Description
The European Nordic Walking Gathering comes to Dévoluy in 2026! An event open to all, where you can discover, learn, improve and even compete in Nordic walking.
The program includes talks, an exhibitor village, daytime, timed, and night hikes, a concert with Funk Factory on June 20, and many other activities!
> Friday, June 19:
2:00 PM – Bib pickup begins
Activities, podium workshops, talks, and exhibitors
Group warm-ups and stretching
9:00 PM – Start of the Nighttime Nordic Walking Event – 8 km
(Expo closes; schedule subject to change)
Festive nighttime hike
> Saturday, June 20:
9:00 AM – Expo opens
Activities, podium workshops, conferences, and exhibitors
Group warm-ups and stretching
Open to all skill levels
10:30 AM – Warm-up for the Timed Nordic Walking Event
11:00 AM – Start of the Timed Nordic Walking Event – 10 km
1:30 PM – Awards ceremony for the Timed Nordic Walking Event
2:00 PM – Start of the La Joue Panoramique Walk – 10 km
6:30 PM – Fair closes & Start of the Parade of Countries and Regions
7:00 PM – Awards ceremony and festive evening
Official speeches, Parade of Countries and Regions, and Best Atmosphere Award
Giant cocktail reception with live music
Starting at 7:00 PM – Food service provided by the Dévoluy Festival Committee
Reserve your unique burger menu for €20 (vegetarian option available).
8:00 PM – Free concert with Funk Factory
> Sunday, June 21
Starting at 9:00 AM – Fair opens
Activities, stage workshops, talks, and exhibitors
Group warm-ups and stretching
7:30 AM – Start of the “L’Odyssée Dévoluarde” Walk – 23 km
8:30 AM – Start of the “Au fil de la Souloise” Walk – 16 km
9:30 a.m. – Start of the “Sous les Yeux des Géants” Walk – 12 km
10:00 a.m. – Start of the “Super-D en forêt” Walk – 6 km
3:00 p.m. – Closing of the Nordic Walking Fair
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