Festa Trail Pic Saint Loup

About the Event

The Festa Trail Pic Saint-Loup is a major trail running event in the Occitanie region of France, centered around the iconic limestone massifs of Pic Saint-Loup and Hortus. Taking place from May 15 to May 17, 2026, the event features a diverse range of technical and wild courses starting from various villages and finishing in Saint Mathieu de Tréviers (Hérault). The festival atmosphere celebrates the natural heritage of the region, offering everything from high-altitude ultra-marathons to family-oriented discovery runs.

Race Formats and Schedule

The event offers multiple distances across two days, catering to different endurance levels and styles, including solo, relay, and duo formats.

Race Name	Distance	Date / Start Time	Start Location
Ultra Draille	105 km	Sat 16 May, 06:30	Brissac
Hérault Trail	65 km	Sat 16 May, 08:30	Brissac
Marathon de l'Hortus	44 km	Sun 17 May, 07:00	Claret
Tour du Pic	24 km	Sun 17 May, 09:00	St Mathieu de Tréviers
Duo du Pic	17 km	Sat 16 May, 12:00	St-Martin-de-Londres
La Cécélienne	13 km	Sat 16 May, 18:30	St Mathieu de Tréviers
Marche Nordique	13 km	Sat 16 May, 18:30	St Mathieu de Tréviers
La P'tite Boucle	7 km	Sun 17 May, 10:00	St Mathieu de Tréviers

Course Characteristics

The routes within the Festa Trail are recognized for their technicality and environmental beauty, crossing rocky terrain typical of the Mediterranean scrubland (garrigue).

- Terrain: Expect rugged, steep, and panoramic trails. The Ultra Draille and Hérault Trail involve significant vertical gain across the foothills of the Cévennes and the limestone crests of the Hortus.
- Finish Line: All races culminate in the festive hub of Saint Mathieu de Tréviers, which serves as the central coordination point for the event.
- Format Diversity: Options include solo running, relays for the longer distances (Ultra and Marathon), and specific "Duo" team formats.
- Youth Participation: The "Pitchou'Pics" events take place on Saturday morning, offering specialized runs for younger participants to join the trail community.

Logistics and Organization

Organized with a focus on regional sustainability and territorial partnership, the event provides full support for athletes from registration to arrival.

- Registration: Available through the official website with different formats tailored to each challenge level.
- Accessibility: Multiple start points (Brissac, Claret, St-Martin-de-Londres) are used to showcase different areas of the territorial massif before converging on the main site.
- Community Focus: The event is supported by a large network of local partners and volunteers, ensuring well-marked paths and stocked refreshment points throughout the technical sections.