Aptly named! This 25km race, with 430m of ascent, promises an enchanting and demanding route. Starting from the Les Herbiers equestrian park at 9.40am on Sunday 22 December 2024 (in two waves), it takes runners along the famous sentier des crêtes, culminating in the majestic Mont des Alouettes and the mysterious Maha forest.
With its panoramic views and enchanting wooded sections, the Magique offers a total immersion in the Vendée countryside, enhanced by the magical atmosphere of Christmas. An unmissable event for those looking to combine performance and wonder!
♦ Start Sunday 22 December 2024 - 9.40am
♦ Finish: Inside the Equestrian Park enclosure.
♦ Refreshments : 2.
♦ Compulsory and recommended equipment See regulations
♦ Withdrawal of race numbers At the Parc Equestre du Bocage:
Saturday 21 December from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Sunday 22 December from 7.00 am until 30 minutes before the start.
♦ Pre-race briefing : 5mn before the start on the start line - or in the shelter depending on weather conditions.
♦ Bib colour Dark blue
♦ Marking :
Whitewash markings on tarmac and some paths.
On the first few km, wooden markers with tape laid every 50metres
Fluorescent orange markers + reflective sticker every 25 metres and always on the RIGHT hand side.
Directional signs in the same colour as the race number
Sometimes white/red or yellow/black tape
Different platforms use different tools to calculate the vertical drop. Here are the different gradient assessments
Evaluation according to ITRA settings: 430m D+.
Our assessment on TracedeTrail with the raw IGN DTM (without smoothing and 1m height difference threshold): 530m D+.
