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Hivernale des Templiers

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Hivernale des Templiers race photo
Hivernale des Templiers race photo
Hivernale des Templiers race photo
Hivernale des Templiers race photo
Roquefort-sur-Soulzon
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Race date in 56 days
Dec 6, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Roquefort-sur-Soulzon · 42.195km
Entry fee
€12Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTue, February 17, 2026 ~ TBDSee how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Hivernale des Templiers — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The Hivernale des Templiers, a winter trail festival in the village of Roquefort cheese.

Runners set off in the pre-dawn dark from the church and race across the rocky limestone expanses of the Grand course plateau.

8 events from a 5km night run to a 66km ultra — the winter edition of the Templiers festival.

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.

Hivernale des Templiers 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.

Race reports: 2
BenoîtRan in 2019
“I kept moving up through the field and soon found myself alone.”

The runner tackled slippery descents and several steep climbs at Hivernale des Templiers Astragale 65km. Food helped with signs of low blood sugar late on, and they finished 21st.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Je continue ma remontée, je suis rapidement seul.

Read the original on Princes Noirs
TiBenRan in 2017 · Finish time 10h15
“The stage was set. Now it was time to get started properly.”

The runner tackled a snowy, icy 65km course at the inaugural Hivernale des Templiers, slowing for a while alongside a companion in pain. After 35km, the runner continued alone, passing others and finishing 425th in cold that froze the water bottle.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Voilà le décor planté. Maintenant, place au spectacle.

Read the original on Tri-Aventure Pays de Fontainebleau

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Full recap

HOKA LES TEMPLIERS · Full recap

View on YouTube

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 Hivernale des Templiers — 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.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Hivernale des Templiers course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:15
Time limit8h
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barrieres 8h30 / 9h45 / 12h25

The start time and cutoff follow the official announcement (checked Aug 3, 2026) — re-check on the official page before entering.

EventStartTime limitField size
L'Astragale Trail66.6km06:15——
Carline Trail13.7km11:50—250
L'Adonis Trail26km10:30—600
L'Étoile du Larzac13.5km17:402h 20m200
Marathon de l'Orchis35.8km08:40—700
Rock'Angel18km16:003h 20m200
Rock'Shot17km09:45——
Les Illuminés de Roquefort Société5.1km16:50——
START

Roquefort

in front of the Church

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
Astragalus: 10 km 8:30 · 16.2 km 9:45 · 30.2 km 12:25 / Orchis: 11.5 km 11:20 · 17.8 km 12:40

There is just one event: full marathon.

Start line is located at Roquefort (devant l'Eglise), and the start time is 6:15 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 3°C (37°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start
Terrain
The Grand course limestone plateau, rock chaos formations and the Roquefort cheese cave section

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Hivernale des Templiers race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Pick up your bib at the expo

Same-day collection hours vary by event (05:15–05:45 for the longer races, 07:00–09:15 for Rock'Shot), so check the time for your race.
12/4 (Fri) 15:00–20:00, 12/5 (Sat) 09:00–20:00, race day 12/6 (Sun) early morning (05:15–09:15 by course)

Salle des Fêtes de Roquefort, Roquefort-sur-Soulzon

a 10-minute walk from the start

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startSNCF TER Tournemire-Roquefort station (~3km from village, on the Béziers–Neussargues/Millau line)

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

SNCF TER Tournemire-Roquefort station (~3km from village, on the Béziers–Neussargues/Millau line)

Race starts/finishes at Avenue de Lauras, Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, Aveyron. Nearest train station is Gare de Tournemire-Roquefort, ~3km away on a limited-service regional line; taxi or organizer shuttle needed for the final leg.

Trail running event held Dec 5-6, 2026, 8 race formats. Public transit is very limited — car/taxi from Millau is realistic for most foreign runners.

On 12/6 (Sun), 7:30–21:00, a free shuttle runs to the venue from Lauras, 2.4km from Roquefort. No reservation needed.

Getting to the finish

Same as start (Roquefort-sur-Soulzon village center)

Finish is in the village of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, same access notes as start.

Start shuttle

Organizer runs shuttle buses on Sunday between the Lauras parking area (2.4km from village) and Roquefort village.

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.

L'Hivernal des Templiers is a winter trail race held in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, Aveyron, a village famous for its Roquefort cheese caves.

A total of 8 events are offered, ranging from short 5km-night course to 66km ultra course,

and many of the course pass through the limestone plateau area of the Grands course.

The race is known for its rocky “chaos rocheux” terrain, old Templar ruins, and singletrack linking the Soulzon valley.

The night events held on Saturday evening (Les Lumières and Etoile du Larzac) have a distinctive format,

starting in front of the Roquefort cheese caves and winding through the village lanes.

The race is held over two days in early December, with different start days and times by event.

According to the sources found, the longest Astragal Trail (about 67km) starts in the early pre-dawn hours,

the Marathon de l'Orchis (about 36km) and Adonis Trail (about 26km) start in the morning,

and the shorter night events begin from late afternoon to early evening on Saturday.

However, the timetable varies slightly by source, so it is best treated as a reference only.

Entry is handled through the official website or the linked registration platform, and inquiries are accepted by email.

Specific figures such as Entry fee, time limit (cut-off point) time, and field limits by event were not confirmed in the sources found,

so please verify directly with the official website or the organizers before registering.

Times are local to Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. 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

₩57,699

View on Klook

Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel Bus Tour from Toulouse

₩47,072

View on Klook

Toulouse|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Blagnac Airport

₩68,463

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Carcassonne and Chateau Comtal Day Tour from Toulouse

₩47,072

View on Klook

Perpignan|Private Airport Transfer to/from Perpignan–Rivesaltes International Airport

₩289,199

View on Klook

Hotels near the Hivernale des Templiers start line in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

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

₩57,699

View on Klook

Toulouse|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Blagnac Airport

₩68,463

View on Klook

Perpignan|Private Airport Transfer to/from Perpignan–Rivesaltes International Airport

₩289,199

View on Klook

La Halle de la Machine Admission in Toulouse

₩20,421

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What to see in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon after the race

Seeing Roquefort-sur-Soulzon with the medal on

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

Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel Bus Tour from Toulouse

₩47,072

View on Klook

Carcassonne and Chateau Comtal Day Tour from Toulouse

₩47,072

View on Klook

Total cost and budget for Hivernale des Templiers

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Hivernale des Templiers

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Roquefort-sur-Soulzon runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Hivernale des Templiers

FAQ
When does Hivernale des Templiers 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, December 6, 2026 in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, France.

How much is the Hivernale des Templiers 2026 entry fee?

From €12, depending on the event and registration period.

What is the time limit for Hivernale des Templiers 2026?

barrieres 8h30 / 9h45 / 12h25. (From the 2025 edition)

What distances does Hivernale des Templiers 2026 offer?

Marathon. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does Hivernale des Templiers 2026 start?

The race starts at 06:15. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does Hivernale des Templiers 2026 start?

Roquefort. (From the 2025 edition)

What are the Hivernale des Templiers 2026 cutoff times?

Astragalus: 10 km 8:30 · 16.2 km 9:45 · 30.2 km 12:25 / Orchis: 11.5 km 11:20 · 17.8 km 12:40.

(From the 2025 edition)

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