2026 edition
2026 edition , 4 days in Chantonnay
4 days in Chantonnay… is to walk as you please !
– The possibility to walk 1, 2, 3 or 4 days.
– Each day a different route and the choice between various distances : 8, 12, 21, 28 and 42 km (Those distances can vary +/-2 km).
– A night walk on Friday.
– A walk open to military.
Walking at your own pace and in a friendly and nature-respecting atmosphere, in a non-competitive walking event.
By participating in this hike, you acknowledge taking part under your own personal insurance and civil liabilities.
Running on the routes is not allowed and remains under the responsibility of the participant.
Dogs are tolerated on the routes under certain conditions :
– they must always be kept on a leash on the routes and not bother the walkers
– they must take the bus calmly
– they must stay in the bus at the foot of his master or on his master’s lap
For your information, access to the bus may possibly be refused to a dog if it is too large or if it annoys the walkers.
The BMLD / The Long Distance Walk Award
– 200km on a non signposted route and without any assistance : Time limit : 78hrs
– 100 km on a non signposted route and without any assistance : Time limit : 30hrs
Our association is a member of the International Marching League (IML), the French Hiking Fédération (FFR), the French Fédération of Popular Sports (IVV) and the 85th French Department Committee of the Vendée.
NEW / SALLE DE L′EPINE : Registration and starting point.
SALLE ANTONIA : Registration and starting point.
Pratical information
In 2026: 14th May, 15th May, 16th May and 17th May.
25th Edition of the 4 Days of Walking in Chantonnay.
Think about carpooling for your journey to Chantonnay.
WALKS…
– Departure:
Chantonnay, Salle ANTONIA 85110 Chantonnay
Coordonnées G.P.S : N 46°69.026′ – W – 1°03.956’.
Bus departure times
- From 6:45 am -7:30 am for 42km walk
- From 7:00 am- 8:00 am for 28km walk
- From 7:30 am -9:00 am for 21km walk
- From 8:30 am -10:00 am for 12km and 8km walks
Free coffee and brioche will be available at the start before you commence your walk.
– During the walk :
Refreshments on the route and on arrival.
– Arrival :
Chantonnay – Stade de la Charlère ; last arrival 05:00 pm
Out of respect for the environment, we do not give drinking cups at the refreshment stations, so please bring your own. Thank you.
Night walk :
Friday, 15th May Distance of about 12 km – leaving the Salle ANTONIA, at 08:00 pm (Bring a torch!).
A traditional Vendée meal of Ham and Mogettes will be available on arrival.
Registration
– Preferably by internet, go « Registration », it is possible to pay on-line.
– By mail, detach the registration form and return it with payment (cheque payable to R4JCV) to the following address :
R4JCV – TOURIST OFFICE Place de la Liberté – BP 59 – 85111 CHANTONNAY CEDEX
Tel: +00 33 2 44 40 20 06
Last minute and on the day at Salle ANTONIA, Chantonnay
- Tuesday, 12th May, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
- Wednesday, 13th May, from 10:00am to 18:00pm
- Thursday, 14th May, Friday, 15th May, Saturday, 16th May, and Sunday, 17th May, from 6:30am until departure.
It is possible to register and pay on the day.
. TARIFS before 13/05 TARIFS on the day
. from thursday 14/05
42Km – 10€ – 11€
28Km – 9€ – 10€
21Km – 8€ – 9€
12Km – 6€ – 7€
8Km – 5€ – 6€
Nocturne – 8€ – 9€
Free for children born after 01/01/2018
You can download the registration form and bring it with you to register at the Salle ANTONIA at the times indicated above.
For a family, fill out a registration form per person and group them with the payment.
A special group registration form (10 people minimum) is offered.
Rando-passes are not posted, they must be picked up on the day of your walk or beforehand at the Salle ANTONIA on Tuesday, 12th May, between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm or Wednesday, 13th May, from 10:00 am to 18:00 pm.
Do not throw your waste on the route. Dropp them off at the refreshment points or upon arrival.
Very Important for the “4 days” future –
Absolute ban on returning to any private property at a later date