Trail d'Ecouves et du Pays d'Alençon

About the Event

The 24th edition of the Trail d'Ecouves et du Pays d'Alençon takes place from June 5 to 7, 2026, at the traditional Saint-Jean grounds in Ecouves/Radon, Normandy, France. The main trail events are scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring distances of 100km, 61km, 35km, 16km, and a new 8km trail, all set in the beautiful Forêt d'Ecouves. This celebration of nature sports includes trails, hikes, Nordic walking, vetathlon, kids' activities, and a Nature Village with local associations, producers, and artisans.

Event / Distance	Elevation Gain	Start Location	Start Time
Trail – 100km	3,500m D+	Ecouves/Radon, Forêt d'Ecouves	Saturday, 04:00
Trail – 61km	2,100m D+	Ecouves/Radon, Forêt d'Ecouves	Saturday, 12:00
Trail – 35km	1,350m D+	Ecouves/Radon, Forêt d'Ecouves	Saturday, 15:00
Trail – 16km	500m D+	Ecouves/Radon, Forêt d'Ecouves	Saturday, 17:00
Trail – 8km (New for 2026)	250m D+	Ecouves/Radon, Forêt d'Ecouves	Saturday, 18:00
Hike (Rando) – 6km	–	Ecouves/Radon	Saturday, 16:00
Vetathlon – 8km Trail + 16km MTB	–	Ecouves/Radon	Sunday, June 7, 10:30

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

Full Weekend Schedule: Friday features a school day event. Saturday includes trail distances, hikes, and Nordic walking. Sunday includes additional hikes (8km and 16km), vetathlon, and timed Nordic walking.
Nordic Walking: Competitive Nordic walkers can register for the 8km or 16km trail to obtain a finish time on a more demanding course. Leisure Nordic walking is also available.
Solidarity Fund: The event supports a local charity focused on children with disabilities. Registration fees from the Saturday afternoon hike (6km) are donated to this solidarity fund.
Nature Village: Throughout the weekend, a village nature features local associations, producers, and artisans.
Group/Club Arrangements: Clubs can organize group outings with dedicated hospitality, morning welcome, and lunch options. Coach parking is available (contact the organizer in advance).
Tourism Partnerships: In partnership with the Alençon Tourist Office, participants can organize a 100% nature weekend discovering local attractions, restaurants, inns, and visits.
Partners: Supported by the Département d'Orne, Orne Pure Normandie, National Forestry Office (ONF), and Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park, along with private partners.
Volunteers: The organization welcomes volunteers to help ensure the event's success – interested individuals can contact the event via email.

Route and Atmosphere:

Scenic Highlights: The Forêt d'Ecouves offers dense forest trails, rolling hills, and authentic Normandy landscapes. The region promotes green tourism in the Orne department.
Terrain: Trail courses feature significant elevation gains (up to 3,500m for the 100km) on forest paths, single tracks, and natural terrain typical of the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park.
Family-Friendly: Multiple distances including 8km trail, 6km solidarity hike, kids activities, and accessible hiking options make this suitable for families and all levels.
Community & Solidarity: A committed and engaged event supporting local children's causes, with a strong volunteer backbone and local association participation.
Vetathlon: A combined event of 8km trail running followed by 16km mountain biking (Sunday at 10:30) – perfect for versatile athletes.
Local Culture: Discover Alençon lace heritage (Point d'Alençon), local Norman cuisine, and the picturesque towns of Alençon and surrounding villages.

The 24th Trail d'Ecouves et du Pays d'Alençon – June 5-7, 2026 – invites runners, hikers, Nordic walkers, and mountain bikers to experience the great nature sports festival in the Forêt d'Ecouves, Normandy, with trails from 8km to 100km and a heartwarming solidarity mission for local children.

Races Offered

Trail 100 km

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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04:00

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€60.00

Trail 61 km

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 61K

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12:00

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€36.00

Trail 35 km

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 35K

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14:00

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€26.00

Trail 16 km

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 16K

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17:00

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€17.00

Trail 8 km

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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18:00

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€11.00

Vétathlon

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 4 km 16 km 4 km

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10:00

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€20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Radon.

thermostat Temperature

13.0° / 23.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.6° / 21.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:50

nightlight Sunset

21:57

About Radon

Learn more about the host city, Radon.

Radon is a chemical element; it has symbol Rn and atomic number 86. It is a radioactive noble gas and is colorless and odorless. Of the three naturally occurring radon isotopes, only 222Rn has a sufficiently long half-life for it to be released from the soil and rock where it is generated. Radon isotopes are the immediate decay products of radium isotopes.