Aquaterra Festival
Nature sports festival: trail running, swimrun, and hiking at Lake Bort-les-Orgues
About Aquaterra
The meeting point for nature sports in Corrèze
Aquaterra is the unmissable nature sports festival in Corrèze and Auvergne. Organized every year at the beginning of July at Lake Bort-les-Orgues, at the confluence of the Corrèze, Puy-de-Dôme, and Cantal departments, the event transforms the Dordogne reservoir into the region's outdoor sports hotspot.
For one day, around 1500 participants converge on Bort-les-Orgues to compete on trail running, swimrun, and hiking courses in a spectacular natural setting between mountains and lake. The event celebrates the beauty of the Corrèze and Auvergne landscapes while offering sports challenges suitable for all levels.
Trail runs, swimruns, and hikes for all levels
Aquaterra offers a complete sports program with 5 trail runs, 3 swimruns, and 4 hikes:
Trail Runs: Discovery courses of 5 and 12 km, short trails of 25 and 46 km, a long trail of 70 km, and an ultra-trail of 110 km. Each course offers panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Swimruns: A combination of running and swimming in Lake Bort-les-Orgues, a demanding discipline that combines land and water endurance.
Hikes: Courses of 5, 10, 21, and 25 km to discover the area at a more contemplative pace.
A festival by the lake
The event takes place around and on Lake Bort-les-Orgues, offering an exceptional setting for athletes. Starts and finishes are organized by the lake, creating a friendly and festive atmosphere. The organization provides refreshments, timing, and entertainment throughout the day.
Aquaterra — edition 2026
The 15th edition of Aquaterra will take place on Monday, July 13, 2026, around Lake Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze). A nature sports festival at the crossroads of Corrèze, Cantal, and Puy-de-Dôme, it offers 5 trails, 4 hikes, and 3 swimruns, including a stage of the French championship. In 2026, the event celebrates the 75th anniversary of the EDF Bort-les-Orgues dam, which participants will cross.
Aquaterra 2026 — 15th Edition
Aquaterra returns on Monday, July 13, 2026 to Lake Bort-les-Orgues for its 15th edition. This outdoor sports festival takes place in a spectacular setting, around the Dordogne reservoir, amidst forests, castles (Val, Pierrefitte, Thynières), and the famous EDF dam. Starts and finishes are located at Place Marmontel, in the heart of the town.
An Anniversary Edition
In 2026, Aquaterra celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Bort-les-Orgues dam: for the occasion, participants will cross the interior of the dam during the trail, hike, and swimrun events. Also new, the 8 km 'Rando Cart' allows participants to walk with their dog, benefiting the Bort animal shelter.
Three Disciplines
The program combines trail running, hiking, and swimrun, from discovery formats to ultra-distances, allowing everyone to find their challenge in an exceptional natural environment.
Programme Aquaterra 2026
Trails (5 courses)
- L'EDF'i du Lac — 85 km, 3,700 m D+ (ultra-trail) · start 5:00 AM
- La Puydomoise — 50 km, 2,000 m D+ · start 8:00 AM
- La Corrézienne — 27 km, 1,000 m D+ · start 9:30 AM
- La Cantaloune — 16 km, 500 m D+ · start 9:00 AM
- La Trace de l'Écureuil — 8 km, 300 m D+
Hikes (4 courses)
- La Corrézienne — Hike, 27 km, 1,000 m D+
- La Cantaloune — Hike, 16 km, 500 m D+
- La Trace de l'Écureuil — Hike, 8 km, 300 m D+
- La Rando Cart — 8 km with your dog, 200 m D+ (new, benefiting the Bort animal shelter)
Swimruns (3 courses)
- Le Jean-Louis Veillat (L format) — 40 km including 6 km swimming, 1,500 m D+ (French championship stage)
- Le Beau Lieu (M format) — 21 km including 4 km swimming, 500 m D+
- Le Val-Bort (S format) — 10 km including 2.2 km swimming, 300 m D+
All courses cross the interior of the EDF Bort dam to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
Highlights Aquaterra 2026
- 15th edition · Monday, July 13, 2026
- Crossing the interior of the EDF dam (75th anniversary) during trail, hike, and swimrun events
- French swimrun championship stage (Le Jean-Louis Veillat, 40 km)
- New 'Rando Cart': 8 km with your dog, benefiting the Bort animal shelter
- Exceptional setting around Lake Dordogne, castles of Val, Pierrefitte, and Thynières
Prices Aquaterra 2026
Practical information — Aquaterra
Access
Aquaterra takes place in Bort-les-Orgues (19110), in Corrèze, on the shores of the Dordogne lake.
- By car: From Ussel (30 km), take the D982. From Mauriac (25 km), take the D922. From Clermont-Ferrand (80 km), take the A89 then the D922.
- Parking: On-site by the lake
Prices and registration
- Trail Runs: Vary depending on distances (see website)
- Swimruns: Vary depending on formats
- Hikes: Vary depending on distances
- Online registration required
Date
- Every year: Early July (usually the first or second weekend)
Contact
- Phone: 07 61 78 13 70
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.trail-aquaterra.com
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Lac de Bort-les-Orgues
Lac de Bort-les-Orgues, 19110 Bort-les-Orgues