TREK - 4 stages - 80 km

The desert at your pace

MX3 - 200 km Non-stop

Crossing the desert

Raidlight Desert Trophy

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

  • KILIMANJARO SUMMIT & TRAIL FESTIVAL

    Tanzania
    from January 31 to February 13, 2027

    6 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.

  • LAPONIE BOREAL WINTER-TRAIL

    Finland
    from February 27 to March 6, 2027

    5 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.

  • RAIDLIGHT DESERT TROPHY

    Morocco
    from March 13 to 21, 2027

    4 TRAIL stages or
    HIKING (50 to 10 km per day) or a non-stop 200 km version

    A 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, 2027

    4 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, 2027

    6 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.

  • ICELAND VOLCANIC TRAIL CHALLENGE

    Iceland
    from May 29 to June 6, 2027

    6 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.

  • MONGOLIA TRAIL ADVENTURE

    Mongolia
    from July 9 to 23, 2027

    8 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.

  • FUJI TRAIL CHALLENGE

    Japan
    from September 5 to 16, 2027

    4 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, 2027

    5 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.



  • PETRA WADI RUM TRAIL

    Jordan
    from October 16 to 25, 2027

    6 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.

  • NEPAL BHUTAN TRAIL ADVENTURE

    Nepal and Bhutan
    from November 7 to 21, 2027

    8 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.

  • PHARAONS PYRAMIDS TRAIL

    Egypt
    from December 4 to 12, 2027

    4 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.

Testimonials

These 200 km have been an adventure as tough as it was magical. I was touched by the energy, kindness, and dedication of the entire Raidlight team, always there in the demanding moments.

Beyond the athletic achievement, it is the human spirit and the values upheld by the organisation that give full meaning to this experience. Proud to represent Raidlight, this race will remain an unforgettable memory.

Noir

Adrien

Raidlight desert prize - 2026

A fine blend of sport, culture, and above all, very pleasant meetings.

Vincent - Jordan 2025

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Magical journeys combining sport for all levels and culture.

Isabelle

Italy - 2024

A reliable and reassuring agency for active holidays Excellent spirit, friendly and pleasant, a sporting and sightseeing trip offering the advantage of both hiking and trail running options.

Magalie

Kilimanjaro - 2025