In 2023, a new activity developed in the Coëvrons region of Mayenne: a trail running center! First of all, what is trail running? For those who don't know, trail running is a sport, more specifically, off-road running. It takes place in natural environments such as country lanes, forest paths, or even in the mountains, unlike traditional road running, which is often done on flat terrain. Trail running can also be done with poles, alone or in a team.
This project received partial funding through the support of the LEADER program for an amount of €11,720 for a project of €14,650 excluding VAT.
Trail running in the Small Towns of Character ®
Mayenne is brimming with exceptional natural sites. What could be better than combining your favorite sport with beautiful scenery? During your trail run, you'll pass through the heart of three "Petites Cités de Caractère " (Small Towns of Character ): the medieval town of Sainte-Suzanne , also listed among the "Plus Beaux Villages de France" (Most Beautiful Villages of France), Saulges with its prehistoric caves, and the charming village of Saint-Pierre-sur-Erve with its medieval bridge. A lovely setting, isn't it? Furthermore, by downloading the ON PISTE mobile app , you can enjoy informational descriptions as you pass by each tourist site.
[ See all the trail routes at the Sainte-Suzanne les Coëvrons Trail Station]
The trail experience in the Coëvrons
The Coëvrons trail station boasts a total of nearly 170 km of marked trails. You have a choice of 10 trail running routes and 3 technical workshops . Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trail runner, come and try our routes! The trails are color-coded according to their difficulty levels. They range from easy to very difficult: green (easy), blue (medium), red (difficult), and black (very difficult).
The Sainte-Suzanne les Coëvrons trail base
The Coëvrons trail running center features around ten marked trails and several technical training areas . The trails range from 5,46 km to 53,51 km for the most challenging. To help you train and improve, you'll find a long hill training area , a short hill training area , and a VM A loop.
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CIRCUIT TRAIL SUR LES TRACES DE SYLVAIN
Easy level
TRAIL TRAIL FOLLOWING IN SYLVAIN'S FOOTSTEPS, © OT Sainte-Suzanne les Coëvrons See the route
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CIRCUIT TRAIL TOUR DES FOURNEAUX
Average level
Trail Circuit Tour des Fourneaux, © OT SS les Coëvrons See the route
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Long Coast Trail Workshop, © OT SS les Coëvrons See the route
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CIRCUIT TRAIL DU CÔTÉ DE CHAM
Average level
Trail circuit near Cham, © Coëvrons Tourist Office See the route
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CIRCUIT TRAIL DIABOLIQUE
Difficult level
DEVILISH TRAIL CIRCUIT, © CP P.Beltrami – Mayenne Tourism (89) See the route
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CIRCUIT TRAIL LE VALLON DE LA VALLETTE
Difficult level
Vallette Valley Trail Circuit, © OT SS les Coëvrons See the route
Find your way using the On Piste app
The Coëvrons trail base is a member of the ON PISTE network . Download the app and let it guide you along the route! The ON PISTE mobile app allows you to locate trail routes , find out their distances , elevation gains and altitudes, as well as the difficulty levels of the different routes, or download GPX tracks.
Plus, with the app, you can track and record your performances, take on challenges, and share your experiences with other athletes. All features are 100% free!
So, have you already laced up your best running shoes? Discover our trail routes!
