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The 10 Most Beautiful trail runs in France

Trail Running
· Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian
Trail ride around Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian via the Rocher des Vierges
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.9 km
2:30 h
496 m
495 m
Magnificent trail in the Hé rault which allows to cover the Rock of the Virgins and to cross the Canyon of the Devil and its landscapes worthy of an American Colorado. Unforgettable!

Trail Running
· L'Ain
Scioux running trail on Grand Colombier
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
closed
13 km
1:50 h
395 m
394 m
Itinerary with a course in the forest, in alpine pastures and then on the crest line of the Grand Colombier. Exceptional panoramic view of the Alps, the Valromey and the lakes of Geneva, Annecy and Le Bourget.Marking: yellow and white / red (GR9)

Trail Running
· Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Circuit de la montagne - Mendiko itzulia
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
17.4 km
4:00 h
852 m
852 m
Au départ d'Espelette, superbe itinéraire montagnard qui vous mènera au Pic du Mondarrain. Pour randonneurs expérimentés et adeptes de la course en montagne (trail).

Trail Running
· Rhône
Trail of St-Martin-en-Haut in Yzeron - Monts du Lyonnais - Saint-Martin-en-Haut
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
19.3 km
6:30 h
556 m
603 m
The attractions of the routeA recommended training ground for the trail: prepare to climb the "wall" located between Rochefort and Yzeron. In compensation, the section from Les Brosses to La Lienne is nothing but happiness.

Trail Running
· Arvière-en-Valromey
Running trail: Climb of the Grand Colombier from Munet
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
15.8 km
2:30 h
981 m
981 m
Starting in the calm forest of the Massif du Grand Colombier, the slopes will lead you to the breathtaking panoramic views of the summit and the rock of Chanduraz during your ascent from the hamlet of Munet to Virieu-le-Petit.

Trail Running
· France
From Col de la Forclaz to Col de Balme
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.3 km
4:40 h
1,283 m
1,284 m
This loop to Col de Balme follows marked trails just a stone’s throw from the French-Swiss border formed by the famous pass.

Trail Running
· France
Vertical kilometer : The incline of the Grand Colombier
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
12.3 km
2:45 h
1,000 m
1,062 m
The Grand Colombier incline from the base of Grand Colombier in the town of Béon to the rock of Chanduraz at 1245m above sea level.This very steep trail is not to be advised to beginners.

Trail Running
· Hautes-Alpes
Parcours trail n°03 - Circuit du Marbre Rose
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10 km
2:45 h
559 m
559 m
Entre pinède, trembles et lavande, le parcours s’annonce plaisant !

Trail Running
· Pyrénées-Orientales
Trail de Llebres - N°3
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
18.6 km
3:30 h
747 m
748 m
Vous aurez un vrai sentiment d'évasion sur le haut parcours, avec la proximité de l'eau et la pureté de la lumière en traversant le site classé des Bouillouses.

Trail Running
· Arvière-en-Valromey
Running trail: Chanduraz from Chavornay
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
11.9 km
2:45 h
820 m
821 m
From the hamlet of Charaillin in the commune of Chavornay, an ascent to Chanduraz at an altitude of 1218 metres on the Grand Colombier massif: at the belvedere, a very open view on the Valromey side; a connection is possible with Béon.
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10 lettres pour démarrer by Olivier
March 28, 2023
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Trail of St-Martin-en-Haut in Yzeron - Monts du Lyonnais - Saint-Martin-en-Haut by Justine
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Planachat !! by Marie
December 13, 2022
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