Go "babets", go "babets", go baby... Oh we mix quickly, but it goes to show the real love put into this <a href="kavval://pages/19c6236d-b5b7-431a-87ba-e50b74dcd383" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">trail</a>! 👟 Furthermore, they didn't do things halfway; their ticket sales open on February 14th... They've thought about helping lovers with gift ideas for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Valentine's Day</a> 💝.Come on, get your sneakers ready, we're taking you to <a href="https://en.ardeche-guide.com/inspire/atmosphere/green-ardeche/?_gl=1*1fwf7j2*_gcl_au*MTc0MTg2MTUxNi4xNzcwNjMxNjY4*_ga*NjkzMzA5NTc4LjE3NzA2MzE2NjY.*_ga_L5D2TXH76Q*czE3NzA2NDY3MjAkbzQkZzAkdDE3NzA2NDY3MjAkajYwJGwwJGgw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">northern Ardèche</a> for a first-ever, that will shake up the <a href="https://en.ardechegrandair.com/activites/randonner-se-balader/week-end-randonnee/week-end-randonnee-vallee-vocance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vocance valley</a>! ✨ In <a href="kavval://pages/3d90fdf5-29cf-4260-8173-a7be28fd10fc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">September</a>, the village of <a href="kavval://cities/bd99e591-c1cd-4661-857c-801013faf522" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Villevocance</a> launches its very first race: the Trail des Babets. This <a href="kavval://tags/8f4b5272-ebbb-40e2-8952-7cd3ebf462a2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">charitable event</a> was born from the energy of a team of ultra-dynamic young people, determined to breathe new life into their community ⚡️. The name puzzles you? Rightly so, here we speak the local dialect: a "babet" is simply a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conifer_cone" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pine cone</a>!🌲 And for this inaugural edition, the organization spared no effort with: two trail runs, a <a href="kavval://pages/5b49242e-6288-4e30-8649-74eb1ab8563f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">walk</a>, and a village at the start, buzzing with activities 🔥.&nbsp;These young ones are "babètes" (not dumb 😛), for the races, the soul of pine cones is intensely highlighted, they go through all the synonyms 💬. First, there's "La Pomme", the major race of the event 🏃‍♂️. It will be 20 km on the program, well 19.2 km if you want precision, with 652 mD+! 📈 The other route is "La Pigne", <a href="kavval://pages/36cb519f-4d50-4a8f-823d-34dbe17cbd40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 km</a>, pardonnnn, 10.04 km and 298 mD+ 💥. We hope your Strava shows the same... 📱 Lastly, the walk named "Le Pignon", indeed, there are a babet of synonyms, or rather a bunch 🤣. This hike will be 7 km, in the heart of the Ardeche <a href="kavval://tags/e1d7f6d9-6a3f-4a71-821b-1b197592de44" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">forest</a>. The fun part is that during your run, you'll go from one department to the other without realizing it! 😲 Between <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/0ec22184-68a1-4f42-9b6a-bd1c2914f0bd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Loire</a> and <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/baa7aa71-976e-4d50-8f23-c5f2ae5fa9b4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ardèche</a>, you'll wander through beautiful landscapes 🙂‍↔️. Don't forget the shift in viewpoint on the peaks of the <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/france/ardeche/plateau-du-haut-vivarais-depuis-la-brasserie-de-l-agrivoise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Haut-Vivarais</a> or the foothills of the <a href="https://en.ardechegrandair.com/nature/parc-naturel-du-pilat/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pilat</a> 🏞️. As for the terrain, it's pure Ardèche trail: terrain ranging from pine needle carpets, small, medium, large babets, hidden roots, and some rocky sections 🪨. Beware of these rocky parts that require staying very vigilant ‼️But what truly gives this race its special touch is its charitable commitment 💖. By running, you support the association "Cœur de Douceur" based in <a href="kavval://cities/d8302d9a-f78a-402d-9647-344b193e241a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saint-Cyr</a> 📍. All members support individuals affected by cancer by offering supportive care and adapted activities 🫂. One more reason not to give up on the slopes! 💛 The day of the event promises to have an <a href="kavval://tags/d816c360-2b86-461f-b854-a807cd9b94ba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">exceptional</a> atmosphere thanks to a motivated army of volunteers, eagerly waiting for you to make a masterstroke 👑. Get ready to have supporters reminiscent of a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spion_Kop_(stadiums)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KOP</a>, due to their energy! 📣 On-site, the village of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villevocance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Villevocance</a> transforms into a true epicenter of sport 💪. You'll find numerous activities and stands to keep you amused after giving your all, or even to occupy your supporters, who came to cheer you on 🎊.&nbsp;To make the most of the <a href="kavval://level1AdminAreas/8a62ee87-b57d-4ece-8d19-67e8026f5793" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">region</a>, you're in a place offering treasures ✨. Of course, while you're sweating it out, your companions can enjoy activities at the partner village as well as the narrow lanes or mountains of Villevocance ⛰️. A few kilometers away, there's also the <a href="https://en.ardeche-guide.com/discover/top-10-explore/peaugres-safari/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Safari de Peaugres</a>! 🦒 This safari, feasible by car and on foot, is perfect for an outing or an <a href="https://en.ardechegrandair.com/agenda/5826860_les-cabanes-perchees-du-safari-de-peaugres/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">unusual night</a> 🐆. Unless you prefer an aerial visit, in <a href="kavval://cities/aa28430d-f59e-440f-800d-9a27286868c7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annonay</a>, aka the <a href="https://en.ardeche-guide.com/discover/experiences/air-balloon/?_gl=1*sq7q5p*_gcl_au*MTc0MTg2MTUxNi4xNzcwNjMxNjY4*_ga*NjkzMzA5NTc4LjE3NzA2MzE2NjY.*_ga_L5D2TXH76Q*czE3NzA2NDY3MjAkbzQkZzEkdDE3NzA2NDY5NDckajEzJGwwJGgw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">city of hot air balloons</a> ✈️. No need to remind you that <a href="https://en.ardeche-guide.com/?_gl=1*n6usgq*_gcl_au*MTc0MTg2MTUxNi4xNzcwNjMxNjY4*_ga*NjkzMzA5NTc4LjE3NzA2MzE2NjY.*_ga_L5D2TXH76Q*czE3NzA2NDY3MjAkbzQkZzEkdDE3NzA2NDY5NTgkajIkbDAkaDA." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ardèche</a> is full of <a href="https://en.ardeche-guide.com/prepare/restaurant/goutez-restaurants/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">culinary specialties</a>, so here's a list of the essentials! 📋 <a href="https://sourcesvolcans.com/en/ardeche-caillette#:~:text=An%20iconic%20recipe%20from%20Ardèche,are%20people%20who%20enjoy%20it!" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caillettes</a> homemade, <a href="https://www.aubenas-vals.com/en/a-voir-a-faire/saveurs-et-produits-locaux/recettes-ardechoises/la-crique-ardechoise/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">crique ardéchoise</a>, <a href="https://www.ardeche-hermitage.com/en/discover/local-producers/the-specialties-of-ardeche-and-drome/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tomme in salad</a>, the <a href="https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/saint-felicien-caille-doux/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">caillé doux de Saint-Félicien</a> and OF COURSE some <a href="https://sourcesvolcans.com/en/chestnut#:~:text=Fruit%20of%20our%20mountains%20that,most%20resistant%20and%20flavorful%20varieties." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chestnuts</a> (in all forms) 🌰.Are you still there? We hope you've got your spot otherwise it'll be babets, uh trouble! 🤓

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Last event : 2026

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