Franchevill' Trail

About the Event

The Franchevill'Trail will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Francheville, near Lyon, France. Distances include the Trail du Fort (25 km), Trail de l'Yzeron (12.5 km), Trail de Taffignon (5 km), and a timed walk. New for 2026: the course now includes the new Francheville bridge crossing the Yzeron. The event features natural trails, undergrowth passages, thigh‑burning climbs, and a unique atmosphere. A pasta party is offered free to all participants.

Course	Distance	Location	Notes
Trail du Fort --	25 km --	Francheville, France --	Longest distance --
Trail de l'Yzeron --	12.5 km --	Francheville, France --	Medium distance --
Trail de Taffignon --	5 km --	Francheville, France --	Short discovery trail --
Marche chronométrée --	Not specified --	Francheville, France --	Timed walk --

All participants must follow the official regulations. Space is limited — bibs sell out quickly each year. The event supports the association Rêves (granting wishes for seriously ill children) and Pluriels Bien‑Être. Free reconnaissance runs are offered: Sunday, April 26 at 8:30 AM (25 km) and 9:30 AM (12 km) with ESL Francheville; Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 PM with Terre de Running Craponne; Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM with Espace Montagne. Course maps are available on the website.

Volunteers are needed for race day (logistics, aid stations, course marking, runner welcome). Volunteer registration is open.
Activities on race day: children's races, a "générations" race, reflexology and osteopathy services for participant well‑being.
The event is eco‑responsible and adheres to the Trail Runner Foundation for nature protection awareness.
Contact via Facebook, Instagram, or email. The event website has practical information: access rules, miscellaneous info, resident information, and FAQ.

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.3 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

10.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:43

nightlight Sunset

21:37

About Francheville

Learn more about the host city, Francheville.

Francheville may refer to the following places:in France: Francheville, Côte-d'Or, in the Côte-d'Or département Francheville, Eure, in the Eure département Francheville, Jura, in the Jura département Francheville, Marne, in the Marne département Francheville, Meurthe-et-Moselle, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle département Francheville, Metropolis of Lyon, in the Metropolis of Lyon Francheville, Orne, in the Orne département La Francheville, in the Ardennes Department in Canada: Francheville, a statistical area in Quebec. Francheville Regional County Municipality, a former regional county municipality in Quebec.