La Montoise 2026

La Montoise is a late-September trail and Nordic walking event in Notre-Dame-de-Monts, on the Vendée coast in western France. Participants can choose nature trails of 11, 17, or 24 km, and walkers have Nordic walking options, including a timed 17 km event. The 11 km trail is listed as the most popular distance, offering an accessible entry point for runners seeking a shorter coastal nature race. The routes are described as nature courses by the sea, with loop formats specified for the 11 km and 17 km options. The event welcomes licensed and non-licensed participants, with medical paperwork required for non-licensed runners in the trail races. La Montoise succeeded the Course de la soupe de poisson, continuing a local race slot with a broader format: trail running, Nordic walking, and a Nordic outing instead of a single road race.