Sentiers des Vignes 2027

Sentiers des Vignes begins at the Plan d’eau du Chêne in Saint-Julien-de-Concelles, located in the Nantes vineyard area of Loire-Atlantique. This spring trail and nature-running series offers three primary distances: 12 km with 105 m of elevation gain, 23 km with 225 m, and 31 km with 350 m. The shortest race is a compact loop on practical trails, accessible to cadet-age participants, with a limit of approximately 250 to 280 runners. The courses traverse the vineyard hills surrounding Saint-Julien, Le Loroux-Bottereau, La Chapelle, and Divatte-sur-Loire, incorporating both vineyard paths and woodland tracks. The 23 km course, a more recent addition, shares a section of its path and starting point with the 31 km race. The majority of participants originate from within a 30 km radius of the commune, with others traveling from the Nantes region, Vendée, and Maine-et-Loire. The field comprises both FFA-licensed and non-licensed runners. Additionally, the event includes youth races for younger children on modified courses.