Treg Simien Trail 2026

Want to gain some altitude ⛰ and traverse magnificent landscapes during a trail of 120 km? Head to Ethiopia 🇪🇹, for a race at the heart of nature and atop the mountains. Meet in the north of the country to join Gondar, the former capital 👑 of the country, replaced by Addis Ababa in 1886, yes, no one is irreplaceable! 🤷‍♀️ The Treg Simien Trail takes place in March 2026, in the region of Amhara offering you a sporting trip 🏃 and unique discoveries. Take a deep breath, but save some for the summits, and prepare your belongings 🧳 for the flight! Because the main guest of the trip is indeed the altitude 💨, thanks to which you will have impressive viewpoints.

Five stages over nine days 🗓, is the plan announced to enjoy a perfect moment. For the first few days, wake-ups ⏰ will be at dawn to reach different starting points of the Trail. But don't worry, Ethiopia ranks among the top 5 largest coffee ☕ producers in the world, so you'll have what it takes to stay in shape all day! 👯 From the first stage, you'll dive into the heights, at 2,700m, with a grand welcome 🎷, thanks to 1,200 mD+! A great way to kickstart the week 🥵. Get ready, because the trails are rocky 🪨 and some passages are on the ledge, a truly immersive experience there. As the days go by, the landscapes will become more splendid 🌟, just like the altitude 📈 which will increase gradually, perfect for acclimatization. Would you like an immersion in the United States 🇺🇸? In the initial days, you'll set foot in the rival of the Grand Canyon of Colorado 🏜, the Simien National Park. A breathtaking place where massive erosion has created an exceptional natural site 🌱, with unique peaks, valleys, and precipices.

Throughout the trail, you'll encounter animals and close your tent ⛺. Ethiopia is a country populated by many animals, some quite rare. The most iconic is the Walia ibex, a mountain goat 🐐 found only here! With its horns, you can’t miss it. The Gelada baboon and the Ethiopian wolf 🐺 will also be around, so prepare your bingo card ❌ to ensure you miss none of these wonders of nature! Don’t forget to include the Ethiopian culinary specialty, injera, a very thin bread 🫓 that is typical and delicious, to be enjoyed with various sauces. To conclude your journey, which peaks at over 4,070 m altitude, you have the chance to pass the country's most magnificent panorama 🏞, Imet Gogo, in the heart of the Simien Mountains. The landscape is breathtaking 🌬, but given the height, remember to breathe! The trip wraps up with more leisurely 😌 and touristic days, in Lalibela the 'new Jerusalem,' a site listed by UNESCO. With visits to churches that will remain etched in your memory for their beauty 🏛. Let’s not forget the beautiful capital Addis Ababa, the highest in the world 🌍 with its altitude of 2,355 m to be visited in the final moments of your journey.

To honor the great Haile Gebrselassie, Olympic and world champion 🥇 in athletics, you can be among the first to run on these historic Ethiopian lands, which he particularly cherishes! An ideal setting to enjoy your trail! 😆