La galopade des amoureux 2027

La Galopade des Amoureux is a running event held in early February in Vouillé, located in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The races take place on the paths within the Vouillé forest. Participants can run individually or as a couple. The available race distances are approximately 7.5 km for La Balade, 15 to 16 km for La Galopade, and 23 km for La Sérénade. AAS VOUILLE is the organizing body, and the event also supports a charitable cause. The longer races consist of single-loop trail runs. La Balade is the shorter option and might incorporate a road-race format depending on the specific race details. The elevation gain is moderate, with around 50 meters over the 15-16 km course and up to 100 meters on the longest route. The challenge lies more in navigating the forest terrain than in steep ascents. Recent events have seen approximately 500 runners and about 250 walkers. Conditions can be muddy, particularly in areas like Traversonne within the Vouillé commune, following periods of poor weather.