Trail de Bonifacio

Aaaahhh Bonifacio or Bunifazziu in Corsica is the jewel, the 💎 centerpiece of Southern Corsica that attracts, every year, millions of curious travelers in search of magical landscapes. So captivating that you’ll fall in love with the place. Convinced? Then head to Corsica to trace the one trail distance accessible to all of 14 km. You’re thinking it’s too hot in Corsica to run? Guess what—the Bonifacio trail takes place in October, a time when the sun is out but temperatures are perfect for running. 🏃‍♂️

Holding your nerve in Bonifacio won’t be easy, as your head will spin in every direction. First, you’ll quickly understand why the town is nicknamed “the city of cliffs.” Easygoing, Blaise, to run along the cliffs 😎. In any case, they will be omnipresent, both beneath your feet and in your field of vision ✨. The view is incredible, with the Mediterranean Sea in the background 🌊, and that’s probably what draws hundreds of participants every year. Attention, the number of places available aboard the train trail in Bonifacio is limited to 500 for environmental reasons. A sensitive nature and an exceptional terrain that must be preserved and respected. Participating in this race is thus a privilege—it’s a bit like first class among trail runs 🚄. A high-speed or regional train pace, it doesn’t matter; with a bit of luck you might catch a glimpse of the Italian island of the Sardinia. Italy has never been closer, but wait until the end of your effort to go explore. Back to the course: the start is epic between the climbs and descents in Bonifacio under the cheers of local supporters. You’ll quickly move away to follow the coastline Hotels on sandy and rocky trails. Head toward the Capo Pertusato with its lighthouse you can’t miss and its sublime beaches 🏖️ where you’ll be able to sprint. Easy there, Finisher, the course can be quite demanding on this tricky terrain so ease up. After your escapade you’ll return to Bonifacio where many volunteers await for an after-race party.

Eh yes, the post-race atmosphere will be as authentic as can be with a convivial meal in the stunning setting of the town’s marina 🏰. The advantage is that at this season tourists are rarer, so you’ll be able to fully enjoy the town with its alleyways, stairs, citadel, upper town, port… In short, there’s plenty to do; or you can take a boat to the Sardinia you glimpsed during your run. Before crossing, sample some Corsican cheeses and cured meats or the local specialty: eggplants à la Bonifacienne. 😋

“The picturesque capital” of the Corsica has captivated Napoleon, Charles V or even Valéry, why not you?