do the work! 🤩&nbsp;The ideal when you come to Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is to balance your runs with gastronomic stops 😋. With 94 starred restaurants, not to mention all the Lyon bouchons, an escape to the region is inevitably gourmet. And with a saucisson brioché, Dauphiné ravioli, a Savoyard fondue 🫕, what better to accompany it with than a small glass of Côtes du Rhône or Beaujolais? And to properly digest your Saint-Marcellin and Montélimar nougats, a little bit of Chartreuse (to be consumed in moderation ⚠️), it’s a no-brainer!Multiplicity of landscapes, diversity of sports routes, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is a subtle blend between the joys of running and culinary delights 😇.

The most mountainous region in Europe with 70% of its area classified as mountain zone and the top ski area in the world, bordering Italy and Switzerland, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a paradise for trail runners, Nordic walking enthusiasts, and food lovers.&nbsp;

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🌍 Ready to experience an astronomical adventure on Earth? Join the <a href="/en/activities/trail" data-next-link="1">Trail</a> of the Planet Mars, in the beautiful department of <a href="/en/destinations/europe/france/auvergne-rhone-alpes/loire" data-next-link="1">Loire</a> !This adventure offers trails for all tastes, ranging from 8 km to 42 km, where you can commune with <a href="/en/tags/nature" data-next-link="1">nature</a> and glide down the <a href="/en/tags/forest" data-next-link="1">forest</a> trails with ease 🏃‍♂️. Join us for an "Excursion on Mars" and discover breathtaking landscapes.🌲 After pushing your limits, why not explore the surroundings? Here are a few suggestions to extend the pleasure:- Visit <a href="https://www.saint-etienne.fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saint-Étienne</a>, renowned for its industrial history and fascinating museums 🏭. - Relax by the <a href="https://www.villerest.fr/le-lac/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lac de Villerest</a>, a perfect setting for a family picnic or a refreshing swim 🚣‍♂️. - Discover the <a href="https://www.parc-naturel-pilat.fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pilat Regional Natural Park</a>, ideal for a hike in nature 🌄. - Make a stop at the <a href="https://www.lechateaudelaroche.fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Château de la Roche</a>, an architectural gem perched on the Loire 🏰.Whether it's to take on a sports challenge or to enjoy the beauty of the region, the Planet Trail is the event you need! 🚀

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