🚴‍♂️🌿 The Genn’iale 2026 (/ʒeɪnaɪl/)

(The Genn’iale – french pun with the word “géniale” (meanning amazing) and the city “Gennes”)

🥾 Stay Active While Keeping It Festive: the Genn’iale (/ʒeɪnaɪl/) 2026

It’s impossible to talk about the end of summer in Saumur (/soʊˈmʊər/),and especially in Gennes-Val-de-Loire (/ʒɛn vɑːl də ˈlwɑːr/),without mentioning The Genn’iale, an event that has become a must for hiking, mountain biking, and outdoor enthusiasts 🌳.

Every year, this event brings together walkers, mountain bikers, and sports enthusiasts of all levels around a shared goal: discovering the Loire Valley’s landscapes from a different perspective in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

📅 The Genn’iale 2026: Program, Activities, and Highlights.

This year, the event will take place on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The perfect date to make the most of the summer before the new season begins ☀️.

From early morning, participants will be able to set off on a variety of routes suitable for all abilities. Whether on a hiking trail 🥾, a mountain bike ride 🚵‍♀️, or a gravel adventure. Exploring paths, forests, vineyards, and the banks of the Loire River 🌊.

The Genn’iale is about much more than sport. Throughout the day, the event celebrates good spirits, sharing experiences, and discovering the local area. Everyone can progress at their own pace. Enjoy the scenery, and embrace the community spirit that has made this iconic event so popular.

Entry Fees

Walking Routes
- €5 with advance registration
- €6 on the day
Mountain Bike Routes
- €5 with advance registration
- €6 on the day
MTB & Gravel Raids
- €9 with advance registration
- €12 on the day
Meal
- €9 with advance registration
- €7 on the day

🎉 Friendliness, Relaxation, and Convenience

Finally, La Genn’iale is much more than a simple hike or cycling event. It perfectly embodies the values of sport, nature, and conviviality that define the Saumur region 💫.

By combining this active day out with a stay at the Best Western Adagio Hotel, you can enjoy an end-of-summer experience that is active, relaxing, and sociable—one to fully embrace on August 30, 2026 🚴‍♂️🌿✨.

To make the most of the event without any logistical worries, why not extend the experience with a stay in Saumur? The Best Western Adagio Hotel welcomes you in a comfortable and relaxing setting, perfect for unwinding after a day of activity 💆‍♂️.

Ideally located, the hotel offers a peaceful place to recover after your sporting adventure and to extend your getaway in the Loire Valley.