Trail de la Castagne 2026

If you’re craving a real breath of fresh air in Ardèche, the Trail de la Castagne in Ailhon drops you straight into the vibe: trails that smell like the forest, undergrowth that crackles underfoot, and that little taste of adventure that makes you forget everyday life 🌲.

Here, you come to enjoy yourself: there’s the 11 km format to treat yourself without burning out, the 22 km to go a bit farther into the hills, and even a hike if you want to share the moment in discovery mode with your loved ones 🥾.

The terrain is the house specialty: nature and forest, with sections where you’ll think, “OK, that’s why I came,” and others where you’ll smile, thinking today’s “castagne” is mostly with the elevation (gently, promise)! 😅

The perfect plan after the finish: pop over to Aubenas to stroll around the center and sit down at a terrace, stop by Vogüé (one of the most photogenic spots in the area), head to Vals-les-Bains for a relaxing break, or push on to the Pont d’Arc if you want to end the day with a grandiose backdrop ⛰️.

You’ll head home with your head full of images, a bit of dirt on your shoes, and that simple satisfaction: having run (or walked) in the right place, at the right time, with the forest as your best accomplice ✨.