Trail running
Are you looking for accommodation for the Templar or the Hospitaller Trail running Festival ?
Aveyron's major trail running events attract thousands of runners and supporters every year, all eager to experience some of France's most spectacular trails. Thanks to its prime location in the heart of Nant, La Barbaresque Holiday Home is the perfect place to stay during the Hospitaliers Trail Festival, held in the village itself, as well as the renowned Festival des Templiers in Millau, just 40 minutes away by car. After a day on the trails, unwind in a spacious, comfortable, and welcoming holiday home, perfectly suited to groups of runners, families, and friends travelling together. The property accommodates up to 8 guests, or 10 guests thanks to the modular sofa bed in the living room. The three bedrooms each feature their own private en-suite bathroom, allowing every guest to enjoy comfort and privacy after a day of running or hiking.
Surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the Grands Causses, legendary trails, and the unique atmosphere of the region's two most famous trail running festivals, La Barbaresque provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable sporting getaway.
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Hospitaller Trail Running Festival
At the end of October, Nant becomes the stage for one of France's must-attend trail running events: the Hospitaliers Trail Festival. Established in 2009, this renowned event brings together thousands of runners and trail enthusiasts eager to take on a sporting challenge in the breathtaking landscapes of southern Aveyron. Technical trails, narrow single tracks, forests, limestone plateaus, picturesque villages, and spectacular panoramic views follow one another throughout the races, making this festival a true benchmark for lovers of authentic trail running.
The event offers several race formats suitable for all abilities. Runners can choose between La Nantaise, an accessible race of around 14 km, the Larzac–Dourbie Trail, covering approximately 30 km, or the legendary Hospitaliers Trail, a demanding race of around 75 km with nearly 4,000 metres of elevation gain, which starts before dawn in the streets of Nant. Trail races for children are also organised, making the festival a truly family-friendly sporting weekend.
Beyond the competition itself, the Hospitaliers Trail Festival is renowned for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, its friendly, community-focused organisation, and its commitment to promoting more sustainable trail running. This spirit of camaraderie is at the heart of the festival and is one of the reasons it is so highly regarded by trail runners year after year.
Templar Trail Running Festival
The Festival des Templiers is widely regarded as the historic birthplace of trail running in France. Every October, on the weekend before the Hospitaliers Trail Festival in Nant, Millau becomes the world's trail running capital, hosting several days of races, events, and celebrations amid the spectacular scenery of the Grands Causses. Over four days, more than 13,000 runners from across France and around the world gather to share their passion in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The trail village, conferences, exhibitors, entertainment, and the wide range of races make this one of the highlights of the international trail running calendar.
The festival offers a wide range of races to suit every level of runner, from the legendary Grand Trail des Templiers, an iconic race of more than 80 km, to shorter and more accessible events, including ultra-trails, marathons, short-distance trail races, hiking events, and races for young participants. Whatever your experience or ambition, everyone can enjoy the unique Templiers experience.
The routes take runners through some of the most spectacular landscapes in southern Aveyron, including the Grands Causses, the Causse Noir, the Larzac Plateau, the Dourbie Gorges, towering limestone cliffs, pine forests, impressive rock formations, and many picturesque villages. This remarkable variety of terrain—combining technical trails, limestone plateaus, and breathtaking scenery—is what has earned the Festival des Templiers its international reputation.
Des trails toute l'année !
Autour de Nant, le territoire Larzac & Vallées est un véritable paradis pour les passionnés de trails. Chacun peut trouver un itinéraire adapté à son niveau, du coureur débutant au trailer confirmé. Entre les vastes plateaux du Larzac, les gorges sauvages de la Dourbie, les forêts, les villages de caractère et les panoramas spectaculaires sur les Grands Causses, chaque sortie est une immersion dans une nature préservée. Les circuits balisés, offrent une grande diversité de distances, de dénivelés et de difficultés, permettant aussi bien un entraînement rapide qu'une longue sortie en montagne.
Depuis La Barbaresque, vous rejoignez facilement le départ du Circuit du Roc nantais, un trail de 30 km avec un dénivelé de 1479 mètres. Une situation idéale pour partir courir dès le matin, découvrir de nouveaux itinéraires chaque jour et profiter pleinement d'un séjour placé sous le signe du sport, de la nature et des grands espaces.
Retrouvez l'ensemble des parcours, leurs caractéristiques, les traces GPX et les informations pratiques sur le site de Tourisme Aveyron.
Frequently Asked Questions
Où loger pour le Trail des Hospitaliers ?
La Barbaresque est située au cœur de Nant, à seulement 200 mètres à pied du départ et de l’arrivée des différentes courses de trails du Festival des Hospitaliers. Vous profitez d’un hébergement confortable sans avoir à utiliser votre voiture pendant le week-end.
Where to stay for the Trail Running festivals in Aveyron
Located just 40 minutes from Millau, La Barbaresque group holiday home is an excellent alternative to the accommodations that are often fully booked around Millau during the Festival des Templiers. Enjoy a peaceful setting while staying within easy reach of the various trail races, events, and festival activities.
Is the accommodation accessible to people with reduced mobility?
Unfortunately, the layout of the appartment does not allow access for people with reduced mobility or wheelchair users.
Do you accept pets ?
Although we love dogs, pets are not allowed in the gite.
Does the property have a car park?
The village has plenty of free car parks. You can also park right outside the house.
Is smoking allowed in the house ?
Nope. It is aboslutley forbidden to smoke anywhere in the house (bedrooms, living room...)
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Nous sommes très flexible en ce qui concerne les heures d’arrivées et de départs. Généralement les arrivées se font à partir de 15h et les départ à midi, mais nous pouvons nous arranger si ces horaires vous contraignent.
Plan your stay in Aveyron
Before you arrive, take a look at the practical information, suggestions for things to see and do, and events taking place in the area so that you can plan your stay as effectively as possible.