Capito trail - Saint-Julien-Chapteuil 2026

The Capito'Trail guides runners across the volcanic "sucs" near Saint-Julien-Chapteuil in Haute-Loire, utilizing the town's sport complex as the start and finish point. This trail running event takes place in late October, approximately 30 minutes from Saint-Etienne and about an hour from Lyon or Aubenas. Participants can choose from several race options: a long course of 33-34 km with roughly 1,500 m of elevation gain, an 18-20 km option, a 10-12 km option, alongside Nordic walking, hiking, children's races, and an 8 km night run. The long course presents a challenge with its technical terrain, crossing six sucs and significant climbing within the specified distance. The shorter routes explore the Meygal landscape; the 12 km course leads to Monedeyres, featuring a musical aid station and passing Bourgeneuf. The 20 km course heads towards Monac, Mont Chanis, Mont Rouge, and includes single-track sections before concluding back in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil. The previous edition saw over 900 participants. Organized by Chapteuil Sports Nature, its fifteenth edition continues to host a diverse group of racers, walkers, Nordic walkers, families, and night-trail runners over the same weekend.