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Trail races in Occitania 2027

The limestone south of France: the Causses de Millau are a technical limestone plateau, canyons, and continental Mediterranean climate, home to the Festival des Templiers, one of Europe's most crowded trail events.

6 races, march – october 2027

Races marked "estimated date" are projected from last year's calendar. We confirm each date as soon as the organiser publishes the official 2027 schedule.

Season essentials

For cold and dark miles

Headlamp, thermal layer and a good watch: what matters when daylight runs short.

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Grand Trail des Cadourques
Fri 2 Apr

Grand Trail des Cadourques

Cahors · Occitania

120 · 64 · 30 kmAdvanced

Season essentials

Get ready for spring racing

Shoes, poles and a pack: the essentials before the first long races.

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Climate in Occitania: Spring and autumn are the best windows: mild temperatures and less risk of extreme heat on the exposed plateau. Summer can exceed 35°C with barely any shade, which is why the Festival des Templiers is held in October, taking advantage of cooler temperatures and autumn light.

Race overview

6

Races

10 – 160 km

Distance range

370 – 10,000 D+

Elevation range

Mar – Oct

Race months

Advanced (5)Elite (1)

Difficulty

By month

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Essential trail running gear

Must-have gear to prepare for your mountain races

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

Black Diamond

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

Ultralight carbon Z-pole foldable trekking poles. 137 g per pole in 110 cm length, 33 cm folded. EVA grip and adjustable strap. The trail running reference.

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Hoka Speedgoat 7

Hoka

Hoka Speedgoat 7

The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.

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