Trail des Cisterciens
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Trail Des Cisterciens Info
The Trail Des Cisterciens is scheduled for 18 April 2027 around Villers‑la‑Ville. The start area is listed as Rue Notre Dame 8, 1490 Court‑St.‑Étienne with the departure hall at La Salle Notre Dame in Tangissart. Organizers ask participants to park along the N275 Nouvelle Route de Villers and to prefer carpooling; there are no specific bicycle facilities. Start numbers are distributed in the departure hall on the day of the event.
Distances and formats include:
- 65 km with a GPS tracking beacon and three refreshment points.
- 38 km with two refreshment points.
- 21 km offered in two running waves, a dog friendly wave, and a Nordic walking group with one refreshment point.
- Nordic walking listed alongside 21 km.
The course is waymarked with red arrows accompanied by a monk symbol and yellow and white tape about every 300 m; junctions for different distances are signed. GPX traces are available for the 65 km, 38 km and 21 km routes. Parts of the route cross private property and are open only to registered participants; followers are not allowed on those sections.
Roads will not be closed to traffic, so participants must respect traffic rules. Volunteers will staff major crossings but crossing remains the participant responsibility. A medical rescue team will operate on the course and at the finish; for issues or abandonment contact the organization using the phone number printed on the bib. In extreme emergencies use 112.
At the finish there will be a bar, barbecue, desserts, wine from the Vignoble de Bousval, hot showers and an inflatable castle. Note that no disposable cups will be provided so participants should bring their own cup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
