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TRAIL TO BE ALIVE Trips
To offer these Trail trips, Raidlight partners with TRAIL to be ALIVE.
TRAIL to be ALIVE is a travel agency that has been organizing multi-stage Trails since 1999, over 200 raids on 5 continents.
Benoit LAVAL, a passionate ultratrailer and explorer at heart, founder of Raidlight, took over this agency in 2020 (formerly named Nature Extreme Developpement).
TRAIL to be ALIVE designs these trips from A to Z with all-inclusive packages (flights, hotel, full board, transfers…) infusing them with the passion for Trail running and the taste for the challenge of extraordinary adventures in prestigious settings.
Discover the 2027 calendar
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KILIMANJARO SUMMIT & TRAIL FESTIVAL
Tanzania
from January 31 to February 13, 20276 days of ascent to reach the summit at 5895 m
Combine the ascent of Africa’s highest peak (5895 m) via the Rongai route, two nights camping, and participation in the Kilimanjaro Trail Festival (6, 10, or 21 km). The trip includes encounters with the Maasai people.
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LAPONIE BOREAL WINTER-TRAIL
Finland
from February 27 to March 6, 20275 TRAIL or HIKING stages
A route between frozen lakes and groomed Finnish trails. Accommodation in a lodge. Cultural program (Sami culture museum, snowshoeing outings, ice fishing on a frozen lake, snowmobiling, visit to a reindeer farm). The 2026 edition is full, welcome to 2027.
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RAIDLIGHT DESERT TROPHY
Morocco
from March 13 to 21, 20274 TRAIL stages or
HIKING (50 to 10 km per day) or a non-stop 200 km versionA raid in the Moroccan Sahara.
Bedouin bivouacs, meals included, and partnership with Mohamed Ahansal, multiple winner of the Marathon des Sables. -
ELBE TRAIL CHALLENGE
ITALY: Elba Island
April 11 to 17, 20274 stages in TRAIL running or HIKING
Crossing of Elba Island along its
ridges, stages from 8 to 21 km per day with an ascent of Mount Capanne, the highest point of the island. Hotel facing the beach. Sightseeing tours of Florence and Pisa at the end of the stay. -
CAPE VERDE TRAIL CHALLENGE
Cape Verde
from May 1 to 8, 20276 stages in TRAIL or HIKING covering approximately 90 km
Between wild beaches, lush valleys, arid mountains, and spectacular rock-cut paths on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão. A rich discovery of Cape Verdean culture, nurtured by traditional music and the warmth of its people. An exceptional journey off the coast of Africa, in the heart of an authentic and preserved archipelago.
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ICELAND VOLCANIC TRAIL CHALLENGE
Iceland
from May 29 to June 6, 20276 stages in TRAIL or HIKING covering approximately 90 km
Between volcanic lands, geysers, monumental waterfalls, black sand beaches, and vast glaciers flowing into the ocean. A rich tourist experience with Reykjavik, the famous Golden Circle, the southern glaciers, and, as a highlight, the natural hot waters of the Blue Lagoon. An exceptional journey to the heart of the island of fire and ice.
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MONGOLIA TRAIL ADVENTURE
Mongolia
from July 9 to 23, 20278 stages in TRAIL or HIKING covering approximately 120 km
Across endless steppes, the Little Gobi desert, the Orkhon valley, and wild landscapes rich in history. A rich cultural experience with Ulaanbaatar, the traditional Naadam festivals, yurt camps, and the ancient capital of Karakorum. An exceptional journey on the lands of Genghis Khan, encountering nomadic traditions and the vast Mongolian wilderness.
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FUJI TRAIL CHALLENGE
Japan
from September 5 to 16, 20274 stages including participation in the HABUKA TRAIL
An incredible sports journey in Japan: the ascent of Mount Fuji, participation in the Hakuba International Trail, and two outings in the magnificent bamboo forests and
the Koyasan Choishi-Michi pilgrimage path. Visits to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Koyasan, the sanctuary city of Buddhism, with an overnight stay in a monastery… -
CROATIA-MONTENEGRO TRAIL CHALLENGE
Croatia and Montenegro
from September 18 to 25, 20275 stages in TRAIL or HIKING totaling 95km
Two stages in Croatia with a visit to Dubrovnik and the beautiful seaside villages nearby, and three stages in Montenegro, overlooking the Bay of Kotor. Nights in a 4-star hotel with pool and seaside location.
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PETRA WADI RUM TRAIL
Jordan
from October 16 to 25, 20276 stages in TRAIL or HIKING totaling 131 km
Travel through Jordan from north to south, from the shores of the Dead Sea to the Red Sea, passing through the Dana canyons, the magnificent city of Petra, and the Wadi Rum desert. Sport, tourism, and a guaranteed change of scenery with 2 nights under Bedouin tents in the heart of the desert.
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NEPAL BHUTAN TRAIL ADVENTURE
Nepal and Bhutan
from November 7 to 21, 20278 stages of TRAIL or HIKING covering approximately 90 km
Between traditional villages, rhododendron forests, and breathtaking views of the Annapurnas up to Poon Hill (3,200 m). A rich cultural experience with the discovery of Kathmandu, its legendary temples, followed by Bhutan, a preserved kingdom with perched monasteries and spectacular landscapes. An exceptional journey to the heart of the most beautiful treasures of the Himalayas, between the Kingdom of the Gods and the Land of Happiness.
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PHARAONS PYRAMIDS TRAIL
Egypt
from December 4 to 12, 20274 stages in TRAIL or HIKING for 70 km
Between canyons, desert sands, and palm groves along the Nile. The final stage will be the Pyramids Half-Marathon in the heart of the historic Giza pyramid site. A rich cultural experience for this exceptional journey into the ancient world of the Pharaohs of Egypt.



