Trail Sainte Victoire 2027

Trail Sainte Victoire takes runners into the Sainte Victoire mountain range above Rousset, in Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence. Held in mid-April, it provides three trail distances: Les Crêtes at 61 km with 3000 m of climbing, Le Cézanne at 42 km with 1510 m, and Le Cengle at 13 km with 370 m. The staggered morning starts create a full mountain-running day rather than a single-race event, and the field is capped by scale rather than spectacle, with about 1200 registrations annually. The routes traverse the rocky Provençal hills around Sainte Victoire, with the longest race focused on ridge running and sustained climbing, while the 13 km option offers newer trail runners a shorter path through the same terrain. The setting is dry, bright southern France: lavender, cicadas, forest, and limestone slopes define the race’s identity. The event has run since 2003 and is organized by AIL Rousset, a local non-profit founded in 1936 that offers sports and cultural activities for all ages. Its community focus is evident beyond the course, including support for the charity Sourire à la Vie.