H2O Trail -Le puy-en-Velay 2027

The H2O Trail in Le Puy-en-Velay takes place in mid-April in Le Puy-en-Velay, located in the Haute-Loire department of France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Participants can select between a 13 km and a 24 km distance, suitable for a shorter nature run or a more challenging trail day. The 13 km route involves a 420-metre climb, whereas the 24 km route ascends 870 metres and is the more frequently chosen option. The race focuses on running through the countryside near Le Puy-en-Velay, with sufficient elevation gain to ensure both distances offer a genuine trail running challenge. The vicinity adds further appeal to the event: Rocher Saint-Michel and Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy are nearby, Château de Polignac is under an hour's drive, and participants might also explore the Auvergne volcanoes or Lac du Bouchet post-race.