Trail de la Margeride - On the Tracks of the Beast

In the heart of the Beast's territory

The Trail de la Margeride takes place in the Monts de la Margeride, a granite massif located in Gévaudan, in the heart of a Natura 2000 zone. The courses wind between 900 and 1500 meters in altitude through wild and preserved landscapes of moors, forests, and peat bogs, in the historic territory of the Beast of Gévaudan.

Four races and a hike

The event offers several formats adapted to all levels:

• On the tracks of the Beast (43 km, 1300 m D+): the flagship race, starts at 8 am, rated ITRA 2 points + 3 mountain points
• Lou pas del Ase (27 km, 820 m D+): starts at 9:30 am
• Lo Clapas (17 km, 410 m D+): starts at 10:30 am
• La Veillade dels Barons (10 km, 250 m D+): semi-night race, starts at 8 pm on Saturday evening
• Ame mes Esclops (15 km, 410 m D+): hike, starts at 9 am

Children's race

A non-competitive children's race is organized on Saturday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm for 5-11 year olds, allowing the youngest to join the celebration.

An eco-responsible event

The Trail de la Margeride is an event mindful of the environment, driven by values of respect for nature and the territory. The courses are designed to minimize the impact on the sensitive natural environments of Margeride. The organization combines sporting, cultural, and economic dimensions for local development.

Permanent Trail Areas

In addition to the annual event, the area offers a network of permanent Trail Areas with 7 marked routes from 8 to 40 km, accessible all year round to discover Margeride by running. Collective training trail mornings are also organized during the summer.