le Trail du lac de Villerest 2026

The Trail du Lac de Villerest begins at the Lac de Villerest beach, leading runners near the Gorges de la Loire under headlamps. This night trail event in Villerest offers race distances from short, beginner-friendly options to a 42 km loop, accommodating first-timers, pairs, club runners, and experienced trail runners within the same evening. The primary event, Le Tour du Lac, covers 42 km with 1,250 m of elevation gain, circumnavigating the lake with sunset views before transitioning to a night course. Le Grand-Duc is 26 km with 600 m of climbing, featuring technical sections, forest paths, and lake vistas. L'Échappée Nocturne is 14 km with 330 m of climbing on wooded and runnable trails. La Run Night is an 8 km, 160 m climb option with a more festive atmosphere. The welcome and finish area is located at Salle La Papeterie by the lake. The event is organized by Agence Week&sport in conjunction with US Villerest and the commune of Villerest.