Episode 295: Francois D’haene: GR20 FKT

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Person-Person

On today’s episode, host Heather Anderson is joined by Francois D’haene who recently brought the record for Corsica’s iconic GR20 route under 30 hours for the first time. Francois shares his personal history with the 160 km trail including his prior FKT set in 2016 and the lessons learned on that run that helped him set this new record.

Morvan Half-Crossing : Lac des Settons - Avallon (France)

Submitted by Benjamin DEGREVE on Thu, 09/03/2026 - 08:45am
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ENG : "This bold crossing in the heart of the Morvan Regional Natural Park connects the iconic Lake Settons to the historic town of Avallon. With its 55 kilometers and 1,100 meters of elevation gain, this route offers a demanding yet accessible profile for runners looking for a great mid-distance endurance challenge.

The course alternates between wild forest trails, rolling ridge paths, and more runnable sections typical of Morvan landscapes. It is a complete playground that requires as much effort management on the surges as concentration on sometimes technical trails.