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Grand Trail Cévenol

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

FRSeptember 2027Distance TBD
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Anduze · Distance TBD
Entry fee
€20From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 13, 2026 · Entry fee €11 · Start 09:00
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Grand Trail Cévenol — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This trail race runs through the hills around Anduze in France’s Cévennes region.

The main events are the 22km Dolmen Trail and 13km Lacan Trail, with up to 1,000m of elevation gain.

It is a natural trail race with self-supported aid, while finish provides snacks and beer for everyone.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Grand Trail Cévenol runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Grand Trail Cévenol 2024 - "Maratrail Edition Concept+"

L'oeil du Trailer

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Grand Trail Cévenol — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Grand Trail Cévenol course map and elevation

Course

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Parc des Cordeliers, Anduze

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FINISH

Parc des Cordeliers

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The race features the Trail des Dolmens (22 km) and Trail de Lacan (13 km).

The start time is 9:00 AM local time.

The finish is at Parc des Cordeliers.

Course has 1,000 m of elevation gain.

Elevation gain
1000 m

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Grand Trail Cévenol race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Bib is handed out only on race morning from 6 a.m.; there is no advance pickup.
All course finish in Anduze.
9/13 (Sun) 06:00 onward (race day only)

Espace Pelico, Anduze

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startGare d'Anduze (Anduze train station)
  • Getting to the finishParc des Cordeliers, Anduze
  • Transit cardAnduze is a small town in the Cevennes mountains with no dedicated transit card system; this is a rural…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Gare d'Anduze (Anduze train station)

Official site's practical-info page states shuttle boarding is mandatory for the flagship 48km 'Grand Trail Cévenol' race: boarding at Gare d'Anduze at 7:00, a roughly 30-minute shuttle ride to the actual start point. Other, shorter races on the same day start without a shuttle: 8H Saint-Jean-du-Gard station (Maratrail Cévenol) and 9H/9H30 from Parc des Cordeliers, Anduze (Trail des Dolmens, Trail de Lacan).

Parking is available along the Gardon river near Parc des Cordeliers per the official site.

Getting to the finish

Parc des Cordeliers, Anduze

Official site describes Parc des Cordeliers in Anduze as the event hub where several races start; not explicitly stated as the Grand Trail Cévenol's finish point, though this is the general venue base.

Start shuttle

Mandatory pre-race shuttle (navette) from Gare d'Anduze at 7:00, ~30 minutes to the start, for the 48km Grand Trail Cévenol race only.

Transit card

Anduze is a small town in the Cevennes mountains with no dedicated transit card system; this is a rural trail-race venue. Nearest larger stations (Nimes, Ales) use the French national TER rail network with tickets via SNCF Connect app or station kiosks.

Most runners drive or use organizer shuttles for the final approach.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Course is a self-sufficient trail through nature around Anduze in the Cévennes, following marked paths, footpaths and roads.

The first aid station is at Col du Mercou, at 13km mark, and runners can withdraw at any aid station.

At finish, refreshments and beer are provided to all participants.

Times are local to Anduze. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Montpellier|Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport

€39

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Les Baux & Saint-Rémy Private Tour: Hilltop Landscapes and Van Gogh's Art

€1,025

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Hotels near the Grand Trail Cévenol start line in Anduze

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Appartement Les Picholines - La tranquillité au cœur d'Anduze

Accommodation · 407m

9.7/10(12)
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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Montpellier|Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport

€39

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Avignon & Pont du Gard Private Tour: Palaces, Bridges & Roman-Era Landscapes

€1,152

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Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations Admission Ticket

€12

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Marseille Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour

€38

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Where runners eat in Anduze

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Provence Day Tour (Including Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting)

€194

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What to see in Anduze after the race

Seeing Anduze with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Les Baux & Saint-Rémy Private Tour: Hilltop Landscapes and Van Gogh's Art

€1,025

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Korean-language guide - Midi 3 | Van Gogh tour in Southern France: Arles, Saint-Rémy, Carrières des Lumières (departure from Marseille)

€198

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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Small-Group Guided Tour (Full Day)

€163

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Korean-language guide - Midi 2 | Southern France tour: Luberon, the heart of Provence—Gordes and Roussillon (departure from Marseille)

€198

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Cassis, Calanques & Provence Winery Day Tour (from Aix-en-Provence)

€154

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Aix-en-Provence & Cassis Private Full-Day Tour

€204

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Aix-en-Provence & Cassis Private Tour: Heritage, Art & Sea Views

€974

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Total cost and budget for Grand Trail Cévenol

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Grand Trail Cévenol

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Anduze runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Grand Trail Cévenol

FAQ
When was Grand Trail Cévenol 2026 held?

It was held on Sun, September 13, 2026. The next race is September 2027.

When does Grand Trail Cévenol 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 13, 2026.

How much is the Grand Trail Cévenol 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about €11.

What distances does Grand Trail Cévenol 2027 offer?

Trail. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Grand Trail Cévenol 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Grand Trail Cévenol 2027 finish?

Parc des Cordeliers. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the Grand Trail Cévenol 2027 course like?

The race features the Trail des Dolmens (22 km) and Trail de Lacan (13 km).

The start time is 9:00 AM local time.

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