The Festival des Templiers: The Living Legend of Trail Running

Founded in 1995 across the wild landscapes of Aveyron, the Festival des Templiers is more than just a competition: it is the original pilgrimage for trail runners across Europe.

Every autumn, Millau transforms into the capital of trail running. At 5:15 AM, when the solemn anthem echoes and hundreds of red flares light up the morning darkness over 2,500 headlamps, the emotion is raw, visceral, and unforgettable.

The limestone singletracks of the Grands Causses, the cliffs overlooking the Tarn and Dourbie gorges, and the brutal final ascent of Pouncho d'Agast forge memories that last forever.

Limestone singletracks and wild ridges across the Grands Causses

All Legendary Race Formats of the Templiers

Grand Trail des Templiers (80.4 km • 3,530m D+): The flagship race. A masterpiece route winding from Millau through Peyreleau, Saint-André, the stone ruins of Roquesaltes, Pierrefiche, and the final wall of Pouncho d'Agast.
Endurance Trail (106 km • 4,820m D+): The ultimate wild caussenard ultra-trail through remote canyons and plateaus.
Intégrale des Causses (66 km • 2,800m D+) & Boffi Fifty (50 km): High-tempo courses along dizzying limestone ledges.
Marathon des Causses (36 km • 1,600m D+) & Monna Lisa (29 km): Fast and intense races over legendary trails.

Wild singletracks and technical trails in the Causses

Why Create a Keepsake Book of Your Festival des Templiers?

Months of hard training, the thrill of the red flare start in Millau, and crossing the finish line deserve more than a fleeting digital post.

With AdvenBook, turn your Strava GPS activity and photos into an authentic publisher-grade art book.

1. High-Definition Strava Mapping & Elevation Profiles

Automated split times and 3D terrain visualization.

Open AdvenBook photobook showcasing routes and photography

2. Full-Page Race Photography

Your shots from Roquesaltes, the aid stations, and the finish line on 200g fine-art paper.

3. A Lasting Physical Trophy

Available in 3 mm Hardcover, Softcover, or 360° Spiral Notebook.

Sharing the printed adventure book with loved ones

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Templiers Keepsake Book

How do I create my Templiers book with Strava?

Simply connect your Strava account to AdvenBook or upload your GPX file. The platform automatically maps your 3D trail and lays out your race photography.