Vertical run 2026

The Vertical run is the perfect format if you want to treat yourself to an intense thrill right in the mountains, without spending the whole day there. ⛰️.

You set off in Salazie, in the heart of a cirque that gives you goosebumps from the very first meters. Here, the forest is a true green cathedral, the air is cool, and every bend reminds you that you didn’t come here to knit. 🌿.

Over 2.5 km, you’ll feel it climbing, but that’s exactly what makes the challenge addictive: it’s short, it’s punchy, and it pushes you to surprise yourself. You’ll go looking for your best self… and you’ll find it a little higher up. 🔥.

Come with grippy shoes, a light jacket (Salazie likes surprises), and keep a bit in reserve at the start, because here “vertical” isn’t a marketing angle… it’s the plan. 😅.

And after you cross the line, enjoy what’s nearby: take a detour to Hell-Bourg for its charm and its Creole houses, go see the Voile de la Mariée for a life-size postcard view, then head to the Mare à Poule d’Eau for a peaceful stroll. Finish with a relaxed moment near the Maison Folio, perfect as a couple or with family to gently come back down… in every sense of the term. 🏡!