Trail sud Touraine

A full-fledged trail running event, ideally placed on the calendar to kick off the season with a wide range of events, ranging from 46km trail runs to 12km, including a 23km, a 46km duo, an 11km timed Nordic walk, and a hike open to all. You'll discover the Creuse and Claise valleys and cross the Bois des Cours plateau, surrounded by unspoiled nature. Come and discover South Touraine in a different way...

The "Courir Marcher dans le Sud Touraine" association is organizing its semi-night trail and hike on Saturday, March 7, 2026 starting at 3:00 p.m. for the seventh year.

On the program:

• 3:00 PM: Start of the 46km Loches Sud Touraine Individual Race (will be part of the National Trail Challenge (long distance) calendar in 2026, qualifying for the 2026 French Short Trail Championships, National Label, 2 ITRA points and certified UTMB® Index in the category), elevation gain of 1,100m.
• 3:00 PM: Start of the 46km Duo Race which is run by teams of 2 runners (this is not a relay!), 2 ITRA points, certified UTMB® Index in the category, elevation gain of 1,100m.
• 3:45 PM: Start of the Nordic Walking Competition 11km (Registered for the Tours National Nordic Walking Challenge, Qualifying for the 2026 French Nordic Walking Championships, Regional Label and selected event for the 2026 Departmental Nordic Walking Challenge 37)
• 3:50 PM to 4:00 PM: Start of the Hike for All (open starts)
• 5:30 PM: Start of the 23km Andros Sport (UTMB® Index certified race in the category, 1 ITRA point and registered for the Departmental Trail Challenge 37), elevation gain 500m
• 6:00 PM: Start of the 12km Intermarché Yzeures-sur-Creuse & Buzançais, elevation gain 300m

6:45 PM: Arrival of the first competitors of the 12km, last finishers of the 46km race around 10:45 pm.

Most of the course will run through undergrowth and meadows. Only the 46km race will delve into the Claise Valley, passing through Grand-Pressigny and Chaumussay before returning to Chambon via the heights of Barrou.

All departures are from Barrou, and arrivals in Chambon are made possible by a shuttle bus system to reach the starting point from Chambon. The goal is to make this event a major sports festival, to promote physical activity, and to showcase the Creuse and Claise valleys.