Raidlight Trail Festival
The trail festival in Chartreuse for all levels
About Raidlight Trail Festival
Raidlight Trail Festival: the trail running celebration in the heart of Chartreuse
The Raidlight Trail Festival is one of the major trail running events in Isère and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Every year in May, the village of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse welcomes up to 1,800 runners from all over France and Europe for a weekend of mountain races in the exceptional setting of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park.
Six race formats for all levels
The festival offers a varied range of races allowing everyone to find their challenge, from beginners to experienced trail runners:
- Vertical Kilometer (KMV): 4 km with 900 m of positive elevation gain, an intense ascent on Friday evening (130 bibs max)
- Festi'Trail: 17 km with 800 m D+, an ideal discovery course for a first trail experience (300 bibs max)
- Festi'Rando: 17 km with 800 m D+, hiking version of the same course, open to all
- Semi Trail: 24 km with 1,400 m D+, for intermediate runners (350 bibs max)
- Sky Trail: 27 km with 2,000 m D+, an aerial race on the Chartreuse peaks (300 bibs max)
- Trail Tour: 33 km with 2,000 m D+, a demanding course across the ridges (350 bibs max)
- Maratour: 46 km with 2,600 m D+, the festival's flagship event, a true mountain marathon (350 bibs max)
An exceptional natural setting
The Raidlight Trail Festival courses wind through fir and spruce forests, alpine pastures, and limestone ridges of the Chartreuse massif. Runners evolve in a preserved environment, classified Natura 2000, between peaks culminating at over 2,000 meters and green valleys, offering breathtaking panoramas of the Alps, Mont Blanc, and the Belledonne range.
A festive and family-friendly spirit
Beyond the competition, the Raidlight Trail Festival stands out for its friendly and festive atmosphere. The start-finish village offers entertainment, a catering area, and an exhibitors' zone. The Festi'Rando offers a non-competitive alternative (10 €) to discover the trails by walking.
An event rooted in the territory
The festival is organized by Trail Nature Organisation and bears the name of Raidlight, an emblematic trail brand founded by Benoît Laval in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. The event benefits from the support of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park, the municipality, and local tourism and mountain sports stakeholders, contributing to the renown of Chartreuse as a leading trail destination.
Raidlight Trail Festival — edition 2026
Raidlight Trail Festival 2026 — 14th edition
The 14th edition of the Raidlight Trail Festival took place from May 15 to 17, 2026, in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, in the heart of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park, with a quota of 1,800 bibs across all races.
The weekend program was structured around six race formats for all levels:
- Friday, May 15: Vertical Kilometer (4 km / 900 m D+) at 5:00 PM, start from the dairy
- Saturday, May 16: Maratour (46 km / 2,600 m D+) at 8:00 AM, Trail Tour (33 km / 2,000 m D+) at 8:30 AM, Semi Trail (24 km / 1,400 m D+) at 9:00 AM, Festi'Trail and Festi'Rando (17 km / 800 m D+) at 9:30 AM
- Sunday, May 17: Sky Trail (27 km / 2,000 m D+) at 8:00 AM
The children's races were canceled for this edition. The festival village, set up in front of the Raidlight-Vertical building, hosted a catering area, trail and mountain specialized exhibitors, and entertainment for the whole family.
Programme Raidlight Trail Festival 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026
- 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: KMV bib collection (Village Hall)
- 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM: other races bib collection (Village Hall)
- 5:00 PM: KMV start — Vertical Kilometer (4 km / 900 m D+) from the dairy
- 7:00 PM: KMV awards ceremony (Village Hall)
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- 7:00 AM: bib collection opens (Village Hall)
- 8:00 AM: Maratour start (46 km / 2,600 m D+) — Raidlight-Vertical building
- 8:30 AM: Trail Tour start (33 km / 2,000 m D+) — Raidlight-Vertical building
- 9:00 AM: Semi Trail start (24 km / 1,400 m D+) — Raidlight-Vertical building
- 9:30 AM: Festi'Trail start (17 km / 800 m D+) — Raidlight-Vertical building
- 9:35 AM: Festi'Rando start (17 km / 800 m D+) — Raidlight-Vertical building
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: awards ceremonies according to races (Village Hall)
Please note: children's races have been canceled for the 2026 edition.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
- 7:00 AM: bib collection opens
- 8:00 AM: Sky Trail start (27 km / 2,000 m D+) — Raidlight-Vertical building
- 12:00 PM: Sky Trail awards ceremony (Village Hall)
Highlights Raidlight Trail Festival 2026
- 14th edition of the trail festival in Chartreuse, from May 15 to 17, 2026
- Six race formats from 4 to 46 km with elevation gains from 800 to 2,600 m
- Vertical Kilometer on Friday evening, the flagship dry climb event
- Festi'Rando open to all, a non-competitive 17 km alternative
- Exceptional setting in the heart of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park (classified Natura 2000)
- Overall quota of 1,800 bibs across all races
Prices Raidlight Trail Festival 2026
Practical information — Raidlight Trail Festival
Start and Finish Location
The festival village is located in Bourg de Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, in the heart of the Chartreuse massif. Race starts and finishes take place in front of the Raidlight-Vertical building, with the exception of the KMV, which starts at the dairy (500 m below the village).
Access
By car
From Grenoble (25 km): take the D512 towards Col de Porte then Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. From Chambéry (35 km): take the D912 via Col du Granier. Free parking spaces are available near the festival village.
By public transport
Bus connections are possible from Grenoble via the TransIsère line. Carpooling is strongly encouraged by the organization.
Bib Collection
Bib collection takes place at the Salle des fêtes in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse:
- Friday: from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM for the KMV, until 6:00 PM for other races
- Saturday and Sunday: from 7:00 AM, no later than 10 minutes before the start
Registration Fees (2026 edition)
Decreasing rate: first 50 bibs at a reduced price, then standard rate.
- KMV (4 km): 15 € then 16 €
- Festi'Rando (17 km walk): 10 €
- Festi'Trail (17 km): 17 € then 21 €
- Semi Trail (24 km): 24 € then 30 €
- Sky Trail (27 km): 30 € then 35 €
- Trail Tour (33 km): 33 € then 40 €
- Maratour (46 km): 46 € then 55 €
Overall quota: 1,800 bibs across all races. Online registration on the official platform.
Accommodation
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse offers numerous accommodations: hotels, gîtes, bed and breakfasts, and campsites. It is recommended to book early, as the village is often fully booked during the festival weekend.
Mandatory Equipment
Each race requires mandatory equipment detailed in the regulations (minimum 1 L water reserve, survival blanket, whistle, cup, medical information sheet). Checks are carried out during bib collection.
Contact
Organizer: Trail Nature Organisation
Email: [email protected]
Official website: raidlight-trailfestival.com
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Where does it take place — Raidlight Trail Festival
Village du festival - Le Bourg
Le Bourg, 38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse