Trail des Fontaines

Just a few kilometers south of Cahors in the Lot, the municipality of the Montat is ready to be invaded over a very lively weekend for the Fontaines Trail ⛲️, a name inspired by the symbolic fountains of Cahors. From multiple distances are offered to suit your cravings: trail of 7 km, 14.5 km, 30 km, 40 km, 85 km, Nordic walking (a hike of 8 km and a trail of 13 km the day before the races by the torchlight glow 🔥), kids' races 👶🏼, canitrail (12 km), night run of 13 km 🌛 … In short, there will be something for everyone, and for all levels especially 😎 ! Regardless of the distance you choose, you’ll be immersed in the hills and hollows of the Quercy Causses. ⛰

With positives or negatives of elevation gain 📈 depending on the event (3,000 mD+ for the 85 km!), it’s a fairly technical and demanding course that awaits. It is made up of more than 90 % of trail and of single-tracks (narrow paths) opened for the occasion. The proposed routes invite you to take single tracks through the woodlands and dry stone walls typical of the Causses du Quercy. Your move pass - wall wall! 😏

The panorama on top of the Mont Saint-Cyrwill offer you a breathtaking view over Cahors and its surroundings… Pure happiness guaranteed! 🤩 However, if altitude isn’t your thing, don’t worry, you’ll have a moment to catch your breath 🌬️ on the lands of Cieurac. And especially through the vineyards 🍇 of the Haute-Serre Castle 🏰, one of the oldest wine estates in Cahors 🍷. The red wine produced there is largely made from Malbec, the essential grape of the famous AOC Cahors, and it pairs very well with the truffles of Quercy or with the red meats 🥩… Definitely tempting for after the race! 😋

If you’re not a K-hors technician, back near Montat after the race, you can treat yourself to a good cheese soup accompanied by a cold beer to unwind and recharge… A multitude of activities will be organized over the race weekend, and between fireworks 🎇 and a lively meal, you’ll be treated at the land of good life ! 🍻