Boulieu Trail

Boulieu Trail is a series of trail races held in Boulieu-lès-Annonay, located in the Ardèche department of France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It takes place in early October, a time when the weather can be mild or cool, and some participants might begin their run in darkness. The event is rooted in nature running, featuring mountain terrain, parkland, and a variety of distances from short, accessible courses to longer challenges. The shortest race, Village, covers an easy 8 km. Les Hameaux extends to 12.9 km with additional elevation gain around the village outskirts. La Croix de Chirol is 20.6 km and offers vistas towards the Alps, the Vercors, and Pilat. La Cance is a more demanding 39.8 km route, including 1,700 m of elevation gain and a path through a natural park. This range allows the series to accommodate casual runners, regular trail runners, and athletes seeking a challenging mountain experience.