Le Trail des Hobbits

Come challenge the mystical legend of the Hairy Feet on the highlands of La Comté!

 

Just a stone's throw from the slag heaps, you'll discover the first hills of Artois. Nestled in the heart of a verdant countryside, this small village of La Comté (900 inhabitants) will offer you many surprises with its castles, its mill and its 15th-century church. Routes crossing woods, undergrowth, fields, running alongside waterways, stony paths and ridges… And of course, you'll get your share of elevation gain! From the top of its 189 metres, the Mont de la Comté (famous for its paragliding spot) is already laughing at the sight of you grimacing! But what a reward afterwards, when you stop to admire these splendid landscapes and cross paths along the way with cows, rabbits, hares, pheasants and, for the luckiest ones, does and roe deer!

 

The Trail des Hobbits in La Comté is also an immersion in the legend of the famous "Lord of the Rings" by JRR Tolkien. Come challenge the Hobbits and their hairy feet, claim your precious at the finish line and enjoy a festive atmosphere with plenty of entertainment!

 

💥 New for 2026: solidarity race bibs!

This year, 150 race bibs (50 per distance) will honour the Pattes Blanches community. Available from the opening of registrations on Thursday 13 November at 6pm, they are offered at the full price plus €10, donated to associations and educational projects for children in our rural villages.

 

If you choose a solidarity race bib, you also benefit from a few perks:

✅ dedicated queue to collect your race bib on the day;

✅ invitation to a special recce (date to be communicated later);

✅ priority to book your race bib next year

 

And the Pieds Velus will keep you informed of the supported initiatives throughout the year, total transparency!

 

The highlights of the Trail des Hobbits:

• Experience the sunset from the top of the Mont de La Comté.
• Taste elvish bread at the refreshment stations.
• The grand finale of the fireworks display.
• A cross-style start.

 

What you'll find on site:

• A family-friendly, popular and festive atmosphere that has made its reputation
• Authentic, caring and smiling volunteers
• Entertainment and shows for young and old
• Generous and varied refreshments for all tastes

 

Results:

• 2019 Saturday - 2019 Sunday
• 2022
• 2023 - La Trilogie
• 2025
• 2026