Sports events Saint-Etienne

Vélocio has been around for over 100 years. Several routes are on offer, ranging from 30 to 95 km. On the program: on closed roads, a 12 km climb in modo chrono or a hike uphill. The program attracts around a hundred cycling enthusiasts, who set off on the slope of the famous Col de la République, at the summit of which stands a monument to the memory of Paul de Vivie (1853-1930), a leading figure in French cycle touring nicknamed... Vélocio. This event is open to all - some participants are over 80 years old! Come as you are, trained or not, retro or not, on a bike, a unicycle or an electric bike - the only thing that counts is good humor. So saddle up!

The Sainté Trail Urbain is a way to discover Saint-Étienne in a different way. Different activities are available: for example, routes of about 10 to 30 kilometres, a gourmet walk, an open-air walk or a Nordic walk. The aim is to welcome the widest possible audience, of all ages, whether trained or not. The tours allow you to explore different parts of the city, sometimes unusual and hidden. Thanks to these tours, participants discover large and sometimes unknown parks of greenery, they can also run along the mythical lawn of the Geoffroy Guichard stadium, or even cross the mine museum...

The Sainté Color is a foot race to be done in a joyful and good mood, preferably colored! On a 5 km course between the Étivallière Stadium and the François Mitterrand Park, the participants run on a course punctuated by non-toxic colored powder. Every kilometer, the public encourages the participants by throwing them the famous powder. Crazy atmosphere guaranteed! No timing, just the pleasure of doing sports in a festive way. To close the day in beauty, a free concert is given in the park.