Your base camp at Moulin de César
Around Vaison-la-Romaine, trail running is as much a part of the landscape as the vineyards and hilltop villages. Le Moulin de César is ideally placed to take advantage of this dynamic, with a trail manager at the helm and an offer designed for sportsmen and women in search of elevation gain… and comfort in Provence.
A playground tailor-made for trail running around Vaison-la-Romaine
In Vaison-la-Romaine, trails wind through hills, forests and panoramic ridges. In the background, Mont Ventoux watches over your outings. In just a few kilometers, you can go from rolling roads to more technical sections. Perfect for practicing your climbing, descending and rhythm.
According to Vaison Ventoux Provence, the destination offers over 300 km of itineraries and 19 marked trail courses, from beginner to advanced level. Ideal for a trail weekend in Provence, a training course or specific pre-competition preparation.
Every outing is different. One day, discovery jogging at sunrise. The next day, a more strenuous session with an uphill gradient. Here, the terrain is complete. Demanding. Inspiring.
Major events around the Ventoux
Around the Moulin de César, several major events punctuate the year for runners in search of race numbers.
The Trail du Ventoux offers several distances and makes the most of the slopes of the Géant de Provence. Visit Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB attracts enthusiasts of long distances and high altitude, with intense immersion in the massif. The Traversée des Dentelles highlights the Dentelles de Montmirail and their technical trails.
More locally, the Trail des Fous Romains in Vaison-la-Romaine completes the sporting calendar. This trail takes place before our opening.
For runners, the Moulin de César becomes an ideal base camp:
- Participation in a race.
- Course reconnaissance.
- Training weekend.
It all starts here.
A trailing manager and a home designed for competition
At Le Moulin de César, you’ll be greeted by Stéphane, an enthusiastic runner who knows the local trails well and is a regular at the start of local races.
He can advise you on loops adapted to your level, share feedback from the field or discuss how to manage the difference in altitude. Here, we talk kilometers, shoes, strategy… with simplicity and passion.
The day before a competition, every detail counts. We adapt our breakfasts to the race schedule. We give priority to calm to encourage sleep. After the effort, it’s time to recuperate: shower, hydrate, stretch in the garden, nap in the shade.
We also offer tailor-made trail breaks:
- Guided outings with personalized advice
- Self-guided holidays with prepared itineraries
- Programs tailored to your goal, volume and level
Whether you’re preparing for the Trail du Ventoux, the Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB or another race around Vaison-la-Romaine, you’ll find a real pied-à-terre for runners here.
For your next trail holiday in Provence, choose accommodation that understands your sporting objectives. Book at Le Moulin de César and experience trail running in Vaison-la-Romaine in the best possible conditions.
