Trail delle Streghe 2026

If you love both long walks by the sea by the sea and rugged altitude trails deep in the mountains 🪨, the Trail delle Streghe will surely appeal to you 😋. Located about a hundred kilometers from the southern France and the Monegasque empire 🇲🇨, this event takes place on the Italian coast, in the county of Savona 🧼. However, it's not about foam parties here, but about trail running and running 😎. The events take place between Spotorno and Noli, two towns in the larger region of Liguria 🇮🇹, where, among other things, you'll find the Ligurian Sea 🐡. Yes, the water is turquoise and the landscapes are stunning, but let's talk about the race 🏃.

The organizers have planned "classic" trail running and quirky quirks for you 😳. On the "classic but beautiful" side, there's a "Witches' Marathon" of 44 km and 1,915 mD+ . If you're a true marathoner, you've probably shuddered at the words "marathons" and "44 km", but don't fret 😱; we know there are 2 extra kilometers compared to the official distance 😮‍💨. The key thing to remember is the almost 2,000 mD+, which will wipe you out. The "30 km wall" won't be the only wall you risk encountering, if you see what I mean … 🧱. Then, you'll find a 17 km with an additional 750 mD+. Between Spotorno and Noli, you'll navigate through the Ligurian hinterland and see as much coastline as forested areas. There's also the 9 km and its 400 mD+ in a trail non-timed format ⏱️. Perfect for the shyest runners wishing to set themselves a major challenge ✅. Also, we don't want to spoil, but the view at 246 m altitude is really nice 😍.

Regarding more original courses, there is a "Family run" format of 5 km, to be done with family or friends 🤝. It's time to bring your buddy who keeps logging "easy runs" on Strava 📲 but you've never seen actually run 👀 (and yes, we all have one in our entourage), or to push your partner to test themselves in the discipline. The second course we recommend trying while spaces last is the "TDS vertical" 📈. For this event, you should prepare your glutes and thighs, it won't exactly be a "walk in the park" 🥵. The concept is simple: climb the Bergeggina vertical staircase 🪜 on the seafront of Bergeggi. Between little goat-like jumps 🐐, don't forget to glance back to witness the sublime scene of the vast sunlit body of water ☀️. So whether you're more of a short but intense format, a long but splendid format or a shared format, you will surely find an event suited to your desires 😉.

Now that you are eager to come jogging in Spotorno 👟 (yes, we know), let us describe the landscapes 🏞️. On land: small rocky mountains covered with plants typical of the south, like olive trees 🫒, pines 🌲, lavender 🪻, or aloe vera. In short, a blend of gray and green that breathes sunshine and holidays 🧳. Turning around, you'll see these same cliffs plunging into a sea split between deep blue 🐙 and bright turquoise ✨, creating ideal swimming and diving areas 🤿. If you prefer rain, clouds, and deserted muddy landscapes, this trail might not be for you 😅. However, if you decide to extend your stay in the region, you'll find there's no shortage of activities: the city of Genoa and its famous harbor 🚢 await you for colorful visits. Heading west, you can let the wind guide you and stop at any beaches that suit you. Maybe it's finally time to plan that road-trip along the Mediterranean coast that you've been mulling over for a while… 💭

But now it's your turn, we'd love to help, but we're not going to sunbathe run in your place either ⛱️.