Trail du Tacot 2026
- Next eventย :ย Sun, March 29, 2026Date confirmed
The event in a few words
A trail in the forests of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comtรฉ does that appeal to you? ๐ณ Come join us to prepare for your next March weekend ๐ท. The association "Les Escargots21" is organizing the Trail du Tacot ๐, in Gevrey-Chambertin, right in the heart of Cรดte-d'Or โญ๏ธ. All right, so it was created by "the Escargots" but we're counting on you to run like a hare ๐ on these trails. Speaking of which, they have planned 2 routes ๐๏ธ, well, in total 3 starts, including a walk ๐ถ. You have the choice between a 19 km trail, or a 12 km one. For those who really want to move at a snail's pace, you can also join the 12 km start by walking! ๐
As we told you, with two different routes, you can make the most sensible choice ๐. To help you a little, we will introduce them better ๐ค. The 19 km route, is actually more like 18.6 km and totals 480 mD+ ๐. During your strides, you will wander through the Forest and Lawn Habitats of the Dijon Coast Combes ๐ฒ, and also next to the Combe Lavaux-Jean Roland nature reserve in the Chamboeuf forest ๐ฅ. Wow, those are quite the places ๐ตโ๐ซ. As for the 12 km, or rather, 12.6 km, with around 330 mD+, you will complete a loop south of Gevrey-Chambertin โฌ๏ธ, in the Forest and Lawn Habitats... We're not going to repeat the name, but in any case, you will be in the middle of the region ๐. And let's remind you, this route, you can do it running, but also walking! ๐ In any case, you will have a beautiful landscape and some kilometers under your belt ๐พ. But it's up to you to choose if you prefer to finish breathless ๐จ, or rather calm ๐ง.
South of Dijon, in eastern France ๐ซ๐ท, we assure you that your weekend won't just be about this race ๐. In Gevrey-Chambertin itself, the city's famous vineyards are an experience to live ๐, continue your discovery at the chateau ๐ฐ and at the Saint Augan church. As we mentioned, Dijon is not far from there ๐. Buckle up, you will have only 27 minutes north โฌ๏ธ, to reach your destination ๐. Once parked, parks, the museum of Fine Arts, the Notre-Dame Church ๐๏ธ, yes, yes, you're in Dijon, not Paris, even though you might confuse them with these places ๐คฃ. And then, you can also treat yourself to a good baguette with a piece of epoisses ๐ง. We don't guarantee good breath ๐คข, but if you love cheese you'll overlook it... ๐ Oh, and obviously, a beef bourguignon, is best enjoyed in the home region ๐ฅ.
So, ready to tacot with your friends during a great trail? โฐ๏ธ
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
19โkmTOP
12โkm
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gainย :ย 480mD+
- 200+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx19โkm
A few more words
For this trail in the wild ๐ฒ, it will be a guaranteed immersion. Starting from Gevrey-Chambertin, you'll head towards the southwest of the city ๐๏ธ, at the center of the Forest and Meadow Areas of the Combes of the Cรดte Dijonnaise ๐ณ. If you're a bit lucky, the weather will be on your side โ๏ธ and you might catch a glimpse of the Alps on your route! ๐ป After a beautiful passage towards the west of the forest, you will move up north โฌ๏ธ at km 7 towards two other places: the Domaniale Forest of Chamboeuf and the Communal Forest of Chamboeuf ๐๏ธ.
After these two woods, at km 9 you will continue to ascend, to loop around the surroundings of the Combes Lavaux - Jean Roland natural reserve ๐. At km 12, the north ends and we head back towards the starting town ๐. The forest, that's enough, so at km 17 you find yourself among fields and vineyards, for 2 km ๐. After 18.6 km, the loop is completed, and now we'll let you recover and enjoy! ๐
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM
- Elevation gainย :ย 330mD+
A few more words
For this trail in the wilderness ๐ฒ, an immersion is guaranteed. Starting from Gevrey-Chambertin, you'll head towards the southwest of the city ๐๏ธ, at the center of the Forest and Meadow Ecosystems of the Combes of the Cรดte Dijonnaise ๐ณ. With a bit of luck, the weather will be on your side โ๏ธ and you might catch a glimpse of the Alps on your path! ๐ป After a beautiful traverse to the west of the forest, youโll head back to the north โฌ๏ธ at km 7 towards two other locations: the Chamboeuf State Forest and the Chamboeuf Municipal Forest ๐๏ธ.
Instead of heading back north, you will turn towards the starting town ๐, under the Chamboeuf Municipal Forest. From km 10 to 11, you will follow the Forest and Meadow Ecosystems of the Combes of the Cรดte Dijonnaise. Then, returning to the fields, town, and vineyards ๐, the finish line is just around the corner! ๐ Now you can relax and enjoy! ๐โโ๏ธ
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:40 AM
- Elevation gainย :ย 330mD+
- 1 loopx12โkm
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your race number at the following address: 3 rue de l'รฉglise, Gevrey-Chambertin 21220:
On Saturday, March 28 from 10 am to 6:30 pm
On Sunday, March 29 from 7:30 am until 30 minutes before the start of each race
The race starts will be at: 3 rue de l'รฉglise, Gevrey-Chambertin:
For the 19km at 9:00 am
For the 12km at 9:30 am
For the 12km walk at 9:40 am
No, it is not mandatory, however, you will need to present a PPS certificate dated less than a year from the date of the race.
Yes, you must be born in 2008 or earlier for the 19km and 12km races.
For the walk, there are no restrictions.
Here is the price of the race numbers (including registration fees):
For the 19km:
Until 03/22/2026: โฌ19.50
Then โฌ24.50
For the 12km:
Until 03/22/2026: โฌ12.50
Then โฌ17.50
For the 12km walk:
Until 03/22/2026: โฌ12.50
Then โฌ17.50
Yes, refreshments are provided:
For the 19km, 2 refreshments: 1 solid and 1 liquid and 1 at the finish line
For the 12km, 1 full refreshment and 1 at the finish line
Note, there are no cups at the refreshments, you must bring your own.
If you have any further questions, you can contact the organizers by email: traildutacot@gmail.com
You can check the race rules here
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