Escapade Champsaurine

About the Event

The 5th edition of Escapade Champsaurine, organized by Team Champsaur Nature, is set to take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur (Hautes-Alpes). This mountain event features a comprehensive range of trail runs, walks, and inclusive joëlette (all-terrain wheelchair) routes, starting and ending at the Parc de l'Enclos. The 2026 edition emphasizes improved forest trails and a commitment to local charities, donating 1 € per registration to both the local Blood Donors Association and the Sapinette Association.

Event	Distance & Elevation	Start Time	Format Options
Trail de Barbeyroux	34.5 km \| 1400m D+	09:00 AM	Solo / Duo
Trail Pic Queyrel	22.5 km \| 700m D+	09:30 AM	Solo / Duo / Joëlette
Trail du Bocage	14 km \| 360m D+	10:00 AM	Solo / Duo / Intergen
Trail de l'Aulagnier	7 km \| 190m D+	10:30 AM	Solo / Duo / Intergen
Walks (Bocage/Aulagnier)	14 km or 7 km	08:30 AM - 10:05 AM	Non-timed
Children's Races	2.3 km or 900 m	11:40 AM - 11:50 AM	Youth participation

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

-- Terrain and Route: The courses consist almost entirely of hiking trails and forest tracks. Key points of interest include the Lac de l'Aulagnier, the Lac de Barbeyroux (highest point for the long trail), and various mountain hamlets such as Les Payas and Les Infournas.
-- Race Formats: Beyond traditional "Solo" entries, "Duo" teams must run and cross the finish line together. The "Intergeneration" category is available for shorter trails, and dedicated "Joëlette" teams receive subsidized entry to ensure the event is inclusive for people with reduced mobility.
-- Registration Details: Online registrations remain open until May 22, 2026. On-site registration and bib collection are available on Saturday, May 23, at the Maison Blanche and on race morning. A valid PPS (Parcours de Prévention Santé) is mandatory for all trail participants.
-- Post-Race Experience: All registrations include a welcome gift, course refreshments, and a traditional meal served at the Jardin de l'Enclos starting at 11:30 AM. Podium ceremonies for scratch and category winners are scheduled for 1:30 PM.
-- Youth Engagement: Non-timed children's races are held in the village center, requiring no medical certificate. These races are free and include a snack and a reward for every participant.

Regional Context and Environment:

-- Location: Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is a historic gateway to the Ecrins National Park. The event utilizes the unique "bocage champsaurin" (hedgerow landscape), one of the last of its kind in the Alps.
-- Environmental Focus: The organizers have improved trails to favor hiking paths over paved roads, aiming to minimize the environmental footprint while maximizing the "bucolic" and "mountain" feel for runners.
-- Local Support: The event honors local youth athletes Elian and Luce as ambassadors, highlighting the region's strong culture of cross-country and alpine skiing.
-- Volunteers: A significant community effort powers the race, with a volunteer information meeting held in March. Volunteers are integrated into the event with specialized gifts, meals, and a preview walk of the courses.

The Escapade Champsaurine 2026 offers a perfect blend of competitive mountain trail running and accessible nature walks, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pic Queyrel and the Champsaur valley.

Races Offered

Trail Poétique de Barbeyroux

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 34.5K

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09:00

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€25.00

Trail Poétique de Barbeyroux DUO

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 34.5K

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09:00

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€45.00

Trail Contrefort du Pic Queyrel DUO

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 22.5K

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09:30

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€35.00

Trail Contrefort du Pic Queyrel SOLO

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 22.5K

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09:30

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€20.00

Trail du Bocage DUO

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 14K

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10:00

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€25.00

Trail du Bocage SOLO

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 14K

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€15.00

Trail de l'Aulagnier DUO

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 7K

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10:30

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€15.00

Trail de l'Aulagnier SOLO

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 7K

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10:30

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€10.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur.

thermostat Temperature

1.7° / 12.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

-1.1° / 9.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 41m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.5 cm

air Avg wind speed

5.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:06

nightlight Sunset

20:57

About Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

Learn more about the host city, Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur.

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France. It was expanded in January 2013, following the merger of the former communes of Bénévent-et-Charbillac and Les Infournas.