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Winter diary – EN

The temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter, but the Montluçon region still has an extensive and varied winter programme.
Cultural evenings, Christmas markets, children’s shows… The list goes on and on, offering something for everyone to enjoy in a friendly, fun atmosphere.
Live to the rhythm of winter!

Montluçon Christmas Village

From Friday 5 to Wednesday 24 December 2025

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Montluçon Christmas Village 2025

Place Jean Jaurès.
It will be open every day from Friday 5 to Wednesday 24 December 2025 inclusive (extended to Sunday 4 January 2026 for the gourmet chalets).
Opening times :
Sunday to Thursday, 2pm to 8pm and Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm to 9pm.

Free admission.

More info: Village de Noël de Montluçon 2025.
The ice rink will also be open in winter on Place Jean Jaurès from Friday 5 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026.
Open every day, Sunday to Thursday, 2pm to 7pm and Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm to 9pm.

Admission: €4.30 / adult; €3.20 / child under 12.
Accessible to accompanied children aged 3 and over.

For further information, contact Festivities Centre.
Tel: 04 70 02 56 41

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Montluçon Pedestrian Corrida

Sunday 28 December 2025

Montluçon Corrida

Sports fans, the Montluçon Corrida is one of the must-attend sporting events at the end of the year, along with those in Prémilhat and Domérat, which take place on the 2 Sundays before ( 14 and 21 December 2025 respectively).

A popular event par excellence, it can be challenged by friends, shared with the family and enjoyed by everyone from beginners to experts.

It’s an original and demanding route that will allow you to admire or rediscover the rich architectural heritage of the city on the banks of the Cher.

Make a note of Sunday 28 December 2025 in your diary and register online now: Christmas Corrida 2025.

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Trail of Lavault-Sainte-Anne and the Cher Gorges

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February 2025

Trail de Lavault-Sainte-Anne 2026

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February 2026
Espace La Charité in Lavault-Sainte-Anne.

You’ve all been looking forward to it!
The next edition of the Lavault-Sainte-Anne and Gorges du Cher Trail will take place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February 2026.
There will be a total of 9 races over the weekend, including 4 timed events and 3 children’s races.
In the meantime, get your trainers on to prepare for the terrific gradients of the wild Cher Valley…
Online registration at Trail 2026 Registration.