Madeloc skytrail - Banyuls-sur-Mer 2026

Madeloc Skytrail begins and ends in Banyuls-sur-Mer, a Mediterranean town in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of southern France. Held in late November, it is a trail race series with three main distances: the 12 km Trail de la Mer, the 30 km Défi de Madeloc, and the 45 km Madeloc Marathon. The short race offers runners a coastal option, while the longer routes ascend to the heights above the Mediterranean, requiring more mountain experience. The routes are situated between the sea and the Catalan Pyrenees, with views over the Côte Vermeille and the Pyrenees, distinct from a flat road-race feel. The event embraces its local setting: runners can visit Collioure, stop at a Banyuls winery for sweet natural wine, or rest on nearby beaches. It is suited for trail runners seeking a compact race weekend with significant climbing, sea air, and a distinct Catalan coast identity.