Corentin Leroy triumphed again on the 41st Montée de la Croix!

Corentin Leroy triumphed again on the 41st Montée de la Croix!

Yesterday, on October 5, 2025, the 41st edition of the Montée de la Croix took place in Autun. Under the friendly atmosphere of the center, more precisely on the square de Lattre de Tassigny, the area turned into a mecca for sports enthusiasts. The event was organized by the Stade Athlétique Autunois under the direction of President Corentin Leroy, who not only took care of the organization, but also his personal competition.

With a radiant panoramic view of the city, the participants competed in the various competitions. The event included two free children's runs that started at 10:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., followed by the foulées Autunoises, a 4.3 km long run with 115 meters of altitude, as well as the main event, the Montée de la Croix, which extended over 11.3 km with 355 meters of altitude. Both competitions started at 10:30 a.m.

Winner with experience

Corentin Leroy was distinguished again and secured first place at the Montée de la Croix with a time of 39 minutes and 23 seconds. He proved that he is not only a good organizer, but also an excellent athlete. Compared to the previous year, when he had completed the route in 36 minutes and 40 seconds, his time was slower this time, but still impressive. Jorann da Foncesca took second place and finished after 42 minutes and 11 seconds.

The performance of Amélie Mignot was also particularly worth mentioning, who took 60th place overall with a time of 53 minutes and 37 seconds as the best woman. Among the 374 participants who gathered in the various disciplines of the event, the 251 participants of the Montée de la Croix stood out, while the 4.3 km distance of 82 runners and the children's runs attracted 41 small athletes.

An association with social responsibility

The event was not only dedicated to sport, but also solidarity. In cooperation with SEP 71, an association for multiple sclerosis, the Stade Athlétique Autunois produced an important partnership. This shows how sport and social engagement can go hand in hand, which is particularly important at such community events.

Overall, the 41st Montée de la Croix was a complete success. It remains to be seen how the event will develop in the coming year, but one thing is certain: The anticipation for the next challenges at the Montée de la Croix can already be felt. For more information about the event and the results, a visit is worthwhile Autun information or Le Journal de Saône et Loire.