Trail de Sancerre
Run in the heart of the Sancerre vineyards
About Trail de Sancerre
The Trail de Sancerre is much more than just a race: it's a sporting and tourist experience in the heart of one of France's most beautiful vineyards. Every year in June, hundreds of runners gather to tread the paths of Sancerrois in a friendly atmosphere.
Courses for all levels
The Trail de Sancerre offers several races adapted to all profiles:
Main courses
- La Magnum (35 km, 1000 m D+): the challenge for seasoned runners
- La Fillette (15 km, 550 m D+): intermediate technical course
- La Démarrante (8 km, 250 m D+): to discover trail running
- La Remontée (3 km, 100 m D+): short accessible race
- Les P'tits Vitis (900 m to 1.8 km): children's races
2026: The Ultra du Piton - 90th AOC Anniversary
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the AOC Sancerre, the 2026 edition offers an exceptional course:
- L'Ultra du Piton (90 km, 2500 m D+): duo race
- Limited to 90 participants (45 teams)
- A unique challenge for a historic anniversary
Exceptional landscapes
The routes cross:
- The vineyards: endless rows of vines
- The wine villages: remarkable architectural heritage
- The viewpoints: panoramas of the Loire and Berry
- The vineyard paths: authentic trails between the plots
A festive and wine tourism atmosphere
The Trail de Sancerre combines sport and pleasure:
- Gourmet aid stations: local products and Sancerre wines
- Entertainment: musical atmosphere on the course
- Start/finish village: exhibitors, tastings, catering
- Conviviality: trail spirit and sharing
Trail de Sancerre — edition 2026
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Sancerre Trail returns to the heart of the vineyard for an exceptional edition, marking the 90th anniversary of the Sancerre AOP appellation. On the program: the creation of the Ultra du Piton, an unprecedented 90 km duo course (2500 m D+) limited to 45 teams, which starts around midnight from Champ Loiseau, in addition to the five traditional events open to all levels.
A vintage edition for the 90th anniversary of Sancerre AOP
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Sancerre appellation (1936-2026), the Sancerre Trail reinvents itself on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and offers, in addition to the usual races, an exceptional event reserved for this edition: the Ultra du Piton, a 90 km duo orientation trail crossing the fourteen communes of Sancerrois, with 2500 m of positive elevation gain.
The Ultra du Piton, the 2026 novelty
Open to only 45 teams of 2 runners (90 places in total), this night race starts around midnight from Champ Loiseau - Rempart des Dames. The course is structured into three distinct loops (25, 30, and 35 km) to be completed autonomously, without marking, with a QR code orientation system to scan. The last loop coincides with that of La Magnum. Price: 110 € per person. Applications opened on January 12, 2026, via a form with Protiming registration on February 16 (FFA licensees) or February 18 (non-licensees).
The five traditional races
The Sancerre Trail remains faithful to its family format with five events accessible to all levels, around Champ Loiseau in Sancerre. Nearly 3,000 participants and 400 volunteers are expected at the event.
A unique playground: the Sancerre vineyard
Each course offers 360° panoramas of the Sancerre hillsides and the Loire Valley. Refreshment points are set up in the heart of the vineyards, and each participant leaves with a bottle of Sancerre and a tasting glass. Showers, changing rooms, shuttles, and parking facilitate the organization of the day.
Programme Trail de Sancerre 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Friday, June 12 (eve) - around midnight
- ~00:00 — Ultra du Piton · 90 km / 2500 m D+ in duo · start Champ Loiseau (45 teams max)
Saturday, June 13
- 08:30 — La Magnum · 35 km / 1000 m D+ · start Champ Loiseau
- 09:00 onwards — Les P'tits Vitis · children's races from 900 m to 1.8 km, by age categories (free)
- 10:00 — La Fillette · 15 km / 570 m D+
- 10:15 — La Démarrante · 8 km / 250 m D+
- 10:20 — La Remontée · 3 km / 100 m D+ (reserved for cadets)
Registrations and full regulations on protiming.fr and on trail-de-sancerre.com. Several races are already on a waiting list.
Highlights Trail de Sancerre 2026
- New for 2026: Ultra du Piton - 90 km duo (45 teams only) for the 90th anniversary of Sancerre AOP
- Night orientation trail without marking with QR codes
- 5 events accessible to all levels, from 3 km to 35 km
- Nearly 3,000 participants and 400 volunteers mobilized
- Refreshment points set up in the heart of the vineyards
- A bottle of Sancerre and a tasting glass offered to each runner
- 360° panoramas of the Sancerre vineyard and the Loire Valley
Prices Trail de Sancerre 2026
Practical information — Trail de Sancerre
Practical Information
Date: Mid-June (Saturday)
Location: Sancerre, 18300
Website: www.trail-de-sancerre.com
Registration
Registration opens early 2026 on the official website. Limited places, especially for the Ultra du Piton 2026 (90 participants).
Races
- La Magnum: 35 km, 1000 m D+
- La Fillette: 15 km, 550 m D+
- La Démarrante: 8 km, 250 m D+
- La Remontée: 3 km, 100 m D+
- Les P'tits Vitis: 900 m to 1.8 km (children)
- Ultra du Piton 2026: 90 km, 2500 m D+ (duo, 90 places)
Prices
Vary depending on the races and registration period (decreasing prices).
Accommodation
Booking recommended in Sancerre and surrounding areas (high attendance).
Access
Sancerre, accessible via D955 from Bourges (45 km). Parking organized for the event.
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Where does it take place — Trail de Sancerre
Champ Loiseau - Rempart des Dames
3 rue du Méridien, 18300 Sancerre, 18300 Sancerre