The historic race that launched trail running in France — 80K through the Grands Causses
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Le Grand Trail des Templiers is the original and most celebrated event of the festival, widely credited as one of the races that ignited trail running in France when it launched in 1995. Runners depart in the pre-dawn darkness from Millau on Sunday morning, climbing onto the causses for a 80.7 km loop through the iconic limestone plateaus and forested ravines of Aveyron. The course blends demanding climbs with technical singletrack descents and passes through several historic villages and viewpoints. The Grand Trail draws elite international competition and an enormous field of amateur runners, creating an electric atmosphere at both the predawn start and the jubilant Sunday afternoon finish.
Some ultra experience recommended
Millau, FranceOctober 18, 2026
Festival des Templiers Grand Trail des Templiers is a loop trail race in Millau, France, held on October 18, 2026. The course covers 80.73 km and climbs 3,468 m.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 360 m | — | |
Peyreleau Aid Station | 23.3 | 436 m | 4h25m9:35 AM | Crew |
Saint-André-de-Vézines Aid Station | 37.1 | 869 m | 6h55m12:05 PM | Crew |
La Roque Sainte-Marguerite Aid Station | 48.4 | 401 m | — | Crew |
La Salvage Aid Station | 56.2 | 733 m | 11h25m4:35 PM | Crew |
Mas de Bru Aid Station | 64.7 | 748 m | 13h10m6:20 PM | Crew |
Massebiau Aid Station | 70.2 | 366 m | 14h20m7:30 PM | Crew |
Le Cade Aid Station | 73.4 | 835 m | — | Crew |
Ravin du CAF Checkpoint | 75.2 | 803 m | 15h30m8:40 PM | |
Finish Finish | 80.7 | 395 m | — |
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