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The trail running meet-ups in Vaucluse

You can go trail running however you like throughout spring and summer until the autumn, along the paths of the Luberon, at night as an Urban Trail in Avignon or solo on the slopes of the Ventoux.

Upcoming running events in Vaucluse

Take on a challenge and keep fit with these running events that every avid runner should add to their calendar

Taking place across different parts of the region, these rural and urban trails are perfect opportunities to explore the scenic landscapes of Vaucluse. The first route in March takes runners across the foothills of Mount Ventoux with the Trail du Ventoux, followed by the Grand Raid du Ventoux in April. Runners reconvene in May to take on La Nocturne des Papes, an urban trail snaking through Avignon; passing iconic landmarks, this route enables runners to see the ‘Cité des Papes’ from a fresh angle, before rounding off in Cabrieres d’Aigue with the Trail du Grand Luberon.

Coup de coeur

The no.1 favourite

The marathon across les Dentelles in June is a favourite amongst experienced runners.

Traversée des Dentelles

Trail running events

in Springtime

Venasque Trail

Venasque Trail

Venasque

Sunday 8 March 2026 from 8.30 am.

La  Ménerbienne - 4ème édition

La Ménerbienne – 4ème édition

Ménerbes

Sunday 26 April 2026 between 7.30 am and 12.30 pm.

Via Festa

Via Festa

Jonquières

Sunday 21 June 2026 from 8 am.

La Nocturne des Papes - Avignon Urban Trail

La Nocturne des Papes – Avignon Urban Trail

Avignon

Saturday 2 May 2026 from 9.30 pm.

Le trail des Braves

Le trail des Braves

Crillon-le-Brave

Thursday 7 May 2026.

Grand Luberon Trail

Grand Luberon Trail

Cabrières-d’Aigues

Sunday 10 May 2026 from 8 am.

The Cedar Run in Villelaure

The Cedar Run in Villelaure

Villelaure

Sunday 7 June 2026 from 9 am.

Ventoux Half Marathon

Ventoux Half Marathon

Bédoin

Sunday 5 July 2026 from 8 am.

Ventoux By Night

Ventoux By Night

Bédoin

Saturday 12 September 2026 from 7 pm.

Trail de Saint-Didier

Trail de Saint-Didier

Saint-Didier

Sunday 4 October 2026 from 7.30 am.

Trail running excursions with a guide

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This can also be a coaching session to get ready for a race with a professional to get to know the circuit.

To get off the beaten track

For quieter excursions that suit your schedule, the Vaucluse guides are available to design the perfect circuit for you according your level and what you would like.

On the Ventoux or in the ochres of the Luberon, the guides will show you brand-new paths at the heart of emblematic landscapes.

The trail running itineraries

To do solo

Some itineraries are specially signposted for trail running in Vaucluse. They are mainly distributed around Mont Ventoux at present.

They have distances from 8 to 50 km for a wide selection to suit all levels of runner, from beginner to experienced. It’s up to you to choose the circuit depending on what you feel like taking on that day!

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The Vaucluse has 11 signposted trail itineraries.

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