Albanais Panoramic Trail: a concentration of nature, effort and breathtaking views
Between private pastures, intimate forests, Alpine villages and spectacular panoramas, the Trail Panoramic de l'Albanais offers you an adventure on a human scale, in the heart of the undiscovered landscapes of Haute-Savoie. Each route takes you into the intimacy of this rural and undulating region, with some exceptional sections opened up for the occasion thanks to the generosity of local farmers. This is a trail where the complicity between runners and locals is at the heart of the experience.
A choice of courses:
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Trail Panoramic - 27 km | 960 mD+ (960 m)
The signature route, wild and demanding, explores the plateaux and ridges of the Albanais. Confidential paths, crossings of private meadows and impressive views of the Semnoz, Tournette and Dent de Cons punctuate this route. Each kilometre offers a new setting, between technical single-tracks and rolling sections. -
Trail du Four à Pain - 16 km | 500 mD+ (4.5 miles)
Less long, but just as immersive, this route winds through woodland, hamlets and typical farm tracks. Crossing the Bois de Frênes several times gives rhythm to this bucolic loop, ideal for those who like to vary the terrain without tiring themselves out too much. -
Trail des Féodières - 10 km | 280 mD+ (6 miles)
A rural trail in a nutshell, with a highlight at the top of the Plateau des Bettes. An energetic route, dotted with false flats and small bumps, offering superb views of La Tournette, Le Semnoz and the valleys of the Albanais. -
Nordic Walking - 12 km
Through fields and forests, this route offers a gentle break from the hustle and bustle. Ideal for walkers, with uninterrupted views of the mountains and a peaceful atmosphere.
Practical info :
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Departure and arrival Saint-Eusèbe chief town, at the petanque ground
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Withdrawal of race numbers from 6.30am on the day (8.45am for the walk), or the day before
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Services refreshment points along the way (depending on the route), fast food on site, sanitary facilities
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Access car park near the start
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Prize-giving ceremony At the petanque court from 11.45am
With its varied routes, friendly atmosphere and immersion in the deep nature of the Albanais region, the Trail Panoramic promises to be much more than just a race: a rare moment of effort, encounters and authenticity.
