BACCHUS TRAIL

New in 2025 – Discover the Bacchus Trail!

In 2025, the International Beaujolais Marathon is breaking new ground with a brand-new event: the Bacchus Trail — a unique sporting and festive adventure that’s already shaping up to be legendary.

Open to all levels, this trail run comes in three distances:
13 km, 21 km, and 42 km, offering a full immersion in the iconic landscapes of the Beaujolais region.

On the menu: live music, wine and gourmet tastings, and of course, costumed runners to keep the festive spirit alive!

• An insurance to cover cancellation is available! To be validated on the registration form
• Medal for all finishers

The 13 km course starts from Gleizé and follows the trails through Dénicé and Lacenas. This loop is accessible to all and perfect for discovering trail running, featuring a positive elevation gain of 200 meters.

Elevation : 200 m (D+/D-)

Road highlights: Dénicé and Lacenas

Start time: 8:15 AM from Gleizé

The 21 km course, with a positive elevation gain of 500 meters, starts from Gleizé and passes through the villages of Dénicé, Montmelas, and Lacenas.

Designed for trail runners and sporty hikers, this route offers a festive atmosphere set against the iconic landscapes of Beaujolais.

Elevation: 500 m (D+/D-)

Road highlights: Dénicé, Montmelas, and Lacenas

Start time: 8:00 AM from Gleizé

Calling all experienced trail runners! The 42 km route is a real test, featuring 1,300 meters of elevation gain. Starting at 7:00 AM from Gleizé, this course takes you through Dénicé, Montmelas, the Chapel of Saint-Bonnet, Saint-Cyr-le-Châtoux, Rivolet, and Lacenas.

Experience a full immersion in the world of Beaujolais, combining high performance with breathtaking scenery!

Elevation: 1,300 m (D+/D-)

Road highlights: Dénicé, Montmelas, Chapel of Saint-Bonnet, Saint-Cyr-le-Châtoux, Rivolet, and Lacenas

Start time: 7:00 AM from Gleizé