Trail de la Roque 2026

The Trail de la Roque is THE event not to be missed if you love nature and the great outdoors 🏞️. And no, despite its name, Michèle Laroque has nothing to do with it... 👱‍♀️ But if she were here, she'd surely tell you that this trail, it's a big spectacle! 🎭 Head to Saint-Sériès, a charming village in Hérault in region Occitania, for a race where each step brings you closer to the Roque de Saint-Sériès 🪨.

With 4 courses suitable for all levels, you're sure to find a distance to your liking 🫦. If you're the type to love great challenges 💥, the "Semi de la Roque" is for you! With its 400 mD+, it's a demanding course that will take you through woods, vineyards, and garrigue. After starting from Saint-Sériès, you'll have just one kilometer to find your pace before entering the first single tracks 🌳. The first 5 kilometers are technical, so keep your eyes open, because between stones, roots, and capricious reliefs, it's a playground for seasoned trail runners 💪. If a half-marathon seems a bit much 🥵, the "Via Tolosana" offers a nice alternative with 12 km and 280 mD+ 🤪. The younger sibling of the semi shares 95% of the same course. This trail retains all the charm of the big race but in a more accessible and equally immersive version 😎. If you want to experience the joy of trail running without too much hassle, this is the format for you 🫵. And if you prefer short distances 🤏, then the "ROQ Sprint" is the ideal shot of adrenaline! ⚡️ With 5 km and 90 mD+, it's a small excursion into the garrigue, without the most technical parts of the course 📈. It's an opportunity to challenge yourself, have fun, and get a taste of the magic of trail running (to then fall in love with the discipline and go crazy 😈). But the Trail de la Roque is not just about running, it's also an adventure to be savored slowly with a hike of 10 km and 200 mD+. Here, no stopwatch ⏰, no pressure, just pleasure and sublime landscapes 🧘‍♂️. And above all... a well-deserved barbecue and beer at the finish! 🍖 To be consumed in moderation, of course 😌.

After the race, the program doesn't end there ❌. Because Saint-Sériès is not only a playground for trail runners, it's also an ideal starting point to explore Occitania 🕵️‍♂️. Why not extend your stay and visit Montpellier, just a few kilometers away, to wander around the Place de la Comédie and enjoy a good tielle sétoise? 🥧 Or go discover the Camargue, with its pink flamingos 🦩 and herds of bulls? 🐂 And if the race has whetted your appetite 😋, why not satisfy it with local specialties: cassoulet, taureau gardiane, or a good garbure, the southwest soup so hearty you'll roll back home 😋.

One thing is certain: the trails, the atmosphere, and the flavors of Occitania await you! 🏃‍♂️