Trail du Tacot
A village trail race from the vines of Gevrey-Chambertin up to the cliffs above.
- Sport
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- 32 min from Beaune
€120one way from Beaune with a private driver
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At a glance
- Nearby
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- Organised by
- Escargots 21
Getting there
Private driver from Beaune: 32 min by road (30 km), €120 one way for the whole car.
Coming by train or plane? Transfers from stations and airports →
About the event
The Trail du Tacot starts in Gevrey-Chambertin and follows paths along the vines before climbing to the heights above the village. It is a friendly local race, capped at a few hundred runners, and a good excuse to see the Côte de Nuits from above.
What to expect
Choose the long trail, the shorter race or the walk. The course follows paths along the vines of Gevrey-Chambertin, then climbs to the heights, with some impressive stretches along the cliff edge above the Combe Lavaux nature reserve. Spectators gather at the start and finish in the village.
History
The race has been on the calendar of regional runners for about fifteen years. Its 16th edition, on 6 April 2025, reached its maximum of 500 entrants across a 19 km trail, a 12 km race and a 12 km walk. The 2026 edition was run at the end of March.
Good to know
Tips for the day
Places are limited, so register early with the organisers. Trail shoes are advisable for the cliff-edge paths. Afterwards, Gevrey's cellars and wine bars are a short walk away, and a private driver can take you back to your hotel once you have celebrated.
Around here
What to combine with Trail du Tacot on the same day, nearest first.
- Food & markets
Journées Gourmandes de Marsannay-la-Côte
Usually a weekend in early MarchMarsannay-la-Côte - Wine festival
Salon des Vignerons de Nuits-Saint-Georges
Usually the Saturday and Sunday of the Hospices de Nuits sale weekend, in early to mid MarchNuits-Saint-Georges - Sport
Semi-marathon de Nuits-Saint-Georges
Usually the Saturday of the Hospices de Nuits sale weekend, in early to mid MarchNuits-Saint-Georges - Wine auction
Vente des Vins des Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges
Usually the second Sunday of MarchVougeot
- Music
Festival Musique au Chambertin
Long held over five days in late August and early SeptemberGevrey-Chambertin - Food & markets
Balade gourmande des Bonnes-Mares aux Musigny
Usually a Sunday in mid MayChambolle-Musigny - Wine festival
Les Vin’dredis de la Halle
Friday evenings through the summer, from late MayGevrey-Chambertin
Gevrey-Chambertin
1 km awayFixin
2 km awayMorey-Saint-Denis
3 km away
Questions
The 2027 dates of Trail du Tacot have not been announced yet. Usual timing: usually a Sunday in late March or early April..
Did you know? In 2025 the race reached its maximum of 500 entrants, up from 380 to 420 in previous years.
Sources
A private driver for the day
No parking to find, no one left as the designated driver: everyone enjoys a glass.