calendar_today 28 Mar, 2026 – 29 Mar, 2026
directions_run Running
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sell €17.00 – €120.00
Prepare to confront the "Giant of Provence" at the 24th Edition of the Trail du Ventoux, taking place from March 27 to 29, 2026. This landmark year serves as the official stage for the 2026 French Trail Championships, drawing the nation's elite athletes to the rugged slopes of Mont Ventoux. Starting and finishing in the iconic village of Bédoin, the event offers a weekend of high-stakes competition and alpine beauty. Whether you are a top-tier runner vying for a national title or an enthusiast tackling the "Open" courses, the Trail du Ventoux provides a legendary atmosphere where the transition from spring to winter can happen in a single climb.
The 2026 schedule is split between the Open Races on Saturday, March 28, and the National Championships on Sunday, March 29. Saturday’s lineup features a massive variety of challenges, including the grueling Intégrale des Crêtes (75 km / 3,900m D+), the ambitious Évasion Baronnies Ventoux (65 km / 3,400m D+), and shorter technical bursts like the Balcons du Ventoux (29 km) and the AOC Ventoux Sprint (11 km). For the ultimate test of endurance, the 24-Hour Challenge allows participants to push their limits across the mountain’s most mythic trails. Every route is designed to highlight the raw, mineral beauty of the Vaucluse landscape, demanding both physical grit and tactical precision.
On Sunday, March 29, the focus shifts to the national elite with the French Trail Championships. The Trail Long (50 km / 2,500m D+) kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed by the Trail Court (29 km / 1,350m D+) at 9:30 AM. These races are reserved for qualified FFA-licensed athletes who have met the stringent criteria for participation, promising a masterclass in speed and mountain mastery. Beyond the competition, the event is a community festival supported by the Au Vieux Campeur, featuring a race village at the Domaine des Florans and a festive atmosphere fueled by local hospitality. Secure your place at the starting line and experience the unpredictable wind and spectacular ridges that define the soul of French trail running.
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 75K
Type — Running
04:45
€77.00
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 65K
Type — Running
06:15
€67.00
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
08:15
€54.00
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 24H
Type — Running
09:00
€120.00
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 11K
Type — Running
09:30
€17.00
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 29K
Type — Running
10:15
€32.00
Mar 29, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
08:15
€51.00
Mar 29, 2026
Distance — 29K
Type — Running
10:15
€30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Bédoin.
Bédoin is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
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