"A race without pitfalls
The 7K is the perfect distance to get started with competitive trail running!
This year, le Bélier its 40th anniversary 🐏🎉… so let’s take a trip back in time to the 1980s!
We invite you to come dressed in your brightest neon colors: flashy leggings, headbands, colorful sunglasses, knee-high socks, vintage windbreakers… in short, pull out your best retro look to liven up the trails in La Clusaz! The best outfit will win a prize.
There are 2 Start airlocks to choose from, depending on your objective.
- You choose the SAS Dispute: you can tussle with your rivals and play for time, but be careful not to pull each other's legs, le bélier is a fair-play animal. Start at 5:45pm.
- You choose SAS Discute: no pressure here, so you can run calmly and stress-free. Start at 5.50pm.
- Distance: 7 km
- Difference in altitude: 180m D+ and 180m D-
- Start 5:45pm (1st wave) then 5:50pm (2nd wave) - Place de l'Eglise
- Categories: Cadets to Masters (born in 2010 or earlier, calendar year).
- Registration fee: €15 + €1 to support local organizations
- Participation: individual
- Registration deadline: Thursday, August 20, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as the maximum number of registered runners is reached.
- Maximum number of bibs: 500
- Race bib pickup: Monday, August 17, through Thursday, August 20, at the Club des Sports de La Clusaz / Friday, August 21, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Place de l’Eglise / Saturday, August 22, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Place de l’Eglise.
- The exchange or resale of race bibs is strictly prohibited for safety reasons ⚠️
- 2 refreshment points: a liquid refreshment point on the course + a snack at the finish line
- Secure luggage storage
- Safety and rescue on the course and at the finish
- Timing of the event
- A T-shirt
- Prize-giving ceremony
- Access to showers. A shuttle service is available at Start .
- a charged cell phone in working order in case of emergency
- a cup for the refreshment stations. Reusable cups will be available for purchase at the Bélier shop Bélier race day
Please note that poles are not allowed on the 7km trail.
⚠️ ATTENTION: We are unable to communicate the route of the 7 km trail, as it crosses private property. The owners grant us access only during the Bélier Trail et Rando event.
Mandatory condition for participation in Bélier competition events (timed races, including Kids races):
As part of the implementation of safety rules, and in accordance with article L.231-2-1 of the French Sports Code, all participants in a competition must present the following information to the organizer:
- For individuals who are of legal age as of the date of the competition:
- Either an Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise, or Athlé Running license issued by the FFA, or a “Pass’ J’aime Courir” issued by the FFA and completed by a doctor, valid on the date of the event. Other licenses issued by the FFA (Health and Coaching) are not accepted;
- Either a certificate (paper, electronic, or QR code) indicating that the individual has completed the Health Prevention Pass (or “PPS”) established by the FFA, under the Act of March 2, 2022, aimed at making sports more accessible in France, and its implementing decree of June 22, 2022, via its dedicated platform, the terms of use for which will also be established by the FFA (https://pps.athle.fr/). The PPS has had its validity extended by one year as of January 15, 2026, and costs €5. It includes liability insurance. To be valid, the PPS must have been completed less thanone year prior to the date of the event for which the person wishes to register.
Unless otherwise agreed, an adult cannot present the organizer with a license from another federation.
Foreign licenses are not accepted.
Triathlon licenses are not accepted (there is no agreement between the FFA and the FFTri).
For individuals who are minors on the date of the competition : The athlete and the persons exercising parental authority shall jointly complete a questionnaire regarding the athlete’s health, the content of which is specified by a joint order of the Minister of Health and the Minister of Sports. Those exercising parental authority over the minor athlete must certify to the federation that the answer to each section of the questionnaire is “no.” Otherwise, they are required to provide a medical certificate dated within the last six months attesting to the absence of any contraindications to participating in competitive sports, competitive track and field, or competitive running.
Rules to be announced…
Le Bélier supports local organizations
In 2026, every race bib counts: €1 will be donated to local organizations. It’s a way to make your race even more meaningful.
Registration opens on Thursday, April 16 at 12:00 p.m.!
Le Bélier & Rando to La Clusaz from August 21 to 23! Registration opens Thursday, April 16 at noon!
Thank you for your solidarity!
💙 Thanks to the euro donated for each registration, added to your generosity, a total of €4,986 was raised. This sum was shared equally between two local causes!