Sports Challenges in Gaspésie

Here are 4 sports challenges that will really push your limits! In unique natural settings in Gaspésie, fill up on fresh air, enjoy an adrenaline rush and meet exceptional people.

Gaspesia Events offers sporting and outdoor experiences highlighting the Gaspesian territory while contributing to the development of a regional sporting culture through the Ultra Trail Gaspesia 100, Ultra Trail Forillon, Enduro Gaspesia, Trail Polaire Gaspesia and Marathon Gaspesia.

From July 23 to 27, 2025, Causapscal becomes a huge outdoor playground! About 20 teams compete in over a dozen challenges at Fort Causap, which is inspired by the French adventure-style game show Fort Boyard. The goal is to finish each challenge as quickly as possible while avoiding traps and try to qualify for the finals. Every year, new and even more original challenges are created for this event. If you don’t feel up to paticipating, attend as a festival-goer! Fort Causap is also 5 days of shows and family activities attracting over 12,000 people. 

Photo: Fort Causap

Ultra-Trail des Chic-Chocs

Ultra-Trail des Chic-Chocs is a trail running event that takes place in the unique environment of Parc national de la Gaspésie, from August 15 to 17, 2025. This event features 7 races courses ranging in length from 4 km to 170  km.

Photo: Ultra-Trail Chic-Chocs

Participate in or watch a sports challenge in Gaspésie!

See also: 

• Seashore Festivals in Gaspésie
• Gaspésie Tour: Outdoor Adventures Itinerary
• 5 Highest Peaks to Hike in Gaspésie