Trail du Mont Saint Michel

Trail du Mont Saint Michel is a mid-April trail race held in Chambéry, Savoie, within France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It features three single-loop distances: 10 km, 17 km, and 27 km. The short route provides a manageable loop for newer trail runners. The 17 km course involves an 800-meter climb, and the 27 km course includes a 1,600-meter climb, presenting these longer options as significant mountain challenges rather than simple park runs. The race crosses natural, mountainous, and forested terrain surrounding Chambéry, allowing participants to explore a portion of the Savoie region on foot. The event caters to both beginners and experienced trail runners, with the distance options clearly reflecting this. Although named after Mont Saint-Michel, the race is located in Chambéry, distinct from the well-known Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, famous for its tidal bay, abbey, and statue of Saint Michael.