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La Foulée du château

10 km / 430m D+ (climb)

Sunday 26 July 2026

Sports trail

Around the villages

For this young race format, open to Cadets and introduced to the Vars Mountain Trail programme two years ago, the route starts at Vars Sainte-Marie and climbs directly to the place known as Le Château on the heights of the village of Saint-Marcellin. It’s a short but steep climb before returning to Sainte-Catherine via a magnificent single track on a balcony with a breathtaking view of the Eyssina, Vars’ signature mountain. The loop ends with a descent to the Pont de la Salce and its waterfalls before arriving at the village of Sainte-Marie. Ready for the challenge?

La foulée du château is part of the 3 formats challenge

Reliving the 2025 race

The news

Departure:

Departure from the village of Sainte-Marie at 09:00

Distance :

10 Km

Difference in altitude :

430 m elevation gain

Format :

Individual Mass Start

Maximum number of race numbers :

400

Compulsory equipment:

50cl water supply, individual cup, windbreaker.

Categories :

Cadet to Master

Entry fee :

15€

Number collection:

Saturday 16h-18h, Sunday 07h00 – 08h30

1 Refreshment

Sainte-Marie Finish

Event timing

Refreshments

Safety and rescue on the course

100% local welcome gift

Finisher’s beer

Numerous quality prizes for the podiums

Prize-giving ceremony

For adults:

An Athlé compétition or athlé running licence issued by the FFA or a “J’aime Courir” pass issued by the FFA and completed by the doctor

OR

A valid sports licence

OR

PPS (Parcours Prévention Santé) number provided by the FFA online, for non-licensed athletes.

For minors:

Medical certificate of no contraindication to trail running less than 6 months old.

3 days, 3 races

The foulée du château is the final stage of this challenge, combined with the KV (Friday) and the tour des crêtes (42 km, Saturday).

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