Trail running
Run in the great outdoors!
Discover the 7 trail running sites, numerous routes and workshops: places 100% dedicated to this practice in the Alpes de Haute Provence. Routes, services and tools for both beginners who want to learn and be supervised, but also for enthusiasts. Many events are scheduled throughout the year… Like the Haute Provence Trail ! The pleasure of trail running in magnificent landscapes!
Find the trail route that suits you
Our routes are spread throughout the department. In Digne-les-Bains, in the Durance Valley, in the Jabron – Montagne de Lure, in Forcalquier – Lure, in the Ubaye Valley and in the Haut-Verdon...
Haute Provence Trail Area - Digne-les-Bains
The Haute-Provence Digne-les-Bains trail area offers you: a reception base, 4 courses, 1 record course, 3 workshops, a website and a mobile app.
Routes departing from Digne-les-Bains, Verdaches and Prads-Haute-Bléone.
In the heart of theUNESCO Geopark of Haute Provence, the change of scenery begins with a scent of lavender with intoxicating notes which takes you to the historic capital of the blue strand...
It is along the water that Haute-Provence will reveal itself, from the thermal baths of Digne-les-Bains to Lake Verdon. Let yourself be carried away and fill up on nature! Digne-les-Bains welcomes you for your running outings.
Durance Valley Trail Area
Explore our 4 trails.
4 permanent running routes, 3 of which start from Place de l'Escale: 25 km, 12 km, 6 km.
The Trail des 2 Tours starting from the square in Volonne: night practice possible with headlamp, retro-reflective markings on the ground: 10 km.
Jabron Trail® Spot - Lure Mountain
Explore our 5 trail hikes et 2 workshops.
The Jabron Valley is a region still little known to tourists. It is located between Provence and the Dauphiné Alps, at the foot of the Lure mountain (1826 m). Jabron Valley and Lure Mountain are characterized by small successive reliefs ideal for practice.
Forcalquier - Lure Trail Area
Explore our 6 trails.
This space is an invitation to discover exceptional natural sites. The natural site of Mourres is exceptional by the beauty of its geological forms as well as by the flora and fauna found there. The mountain of Lure, culminating at 1826m above sea level, offersone of the most beautiful viewpoints on the Southern Alps.
Ubaye Valley Trail Area
Explore our 6 trails.
Permanent routes of 1130m to 2682m, will take you to altitude, in thefresh, crisp mountain air of Ubaye.
From Barcelonnette : 3 routes of 12, 23 and 42 km.
Departing from Pra Loup: 3 routes of 12 and 17 km and a 5 km City Trail.
Trail Area From the Sources to the Verdon Gorges
Explore our 18 courses, more than 300 km of trails suitable for all levels, spread over 4 distinct sectors.
The Val d'Allos sector offers mountain trail with passages at over 2 m altitude.
The Haut Verdon sector offers mid-mountain route between forests and mountain pastures.
To run in a very Provençal atmosphere with beautiful views, join the Roc sector.
Finally, the Sandstone sector offers forest trail among pine and chestnut trees.
Among all the proposed routes, two routes deserve particular attention both for the beauty of their landscapes and for their originality:
- Le Grand Verdon – Itinerancy Trail, designed according to Ultra-Trail standards. Starting from La-Palud-sur-Verdon, it allows you to connect the 4 sectors of the Espace Trail, to reach the Col d'Allos!
Trail: 170 km - Elevation gain: 8500 m D+ - Le RAIL'N'TRAIL. From Annot station, departure is in Pignes Train and the return to Trail.
Train: 20 min - Trail: 23 km - Elevation gain: 1 m+
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Trail Area
Explore our 5 permanent trail courses, an invitation to explore the wild beauty of our playground, ideal for all trail runners, whatever their level.
Departing from the picturesque village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, dive into technical and accessible routes. They offer spectacular panoramas at every turn. Choose the route that suits your level and let yourself be seduced by the diversity and richness of the Verdon Regional Natural Park.
Ready for the challenge? Follow the trail running rules. Adapt your route to your abilities and set out to conquer our trails for an unforgettable experience in the great outdoors!
