Un trail, trois optiques et zéro grasse mat’


Un lever à 5h, un drone en vol, des jambes en feu et des optiques qui mitraillent : retour en images sur une matinée sportive au rythme des sentiers de Saint-Martin.

Aerial view of people gathering on a concrete pier with turquoise waters and large rocks along the coastline.

☀️ 1. Le réveil qui pique… et les départs qui claquent !


Dimanche matin, 5h. Pas de café, pas de grasse mat’. Je saute du lit, direction Marigot, appareil en bandoulière. Objectif du jour : capturer les meilleurs moments du Trail Crédit Mutuel 2025, organisé par les passionnés de Dream of Trails.


À 6h30 presque pétantes, c’est le départ du 17 km. Ça fait déjà 10 minutes que je fais voler le drone, la batterie se vide rapidement, il est temps que la course s'élance. Ambiance tranquille mais baskets affûtées! Trente minutes plus tard, le 7 km (version marche et course) s’élance depuis le Fort Louis, perché au-dessus de la marina.


J’en profite pour faire voler mon DJI Mini Pro 3 et prendre un peu de hauteur. Vue d’ensemble magique sur la baie de Marigot encore un peu endormie. Puis retour au sol avec mon Fujifilm XT4 équipé du Fujinon 150-600mm pour aller chercher les visages, les muscles tendus, les sourires crispés… Bref, la vraie texture du trail.

Aerial view of people gathered on a concrete pier with breakwater rocks surrounded by turquoise ocean waters.
Aerial view of a stone pier walkway between turquoise waters with small figures walking along the path.
Aerial view of curved stone breakwater with walking path along turquoise Mediterranean waters.
Aerial view of a marina boardwalk with palm trees, parked cars, and boats docked at Key West harbor on a sunny day.
Aerial view of a curved concrete breakwater path lined with rocks and dotted with pedestrians along blue ocean waters.
Aerial view of a coastal road with parking lot, turquoise waters, and rocky shoreline in a tropical setting.
Three friends leap joyfully from a concrete wall near turquoise waters and rocky shoreline on a bright summer day.
Athletic runners jogging together along a coastal pathway with rocky seawall and blue water visible.
Runners compete in a coastal road race along a path next to rocky shores and turquoise waters.
People jogging along a coastal pathway with large rocks and greenery on a sunny day.
A group of people jogging along a paved pathway bordered by green plants and bushes.
Aerial view of people jogging and walking along a palm-lined street with parked cars and buildings visible.

🪨 2. Montée “Pété Jambes” & Anse des Pères : les jambes parlent !


La course lancée, je file en courant (oui oui, avec le matos !) pour me repositionner au pied de la fameuse montée surnommée “Pété Jambes”. Nom évocateur, et pour cause : c’est raide, sec et en plein dans le dur.

J’arrive pile au bon moment pour shooter Fanny, Léa et Stéphanie, juste avant l'ascension, boostées par les encouragements et la fraîcheur du matin. Cette fois, j’opte pour mon Fujinon 70-300mm, parfait pour capter la cadence et les visages concentrés.


Petit call avec Esnard, le boss de Dream of Trails, qui me redirige illico vers l’Anse des Pères pour accueillir les premiers du 30 km. Là encore, conditions bien techniques : cailloux glissants, lumière changeante, souffle court.

J’alterne entre le drone et le 150-600mm pour capter les foulées faciles de Grégory Pigeon, largement en tête. Il passe comme une flèche, suivi quelques (longues) minutes plus tard par ses poursuivants, bien secoués par le terrain. Ça sent la vraie course, la sauvage, celle qui forge les mollets et fait chanter les tendons 😄

Avant "Pété Jambes"

A runner in an orange tank top and coral shorts participates in a race wearing number 857 on a dirt path.
Runner in bright athletic wear and race number waves while jogging along a dirt trail surrounded by greenery.
Hikers climbing up a steep dirt trail through dense vegetation and brush on a sunny day.
Runner with bib number 871 in a blue tank top shows enthusiasm during outdoor race on sunny trail path.
Happy runners in athletic wear smiling and making peace signs during outdoor race event on dirt path near beach.
Athletic runner in blue and yellow racing uniform moves past parked car with orange flowers in background.
Runner wearing sunglasses and yellow shorts competes on a dirt trail during a marathon race on a sunny day.
Runner wearing a white t-shirt and race number participates in an outdoor competition against blue sky background.
Happy trail runner celebrating with bib number 870 during outdoor race with parked car in background.
Runner in bright orange shirt and reflective sunglasses wearing race number 885 during a trail race competition.
Runners with race bibs competing in a marathon on a dirt path under blue skies.
Two runners in blue athletic attire race along a stone wall with a white vehicle parked behind them.

Anse des Pères

Trail runner navigating rocky terrain wearing blue tank top and shorts with race number in outdoor competition.
A runner jogs along a coastal path with wooden benches and palm trees beside a rocky shoreline.
Aerial view of a secluded tropical beach with palm trees and turquoise waters along a rocky shoreline.
Trail runner traverses rocky terrain wearing sunglasses, blue cap, white shirt and black shorts in outdoor adventure setting.
Two trail runners navigate a steep hillside trail through dry grass and brush during an outdoor workout session.
Two trail runners navigate rocky terrain along a coastal path with palm trees and cliffs in the background.
Two trail runners navigating rocky terrain during an endurance race, with one wearing race number 962.
Trail runner wearing blue tank top and hydration pack competes on rocky terrain during endurance race.
A hiker follows a scenic coastal trail along a rugged hillside with turquoise ocean waters and blue skies in view.
Trail runner in black gear and sunglasses moving through rugged outdoor terrain during competition.
Trail runner wearing blue cycling jersey and black hydration pack on rocky mountain terrain during endurance race.
Runner in tank top participates in tropical beach race with palm trees in background.

