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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 from the Cadet category and introduced to the Vars Moutain 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 balcony single with a breathtaking view of the Eyssina, Vars’ iconic 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

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Departure:

Departure from the village of Sainte-Marie at 09h00

Distance :

10 Km

Difference in altitude :

430 m D+

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 Feed station

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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