The participants, dressed in their sports gear, enthusiastically gather at the starting point. The shot rings out, launching the frantic race between the gendarmes and the time thieves. The gendarmes, determined and athletic, attempt to catch the time thieves as they escape through the winding paths of the surrounding forest.
The course
Specially designed to test participants’ physical fitness, offers a variety of natural challenges. Steep climbs, fast descents, creek crossings and rocky paths test everyone’s stamina and coordination.
But the real star of this race is the surrounding nature. Participants are rewarded with breathtaking scenery, verdant vistas and wildlife to accompany them on their journey. It’s a real immersion in the natural beauty of Ambazac.
This race is not only a sporting event, it also embodies the values of mutual aid and surpassing oneself. Participants encourage each other, lend a hand when exhaustion sets in, and celebrate each individual or collective victory.
At the finish
The atmosphere is one of triumph. The participants, exhausted but satisfied, congratulate each other on having met the challenge. Cops and time thieves get together to exchange experiences and reminisce about the highlights of the race.
The Course Nature d’Ambazac, inspired by the legendary Gendarmes et voleurs de temps race, is much more than just a sporting competition. It’s an adventure that combines the passion of sport, the beauty of nature and the pleasure of surpassing oneself. It’s an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of all participants.
So, if you’re ready to take up the challenge, measure yourself against nature and experience an unforgettable sporting adventure, join the Course Nature d’Ambazac. Whether you’re a policeman or a time-stealer, come and enjoy a unique experience in the heart of Ambazac’s unspoilt countryside.

The races
- 52 km le Grand Trail du Limousin
- 32 km les Voleurs de Temps (international label race)
- 20 km Trail des Hureaux
- 10 km Trail découverte
- 11 km Canitrail / Canimarche
- 15 km Hureaux Nordic Walking
- 11 km hike
- children’s races
- Handisports 10 km