Beginner trail running course in Chamonix
1 to 5 days
Intensity 1/4
1 to 8
people
Between
10 and 20km/day
Between
600 and 1000D+/day
A private trail running course for you or your group. customizable into a hiking-running trip on the most beautiful trails of Chamonix, on the dates of your choice (subject to availability).
The advantages:
Trail running course specifically for beginners.
Private: the course is adapted to your level and your desires.
To learn all the specific techniques. (Equipment, movements, diet … )
The keys to progressing and thriving in trail running
The best spots, shared by a local guide!
Daily rate depending on the number of participants:
1 person: €250/day
2 people: €150/person/day
3 people: €120/person/day
4 people: €100/person/day
5 people or more: €90/person/day
From May to November
Typical program for a trail running course 3 days in Chamonix
Day 1
Meet in Chamonix town center to begin this trail running course: Meet the group, warm up, and then head out for a day of trail running . The outing will be enhanced with personalized technical advice and discussions about training . etc. Mountain picnic with glacier views. Workshop on foot placement and stride. End of day around 3:30 pm
Example: Crossing the small southern balcony, from Chamonix to Argentière.
Day 2
The second day of the training camp begins around 9:00 AM. On the agenda: Discovering the most beautiful trails, including those of the UTMB ! We'll start getting used to the elevation changes and learn to be comfortable on slopes, both uphill and downhill. Enjoy a mountain picnic with a view and technical advice. There will also be a workshop on specific trail running equipment . The day will end around 3:30 PM.
Example: Loop the Tour -> Aiguillette des Posettes, facing Mont Blanc .
Day 3
Last day of this trail running camp exploring our playground around Chamonix. Picnic in the alpine pastures and trail-running specific strength training workshop. End-of-camp debriefing . End of the day around 3:30 pm.
Example: Long outing: Crossing the Aiguilles Rouges from the Col des Montets to Chamonix via Lac Blanc.
Info
For this beginner trail running course, I don't propose a specific route in advance. The idea is to take advantage of the free transport in the Chamonix Valley and adapt each day to discover the most beautiful route possible, taking into account the constraints of the natural environment.
Olivier is a fantastic guide, passionate about trail running and the mountains. I had the pleasure of doing a trail running course with him. Always in good spirits, he was able to adapt to everyone's level in the group and gave us invaluable advice on trail running and the mountains (running technique, equipment, training , etc.).
I highly recommend it!
Antoine. A
THE LEVEL GRID FOR TRAIL RUNNING COURSES
Level 1
Physical: Practice of running 2 times 1 hour per week and/or ability to hike in the mountains with 1000m of elevation gain.
Technical: Accessible mountain trails.
Experience: No trail running experience required , but prior hiking experience is recommended.
Level 2
Physical activity: Running and endurance sports practice approximately 5 hours per week
Technical skill: Mountain trails not always easy, capable of running downhill, even slowly.
Experience: Regularly does trail runs of 2.5 hours or more / Has already run 30km in the mountains.
Level 3
Physical fitness: 8 hours of endurance sport per week, including trail running 4 times per week. Accustomed to elevation changes.
Technical aspects: Mountain trails that can sometimes be exposed. Rocky terrain or off-trail sections are possible.
Experience: Accustomed to mountain environments and capable of completing trail races of 50km or more
Level 4
Physical: Regularly completes weeks with more than 10 hours of training, the majority of which is trail running.
Technical aspects: Trails and off-trail sections may be exposed. Rocky terrain and slippery ground are possible.
Experience: Has already run long trails (approx. 80km) or performs well over short distances. Self-sufficient in the mountains.
Equipment needed
For the day
•Trail running bag with a capacity of approximately 10L
•Trail running shoes
•1.5L of water
•Windproof jacket
•Sunglasses
•Sunscreen
•Cap
•Snacks for the day
•Picnic
In case of bad weather
•Long tights or running pants
•Waterproof jacket
•Warm fleece-type layer
•Lightweight hat and gloves
What the price includes
•Guidance by a qualified professional, trail running specialist
•Personalized technical advice
• Technical workshops
What the price does not include
•Accommodation in Chamonix (But I can help with the organization)
•Picnics and snacks for the day
•Personal expenses
•Personal cancellation and repatriation insurance
•Anything not mentioned in "What the price includes"
Why this trail running training camp?
"When I started trail running after several years of intense mountain biking training, I never imagined that running required so much technique and knowledge. My lack of experience led to numerous failures and the abandonment of projects I was passionate about . Fortunately, I met the right people, and the pleasure I got from running in the mountains was so great that I researched extensively to understand how to "be a runner." With a tailored trail running course, I quickly gained experience, more enjoyment, and avoided many injuries. Today, I want to share everything I've learned because I know that sport and nature are the keys to profound well-being."
(Pssst, EMOTION ALPINE is also on Instagram)
