

At the very top of France lies a land to be discovered, a land of conviviality, mountains and tradition. Flanders, your new playground.
The Monts de Flandre, a land of conviviality where authenticity rhymes with good humour, a land of contrasts where the mounts follow the plains, a living land of traditions and festivities... a beautiful playground for sportsmen and nature lovers, the 1st cross-border Trail Area, on the Franco-Belgian mountain range.

How do you go trail running these days? How do you choose your routes and destinations? Which services make your runs and trips easier? Trace de Trail and the Espaces Trail® destinations are launching a survey to better understand how trail runners’ habits and expectations are changing. Your responses will help us tailor the services offered by Trace de Trail and the Espaces Trail® destinations more effectively. The questionnaire is open until 30 November. By taking part, you’ll be in with a chance of winning one of the holidays or prizes offered by Espaces Trail and the campaign’s partners.
The survey is over here!Bailleul’s iconic race, the Ravensberg 10 km, returns on Sunday 31 January 2027 at 10.00 am. The route takes runners through Bailleul and the surrounding countryside, offering a chance to discover Bailleul’s heritage as they run. The day before, two walks of 4 and 11 km are also on offer, with a flexible start time between 2 pm and 3 pm. Registration opens on 1 October 2026.
Click here to register!For its 25th edition, Monts et Merveilles returns to Boeschepe on 7 and 8 November 2026 with a range of events for young and old alike. An 11.3 km race, a 3 km race for teenagers, a 1 km children’s race and an 11 km walk are on the programme for Sunday, whilst the Boeschep’Rural’Trail, a 7.5 km untimed night-time trail run, makes its debut on Saturday evening. Registration is now open and there are still places available to take part in this year’s event!
Sign up here!The Artémis Trail Festival returns on Saturday 24 October 2026 in Godewaersvelde for a new edition celebrating trail running and festivities. The programme features three night-time trail runs of 13, 25 and 42 km, as well as two hikes, a gourmet walk and races for children. As night falls, the headlamps come on and the village takes on a festival atmosphere with entertainment and shows. Registration is still open and there are still places available!
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To experience the trail even more intensely, you can take advantage of a thematic weekend, an activity or even specialized workshops to progress. No doubt, the trail in the Heart of Flanders offers you a range of possibilities to surpass yourself!


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