🏁 3. Retour au Fort Louis : l’ultime montée, les dernières gouttes


Je remonte fissa au Fort Louis pour l’arrivée des coureurs. Les premiers ont déjà franchi la ligne d'arrivée à Galisbay, mais beaucoup doivent encore passer par Fort Louis! C'est la dernière bosse, celle qui brûle les jambes et sonne comme un dernier défi avant la délivrance. Visages tendus, souffles courts, mais regard déterminé : tous savent qu'après cet ultime effort, la descente vers Galisbay les attend, avec, en récompense, une vue époustouflante sur la baie de Marigot.


Je shoote les efforts, les derniers mètres, les sprints de fin et les tapes dans les mains. Une ambiance de fête du trail, avec la mer pour témoin et des bénévoles au taquet. Certains finissent exténués, d’autres avec un sourire XXL, tous sous l’objectif de mon Fujifilm.


Ce Trail Crédit Mutuel 2025, c’était du sport, de la sueur, des points de vue sublimes, du drone, des optiques bien rincées et une île qui sait recevoir ses coureurs. Merci à Dream of Trails pour l’accueil, et à tous les participants pour leur énergie communicative.

Montée de Fort Louis

Runner jogs past ancient stone wall with desert plants and cacti in foreground against bright blue sky.
Trail runner in blue tank top and shorts navigates rocky terrain while carrying hydration gear during outdoor race.
Athletic participant wearing yellow t-shirt and black vest making shaka gesture during outdoor trail race competition.
Athletic runner in a red tank top gives two thumbs up while standing on an outdoor path with greenery and ocean views.
Runner on a rocky trail path with metal handrails pauses during an outdoor race in natural terrain.
Two runners pause on a dirt trail with handrails during an outdoor trail running competition on a sunny day.
Trail runner wearing race number 466 gives thumbs up while ascending winding path surrounded by green foliage.
Trail runner wearing bib number 1408 gives thumbs up while hiking on rocky mountain terrain with a hydration pack.
Trail runner ascending stone steps during a mountain race wearing blue shirt and race bib number 1434.
A hiker wearing a white shirt and cap stands on a rocky ridge against a bright blue sky with mountains in the distance.
A person celebrating at the summit with outstretched arms against a blue cloudy sky background.
Athletic person in orange shirt and black life vest smiles while standing against turquoise ocean waters and rocky coastline.
Two runners climb stone steps during an outdoor trail race with tropical plants in the background.
Runner with bib number 1429 gestures with arms raised along coastal trail with blue ocean and stone wall visible.
Athletic runner wearing sports gear and reflective sunglasses climbs uphill on rocky trail during endurance race.
Joyful athlete wearing sunglasses and hydration vest celebrates with arms raised against bright blue ocean backdrop.
Active hiker in sunglasses and backpack smiles while exploring outdoor trail on sunny day.
Athlete wearing blue tank top and hydration pack during trail run along coastal cliffs with ocean in background.
Runner wearing sunglasses and black tank top participates in a beach race with blue ocean waters in background.

Arrivée à Galisbay

A runner jogs along a coastal path with large rocks and turquoise water in the background beneath palm fronds.
Person in yellow backpack walking along coastal path with turquoise water and large rocks beside tropical foliage.
Runners celebrating and high-fiving at an outdoor trail race event in a park setting.
Runner in orange top and dark shorts flashes peace sign at outdoor race event with palm trees in background.
Three smiling runners pose together under a finish line banner at an outdoor race event wearing numbered bibs in sunny weather.
Runner wearing race number 1420 and reflective sunglasses participates in outdoor race event with tropical scenery.
Athletic runner in black tank top and shorts catches breath after race near event barriers and palm trees on sunny day.
A runner in blue during a sunny race event with palm trees and banners along a barricaded street course.
Runner in blue tank top and black shorts competing in a race with palm trees and parked cars in the background.
Race participant wearing bib number 1442 celebrates with raised arms and peace sign during outdoor running event.
Runner wearing bib number 141 in blue shirt and black shorts competes in a road race while being photographed.
Runner in blue cap and tank top racing along tropical course with palm trees and vehicles in background during event.

📸 Conclusion d’une matinée bien remplie :


Je me suis franchement régalé à couvrir ce trail — même si c’était un peu sportif aussi de mon côté 😅

Courir après les coureurs, changer de spot en speed, jongler entre drone et téléobjectif… c’était intense, mais vraiment grisant !


J’espère que les participants se retrouveront dans les photos, et qu’elles leur rappelleront un bon moment passé sur les sentiers de Saint-Martin.


Hâte de remettre ça sur d’autres événements ici : l’ambiance, les paysages, les gens… franchement, c’était top 🔥


Pour les coureurs, la galerie complète, c'est par ici.