Located in the heart of Brittany, the Pontivy Community territory offers an exceptional setting for trail enthusiasts. Its varied landscapes, its picturesque trails and its numerous sporting events make this region a destination of choice for all lovers of running in the great outdoors.
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Courses for all levels
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner, you are sure to find a course suited to your level in Pontivy Community. At the Pontivy Community Tourist Office, we offer around thirty hiking trails with a choice of: easy, medium and difficult level.
Many sporting events
There are many trails in Central Brittany. Here is a list of sporting events that will take place soon:
- DNA trail May 8, 2024: departing from the Hilvern base, in Saint-Gonnery with a 10 on the program; 15 or 23 km.
- Guerléda Trailn May 18 and 19, 2024: a demanding race around the Guerledan Lake, the largest artificial lake in Brittany with activities planned for this weekend.
- APP Trail November 24, 2024: organized by the Pays de Pontivy Athletics Club, this event offers 3 trail circuits (7; 11; 19 km) as well as a 13 km hiking circuit.
- Gorse Trail in Malguénac in 2025: with these 3 different routes (9; 15 and 25 km), made up of 98% paths.
- The Nathurialaises in 2025: counting for the Triskell challenge, this trail in Saint-Thuriau offers 3 distances (8,5; 15,5; 22,5 km)
- Split Stone Trail in 2025: a race taking place in the woods, from the Morbihan commune of Sourn.
- Pondi Urban Trail in 2025: a route through the city center of Pontivy crossing the city's emblematic streets and buildings.
- Trail Kreiz Breizh in 2025: a unique experience with 4 different distances (10; 18; 28 and 66 km) where you can board the Napoleon Express in order to arrive at the start of the race in Saint-Nicolas-des-Eaux.
Yannick Derennes
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