In Raveau, in Nièvre, the finish line leads mainly to the plate, not to the clock.
On May 30, 2026, Randouillette takes the village to the Bertranges forest for the Raveau school and its young people.
Randouillette 2026: a gourmet hike
A “hiker” covers between 10 and 22 km on foot or by mountain bike before his reward. , explains a participant to France 3 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
At her side, a friend sums up the spirit of friends: , she says, smiling.
From the forest to plates of andouillettes
Upon arrival, the line immediately lengthens in front of the andouillette stand. , confides a participant, while a fifty-year-old adds:
For Catherine Boyer, president of the GGR association, it all started with a simple hike with friends. She remembers: , a vision today included in the FFRandonnée Nièvre calendar.
In the kitchen: potatoes, andouillette and volunteers
The day before, Raveau’s school is transformed into a huge peeling workshop. A volunteer responsible for the potato center says: , while the vice-president of the association specifies:
On the big day, nearly 200 volunteers work from 6 a.m. around 700 kilos of potatoes and 173 kilos of andouillette. In the middle of the fryers, volunteer Mathieu Quenault sums up the atmosphere as follows: , while the profits finance school projects and youth actions in Raveau.
Randouillette Raveau: what is the principle?
Participants walk or ride several kilometers before a meal at andouillette.
Who organizes the Randouillette de Raveau?
The event is created and supported by the GGR association, created by parents of students.
What are Randouillette profits used for?
They finance projects for the Raveau school and actions in favor of young people in the village.
