On Sunday 5 July 2026, La Bresse hosts the Nordic’Trail, a nature race on the paths and tracks of the Nordic domain at the heart of the Vosges massif.
Formats
- 10 km: accessible format, for discovery
- 20 km: intermediate distance, well hilly
- Longer formats for confirmed runners (demanding elevation)
The short courses stay accessible but keep a very hilly profile typical of the Hautes Vosges, with successive climbs and descents on paths and tracks of the Nordic domain.
Setting
- Vosges forests (spruce, beech)
- Altitude pastures with open views
- Peat bogs and glacial lakes nearby (Lispach, Blanchemer)
Practical
- Date: Sunday 5 July 2026
- Location: La Bresse Nordic domain
- Entries: online, open several months in advance
- Refreshments: depending on distance, every 5-7 km
Preparing the big day
- Trail shoes suited to technical terrain
- Hydration pack recommended on 20 km and over
- Windbreaker even in July: Vosges weather changeable at altitude
- Arrive 1h before the start for bib and parking
Combine with a stay
- Saturday: recce a section
- Sunday: race
- Monday: recovery at Lac des Corbeaux or the bike park
- Night at the chalet
See also: Trail in La Bresse and Hiking on the Hohneck.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Nordic'Trail La Bresse 2026?
Sunday 5 July 2026 in La Bresse. Start and finish at the Lispach / Schmargult Nordic domain.
What distances are on offer?
Accessible courses (10 and 20 km) and longer formats, all very hilly, typical of the Hautes Vosges.
How do I enter?
Entries open online several months in advance. Limited places on long formats, register early.
Is the course technical?
Singletrack and Nordic tracks, some rocky or rooted sections. Trail shoes essential, poles useful on long formats.