Menestrail

When Moncontour dons its beautiful trail armor, Le Menestrail emerges from the woods. It's that time of year when the colors of Brittany mingle with sweat, when the trails awaken from their slumber, and when everyone comes looking for a little challenge—according to their desires—in this playground that has been running for several editions. Le Menestrail offers a range of races, from discovery to ultra-demanding, but always imbued with character and authenticity.

What you'll find there:

• A trail village perched in the medieval town: race numbers, discussions, local products, and smiles;
• An atmosphere that unites seasoned runners and newcomers alike, all pulled by the same thread—that of mud, shortness of breath, and mastered off-piste;
• Routes that tell the story of the region: green passages, rocky ridges, damp undergrowth, panoramas that appear when you seek them out;
• Several formats for all tastes and paces: the ultra that pushes you far, the intermediate formats that balance effort and pleasure, and the short formats that open the door to discovery.

Course Focus:

The Menestrail courses are an invitation to get off the pavement and sleep a little in your sneakers. The Ultra Menestrail takes you on a nearly 100 km run with a significant elevation gain—it's hours of taming the terrain, alternating between exposed ridges and slippery roots. The Grand Menestrail also packs a punch: long stretches, technical sections, moments of balance between effort and vertigo, understandable even when your thighs are talking. You'll also find the Cambrousse, the 34 km that hits the mark: long enough to push you, gentle enough to keep you smiling. And for those who prefer a lighter format, there's the "classic" Menestrail (24 km), the Crapahute, the Tour du Courtil... each with its own profile, its own challenges, all with one common trait: making you feel alive along the trail.

3 (very) good reasons to participate:

• Add depth to your season: step outside the box, test your limits, experience the hills, the rocks, the wind in your face;
• Choose your level, your style: ultra, long, medium, or discovery—but always a version of yourself in the race;
• Join a trail community that celebrates sharing as much as performance, in a genuine atmosphere, combining effort, exchange, and nature.

Do you feel ready to leave your mark on the trails around Moncontour? The ground is shaking a little, the paths are already whispering. The Menestrail awaits you.