Trail du Canigou
The most mythical trail in Catalan Country, at the summit of the Pic du Canigou
About Canigó Championship
The most mythical trail in Catalan Country
Since 1905, the Canigó Championship has been a sports institution in the Pyrénées-Orientales. This mythical race that leads to the summit of the Pic du Canigou (2,785 m) from Vernet-les-Bains is one of the oldest mountain running events in France. Renamed Trail du Canigou, the event has modernized by offering a full weekend of races for all levels.
Formats for all levels
The weekend program offers a variety of races adapted to each runner's profile:
- Maratrail du Canigou: 44.3 km with 2,600 m of positive elevation gain, ascent to the summit of Canigou
- Trail du Barbet: 33 km, 2,100 m D+
- Trail des Mattes Rouges: 20 km, 1,250 m D+
- Tour de Goa: 10.5 km, 600 m D+
- Double KV du Canigou: 10.5 km, 2,035 m D+
- Nocturne de la Pena: 8.8 km, 500 m D+ (night race)
- KV de Bonne Aigue: 5.4 km, 1,000 m D+
A magnificent mountain setting
The routes cross sumptuous landscapes: beech and fir forests, mountain pastures, mountain lakes, dizzying ridges, and of course the iconic summit of Canigou with its 360° view of the Mediterranean and the Pyrenean range. The diversity of the routes allows you to discover the natural richness of the Canigó massif, classified as a Grand Site de France.
A friendly and popular event
The start village in Vernet-les-Bains buzzes with the rhythm of the races all weekend. Bib collection at the Casino, runner's village, warm aid stations at the checkpoints, award ceremony, and a festive Catalan atmosphere make the Canigó Championship much more than just a race: a true gathering of the Catalan Pyrenees trail community.
Canigó Championship — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The Trail du Canigou returns on August 8th and 9th, 2026 in Vernet-les-Bains with its seven mythical race formats. Registrations have been open since January 15th, 2026, on pyreneeschrono.fr. Medical certificate (PPS) required, poles forbidden on Sunday.
Programme Canigó Championship 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026
- 8:30 AM — Double KV du Canigou (10.9 km, 2,010 m D+)
- 9:30 AM — KV de Bonne Aigue (5.4 km, 1,010 m D+)
- 8:30 PM — Nocturne de la Pena (8.8 km, 555 m D+)
Sunday, August 9, 2026
- 5:30 AM — Maratrail du Canigou (44.3 km, 2,650 m D+)
- 6:30 AM — Trail du Barbet with load (33 km, 2,100 m D+)
- 7:00 AM — Trail du Barbet (33 km, 2,100 m D+)
- 8:30 AM — Trail des Mattes Rouges (20 km, 1,230 m D+)
- 9:15 AM — Tour de Goa (10.5 km, 560 m D+)
Bib collection on Friday, August 7 from 3 PM to 6:30 PM at the Casino de Vernet-les-Bains, then on Saturday, August 8 at the start of the vertical kilometers in the morning and from 2 PM to 7 PM at the Casino for other formats. Medical certificate (PPS) mandatory; poles forbidden on Sunday.
Prices Canigó Championship 2026
Practical information — Canigó Championship
Practical Information
Access
Start and finish at the Casino de Vernet-les-Bains, 66820 Vernet-les-Bains.
- By car: From Perpignan (55 km), take the N116 to Villefranche-de-Conflent then the D116 towards Vernet-les-Bains. Free parking in the village.
- By train: Villefranche-Vernet-les-Bains station (TER Perpignan-Villefranche line and Train Jaune).
Registration
Registration opens on January 15th at 12 p.m. on pyreneeschrono.fr. Medical certificate (PPS) required. Poles forbidden on Sunday.
Bib collection
Friday 3:00 PM-6:30 PM and Saturday at the Casino de Vernet-les-Bains.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 06 10 22 91 61
- Website: championnat-du-canigo.fr
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Casino de Vernet-les-Bains
Casino de Vernet-les-Bains, 66820 Vernet-les-Bains