Trail en Côte-Rôtie 2025
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- Last event : Sat, October 19, 2024
The event in a few words
For this new edition of the Trail en Côte-Rôtie, we invite you to explore the vineyards 🍇 of one of the most exceptional wines heritage: the Côte-Rôtie in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region 🇫🇷.
But before you savor it in the literal sense 😋, you will do so figuratively, as you must conquer the elevation changes 📈 of the surrounding vineyards under the beautiful fall colors 🍂. To do this, you can choose from several routes tailored to your abilities 😌. The program includes: 3️⃣ trails of 13 km, 25 km, and 46 km as well as 2️⃣ hikes of approximately 10 km and 15 km. Additionally, the organizers have planned some fun activities for beginners. Children/juniors 👶 can also compete in one of the 4️⃣ races specially designed for them! So whether you are young or old, a beginner or an expert, there’s something for everyone, and it’s almost as satisfying as enjoying a good glass of wine! 🍷
Embark on one of the 5️⃣ routes starting from Ampuis to have the chance to weave between the plots of the Syrah grape and discover the two slopes of the appellation: La Côte Brune 🖤 and La Côte Blonde 💛. Legend has it that Lord Maugiron 👑 divided his estate between his two daughters, one blonde and the other brunette. That way, no one would be jealous! Will you be able to tell them apart when you taste them? 🤔 And yes, because you can also organize cellar tours in the area to discover local treasures during tastings offered by the winemakers 🤤. But remember, drink responsibly! Or at least, have a full stomach 🤰🏻. On that note, the organizers have thought of everything, with a whole exhibitors’ village where you can find food trucks 🚚 to keep you fed throughout the day 🍽. And after the (physical and digestive) challenges, maybe you’ll have time to visit Vienne, the neighboring town, and enjoy its unique Gallo-Roman heritage ⚔️.
These races offer you the chance to exercise in a unique setting 🌿 while providing fun, gastronomic, cultural, and engaging activities throughout the weekend 🥰. You can cap off your efforts with a wine that has been awarded multiple times and is over 2,000 years old 😮. Not a fan of wine? No problem! You might enjoy visiting one of the region's historical monuments, from the Saint-Baudille Church in Ampuis ⛪️, which houses the relics of the patron saint of winegrowers, to the Saint-Pierre Museum 🖼️ in Vienne, known as the « city of Art and History ». And if you love the atmosphere, you can always come back in January to visit the Ampuis Wine Market! 🏪
⚠️ Excessive consumption of alcohol is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly.
5 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
- 46 kmTOP
- 25 km
- 15 km
- 13 km
- 10 km
- 2 km
- 1.5 km
- 1 km
- 500 m
- Kids
- Mid-October 2025
- Elevation gain : 2500mD+
- 2 ITRA points
46 km : L'AOC en relais
Trail- Mid-October 2025
- Elevation gain : 2500mD+
46 km : L'AOC en duo
Trail- Mid-October 2025
- Elevation gain : 2500mD+
25 km : La Brune et Blonde
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- Elevation gain : 1200mD+
- 1 point ITRA
15 km : La Vendangette
Walking- Mid-October 2025
13 km : La Verticale
Trail- Mid-October 2025
- Elevation gain : 600mD+
10 km : La Vendangette
Walking- Mid-October 2025
2 km : Les Millésimes - 2 km
Road Running- Mid-October 2025
1.5 km : Les Millésimes - 1,5 km
Road Running- Mid-October 2025
1 km : Les Millésimes - 1 km
Road Running- Mid-October 2025
500 m : Les Millésimes - 500 m
Road Running- Mid-October 2025
Races for children / juniors 👶
Families will be thrilled as they get the opportunity to sign up their young athletes for one of the four races available for children/juniors 👨👩👧👦. These free and fun events might just ignite a passion for running in some! 🥇 Kids will compete according to their age group, ensuring a more competitive and engaging experience, which, for sure, will delight many! 🎖 You can find races such as a 500m race for ages 5-8, 1km race for ages 9-10, 1.5km race for ages 11-12, and a 2km race for ages 13-14.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The races will start on Avenue du Château in Ampuis on Sunday, October 19, 2024.
The AOC (46 km trail): the start will be at 2:00 PM
La Brune et Blonde (25 km trail): the start will be at 4:30 PM
La Verticale (13 km trail): the start will be at 6:00 PM
Les Vendangettes (10 and 15 km hikes): you can start anytime between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Les Millésimes (kids' races): start times will vary by age, between 4:45 PM and 5:30 PM
Participants must be born:
for the 46 km trail: before 12/31/2005
for the 25 km trail: before 12/31/2005
for the 13 km trail: before 12/31/2007
for the 2 km kids' race: between 01/01/2008 and 12/31/2011
for the 1.5 km kids' race: between 01/01/2012 and 12/31/2013
for the 1 km kids' race: between 01/01/2014 and 12/31/2015
for the 500 m kids' race: between 01/01/2016 and 12/31/2018
the hikes are open to all ages.
The maximum times for each checkpoint are as follows:
46 km: 6:30 PM at the checkpoint around km 22, 7:30 PM around km 28, and 9:30 PM at the checkpoint around km 36
25 km: 7:00 PM at the checkpoint around km 12, and 8:00 PM at the checkpoint around km 18
13 km: 7:30 PM at the checkpoint around km 6
For all trails:
A fully charged phone
An emergency blanket
A headlamp
A reusable cup or container as there will be no disposable cups at the aid stations
Equipment may be checked, and missing items can lead to disqualification.
Poles (telescopic or not) are allowed after the first kilometer.
The three trails are semi self-sufficient, so runners should carry the food and drink supplies they deem necessary.
A solid and liquid aid station will be set up around km 6 for the 13 km race
A solid and liquid aid station will be set up around km 12, and a liquid point at km 18 for the 25 km race
Solid and liquid aid stations will be set up around km 13, km 22, and km 36, with a liquid point at km 28 for the 46 km race
Ranking for the three trails:
Top 3 men and top 3 women overall
First man or woman in each age category according to FFA standards (no double ranking)
Top men's/women's/mixed teams for the 46 km duo or relay
Prizes for the three trails:
A souvenir for all participants
Local products and partner goodies for the winners of each category
A special prize for the most represented club or association
Every participant will receive a souvenir gift.
There will be food trucks available all day in the exhibitor village.
Unfortunately, the courses are not accessible for athletes with disabilities.
You can contact the organizers via email: trailencoterotie@ampuis.com
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