Trail des châtaigniers - Saint-Genest-Lachamp 2027

The Trail des Châtaigniers takes place in Saint-Genest-Lachamp, a village in Ardèche, leading runners along marked natural trails within the Monts d'Ardèche regional park. The adult events cover 42 km, 20 km, and 10 km, each featuring significant elevation gain: 2000 m for the longest, 900 m for the middle distance, and 400 m for the shortest. Two children's races are also held around the village. The event's name reflects the chestnut groves the routes traverse, with paths winding through old chestnut forests and open plateau meadows. The majority of the running occurs on single-track trails, positioning the event as a mountain trail race rather than a road-style run. Organized by the local association Les Legrémis, it is known among runners as “the trail that stings,” and participation is open to both licensed and non-licensed men and women.