www.defidelacolline.fr

Défi de la Colline

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Saint-Georges-des-Gardes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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About the Event

Conquer the iconic ascent at the Défi de la Colline on Saturday, 3rd January 2026, a unique French hill-running challenge that tests your mettle against a singular 210-meter climb. Choose your battle: tackle the relentless slope three times on the 8km route, four times on the 11km, or a formidable six repetitions on the demanding 22km course, each mixing paved roads and rustic trails. This is more than a race; it’s a pure physical and mental test set in the French countryside, where personal triumph over the repeated incline provides the ultimate sense of accomplishment. Organized with immense heart by a team of 80 dedicated volunteers, the event radiates a warm, communal spirit, offering a fiercely supportive atmosphere for every participant. Prepare for a beautifully brutal start to the year, where the shared struggle against the hill forges unforgettable camaraderie and personal victory. This is your chance to define your season from the very first climb.

Races Offered

22 km

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 22K

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14:00

11 km

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 11K

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14:30

8 km

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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14:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Saint-Georges-des-Gardes.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.6° / 8.2°

wb_sunny -2.0° / 3.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 17.0 /

water_drop 87.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.6° / 8.2°

wb_sunny -2.0° / 3.8°

air 17.0 km/h

water_drop 87.8%

About Saint-Georges-des-Gardes

Learn more about the host city, Saint-Georges-des-Gardes.

Saint-Georges-des-Gardes is a former commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France. It was created in 1973 by the merger of two former communes: Saint-Georges-du-Puy-de-la-Garde and Les Gardes. Its population was 1,630 in 2022.