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Paleotrail
Saint-Césaire, France
December 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026Date confirmed
40 km25 km15 km14 km+6
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
FRTrail Running · Cognac · 9 Events · 47 Races
Trail Running in Cognac
9 verified events with 47 individual races (2 confirmed dates) in Cognac complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events92 confirmed dates
Competitions47Races & courses
Distances0.6 - 80 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Luigi936 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Trail de la Grande Champagne
Segonzac, France
June 19, 2027Date confirmed
80 km55 km30 km15 km+2
ForestKids & Youth Races+4
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Trail des Bois de Louzac
Louzac-Saint-André, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30 km17.5 km10.5 km6.5 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Trail de Grand Cognac
Julienne, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
24 km18 km9.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Cjp24 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Grand Trail de la Folle Blanche
Cherves-Richemont, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km14 km10.5 km7.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadVineyards+4
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Foulées nature de Matha
Matha, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
20 km10 km5 km
Kids & Youth RacesLakes & Ponds+2
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The Grande Champagne Winter Trail
Segonzac, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
32 km20 km12 km
Night RunForest+2
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Devilish Trail of Grand Cognac
Bourg-Charente, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
15.5 km8.5 km
Night RunNature & Off-Road+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026 | Paleotrail | Saint-Césaire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 40 km25 km15 km14 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2027 | Trail de la Grande Champagne | Segonzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 80 km55 km30 km15 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Trail des Bois de Louzac | Louzac-Saint-André, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 30 km17.5 km10.5 km6.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de Grand Cognac | Julienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 24 km18 km9.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Grand Trail de la Folle Blanche | Cherves-Richemont, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 21 km14 km10.5 km7.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Foulées nature de Matha | Matha, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 20 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | The Grande Champagne Winter Trail | Segonzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 32 km20 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Devilish Trail of Grand Cognac | Bourg-Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 15.5 km8.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Potiers | La Chapelle-des-Pots, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 21 km10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in Cognac directory, RunningCompass curates 9 events comprising 47 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.6 km to 80 km and elevation gains up to +2,000 m. Key host locations include Saint-Césaire, Segonzac, Louzac-Saint-André, Julienne. Notable events in this selection include Paleotrail, Trail de la Grande Champagne, Trail des Bois de Louzac.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Cognac?
This overview currently includes 9 verified events featuring 47 individual races. Of these, 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 7 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Cognac?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.6 km to 80 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +2,000 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, Road Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Cognac?
Top host locations include Saint-Césaire, Segonzac, Louzac-Saint-André, Julienne, Cherves-Richemont. Representative events in the catalog include Paleotrail, Trail de la Grande Champagne, Trail des Bois de Louzac, Trail de Grand Cognac. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in Cognac?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 47 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.