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A new start for the Marche of Dinant

Five years ago, we started Marche de Dinant – Winter Edition with a few hundred participants. What was a relatively small-scale trail advent…

Vertical Index Explained

The  Vertical Index   indicates how much climbing you will face on average per kilometer. The calculation is simple: Vertical Inde…

The Ultimate Mountain Running Experience

Discover a race that blends world-class trail running with breathtaking mountain scenery. Every step takes you deeper into pristine wilderne…

Choose your adventure

3 events. 2 different race venues. 3 seasons. Three editions to discover the Hautes-Vosges in three different ways. The Winter, The Spring,…

GB Trail Team

The GBTT is a group of passionate friends who want to share their passion for Trail running and their Massif. From personalized coaching to…

Our history — From the initial start to the benchmark in the Vosges

In just a few years' time, the Trail du Grand Ballon grew from a new sporting event with a few hundred participants into a true trail runnin…

Engage

Become a participant Discover trail running on and around the Grand Ballon, in the heart of the Vosges. Our three events bring together spor…

BECOME A VOLUNTEER!

Join our big family Participate in the organization alongside over 100 other volunteers Student, professional or retiree, elite or beginner…

Weather conditions at Grand Ballon during each season

Same mountain. A different season. A completely new adventure. The Grand Ballon can never be experienced the same way twice. Snow and ice, m…

Tips for staying overnight

The best place to stay Sleep at the start of the Trail de Grand Ballon. No travel, no stress: the start and finish are literally at Hôtel &a…

Bib pickup: mandatory documents

Upload one of the following documents to your account in advance: a valid PPS proof, or a PDF of your French license. 👉 When collecting you…

Drielandenpunt Trail 2027: new courses, new distances, and a new two-day event

Drielandenpunt Trail 2027: new courses, new distances and a new two-day event Three countries. Two days. Completely new courses. The Drielan…

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Registration for the Coast Marathon & Heuvelland Marathon opens on September 22.

The Castle Trail Bouillon becomes Trail Godefroy Bouillon Winter

A new name, the same legendary setting, but with even more ambition!  The Castle Trail Bouillon now becomes the Trail Godefroy Bouillon…

New in 2027: Trail du Grand Ballon gets a winter edition

New in 2027: Trail du Grand Ballon gets a winter edition Trail du Grand Ballon is expanding! In 2027, we are adding a third event to our cal…

Luisa's friends

Luisa was born on August 26, 2008, in Colmar. She was a beautiful, healthy baby. Everything changed on Sunday, May 18, 2009: she was diagnos…

Registration for the Polar Bear Trail opens on September 8

On September 8, registration for the Polar Bear Trail officially opens. Anyone wishing to dive into the Savelsbos again this winter had bett…

How to cheer on during the houffa trail

Are you coming to cheer someone on during the HouffaTrail? Turn the race into a real trail day and follow your favorite runner through the b…

Gedimat La Frontière becomes the title partner of the Dinant half-marathon!

We are delighted to announce a major new local partnership: Gedimat La Frontière becomes the new title partner of the Dinant Half Marathon!…

New for the walk Dinant winter

Marche de Dinant Winter expands: two days of walking fun On 11 and 12 December 2026, Dinant will once again be the setting for the Marche de…

Dinant prepares for first ever Half Marathon: 4,000 runners at the start line

Dinant prepares for first ever Half Marathon: 4,000 runners at the start line On October 4, Dinant writes a new chapter in its sporting hist…

Where to stay and/or sleep in les Hautes Ardenne

View a selection of recommended accommodations in the region Houffalize – La Roche-en-Ardenne – Baraque de Fraiture here. You can choose fro…

Scott Trails - 1 weekend - 3 races

Scott XTrails: three trails, one weekend, one ranking Three trails. Three completely different challenges. One intense winter weekend. That…

300 extra charity tickets

300 EXTRA CHARITY TICKETS ❤️ Sold out… but we're opening registration one last time! The first edition of the Semi-Marathon de Dinant met wi…

A new chapter for the trails of Dinant

Five years ago we started Trail de Dinant – Winter Edition with a few hundred participants. What was a relatively small-scale trail adventur…

What's new for the Trail Dinant Winter

Trail de Dinant Hiver expands: two days of trail fun and new Citadel Challenge On 12 and 13 December 2026, Dinant is once again the setting…