©Gendarmes Et Voleurs De Temps|GUILLAUME VILLEGIER

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025Trail event 100% nature of the year

The Gendarmes and the Time Thieves

An iconic trail that attracts passionate trail-running enthusiasts, combining physical challenge and immersion in the heart of an exceptional natural environment 🍃

Take to steep trails and forest paths to discover the natural splendor of Limousin 💚

The route, winding through hills and valleys, offers spectacular panoramas, rewarding runners for their efforts 🏃🏼‍♂️

A unique event in France

This year, almost 15,000 people will come together to share an exceptional moment ✨

Now a fixture on the national trail calendar, this event promises a thrilling experience in the heart of Limousin. 💚

With a variety of routes to suit all levels, it’s the perfect opportunity to experience an unforgettable trail weekend 🏃🏼‍♂️

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8, 2025 in Ambazac!

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©Les Gendarmes Et Les Voleurs Du Temps|©Vincent Krieger

The routes

The choice is yours! 🤗

Several trail courses, 5km, 10km, 20km, 32km, and an 11km or 14km hike.

For the more seasoned, we recommend the challenge, a double trail of 20 + 32km.

Psst…You can even invite your four-legged friend to join in for a unique 11km and 5km canitrail or canicross experience 🐕

There’s plenty for youngsters too, with several age-appropriate races 🧒🏼

Good to know: the 10km discovery trail and Nordic walking warmly welcome disabled participants.

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Why is this event a must?

Welcome to nature lovers’ paradise! 💚

The routes take you along ponds, through fir forests, across winding paths and small streams.

Get ready, your muscles are going to be intensely solicited 🥵

Supporters cheer you on all along the way, whether in the forest or in the villages, to motivate you to make it to the finish 💪🏻

The race atmosphere is a real party, from the warmth of the start to the euphoria of the finish, the friendly atmosphere is omnipresent 🥳

Our unmissable spots

Would you like to discover a little more about our beautiful department? No problem, we’ve got the solution, just follow us 🤗

Breathtaking panoramas, soak up the history we invite you to marvel 👀

Prepare to be dazzled, because here, every discovery is an invitation to fall in love with the unexpected 🤩

Arboretum domanial

No other site in France boasts so many "remarkable" trees! The arboretum boasts 250 species, some of which are the tallest trees in France and Europe. This enchanting site is...

Pierre branlante

This is one of the most beautiful sights in the Limousin. It is a gigantic rocky chaos perched at an altitude of 650 m, from which the view stretches as far as the eye can see...

Lake Saint-Pardoux

Come and get some fresh air at Lac de Saint-Pardoux, the ideal spot to combine thrills and idleness! A major tourist site in our beautiful Haut-Viennois department, it is...

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Hike the GRP® des Monts d’Ambazac

Hiking through the Haute-Vienne in the magnificent Monts d’Ambazac massif, the first western foothills of the Massif Central, culminating at 701 m altitude. You’ll...

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The tests

A total of 9 varied courses for everyone 🏃🏼‍♀️

Entertainment

A friendly atmosphere, whether on the course, at the start or at the finish, celebration and spectacle are at the heart of the event.

Values

The event is also involved in community work, supporting various causes.

The little plus

An exceptional site where greenery, water and stone meet, nestled in the heart of the Monts d’Ambazac!

All accommodation in Haute-Vienne

All restaurants in Haute-Vienne

All activities in Haute-Vienne

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We like

What we like: the diversity of the courses, the commitment of the associations, the friendly atmosphere, the exceptional natural setting, as well as the shows and entertainment that make the event so famous and successful!