Trail de la Galinette 2027

The Trail de la Galinette begins in Cadolive, a small town in Bouches-du-Rhone, South of France, featuring challenging winter trail races in the hills between Marseille and Provence. Held in January, the typical temperatures range from 3 to 10°C, offering a cooler atmosphere than often associated with southern France. The event provides multiple distances, ranging from approximately 12 km to 44 km, along with a relay option. Even the shortest race presents a significant challenge, with around 728 metres of elevation gain over 12 km, while the longest route involves about 2350 metres of climbing across 44 km. The Mont Julien course departs Cadolive for the initial kilometres before ascending towards Mont Julien, granting runners vistas of Marseille, the Sainte-Baume, and the Sainte-Victoire. Following this summit, the path trends predominantly downhill, incorporating technical sections that demand caution. Throughout the various routes, participants encounter forest trails, mountain terrain, cliffside areas, and rugged southern French paths, deviating from a conventional road race. This event, an established local tradition, attracts participants with its diverse offerings of short, relay, and long formats, catering to those seeking a brief mountain excursion or an extensive, demanding day on the trails.