Trail Du Château De La Gataudiere - Hiers Brouage 2027

The Trail du Château de La Gataudière begins Sunday morning at the Château de La Gataudière in Marennes-Hiers-Brouage, Charente-Maritime. This 18 km nature trail race, organized by Courir à Bourcefranc, uses the château as its starting point and central hub. The course guides runners primarily away from paved roads, leading them through marshes, thickets, and forest paths in the Marennes region. The elevation gain is moderate, not mountainous, but the terrain—marshy ground, wooded areas, and gentle inclines—offers more variation than a flat road race. Participants pick up their bibs at the château, participate in a group warm-up, and pay a 19 euro registration fee. The event is also featured by the tourist office for Île d’Oléron and the Marennes Basin, aligning with its character as a local trail event centered on a historic estate, distinct from a typical urban race.