• A challenging weekend in the Vercors: technical trail running and elevation gain
  • A challenging weekend in the Vercors: technical trail running and elevation gain
  • A challenging weekend in the Vercors: technical trail running and elevation gain
  • A challenging weekend in the Vercors: technical trail running and elevation gain
  • A challenging weekend in the Vercors: technical trail running and elevation gain
  • A challenging weekend in the Vercors: technical trail running and elevation gain
  • A challenging weekend in the Vercors: technical trail running and elevation gain
  • A challenging weekend in the Vercors: technical trail running and elevation gain
  • A challenging weekend in the Vercors: technical trail running and elevation gain
Vercors Massif / Drome

A challenging weekend in the Vercors: technical trail running and elevation gain

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In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Trail running
    Beginner
    For those looking to discover trail running. You run for one hour twice a week and have no particular mountain experience. You will cover distances of 10 to 15 km, with an elevation gain of around 800 m per day, on smooth trails or alpine pastures.
    Intermediate
    For those with an UTMB Index of 350 (as a reference point), you will run twice a week and complete a few long runs. You will undertake 4–5 hour outings covering roughly 15 to 20 km per day, with 1,000 m of elevation gain on narrow trails.
    Confirmed
    For those with an UTMB Index of 450 or higher (as a guideline), you will run 2 to 3 times a week, including at least one long run. You will complete 4- to 6-hour outings covering approximately 25 km and 1,500 m of elevation gain per day, traversing runnable trails, alpine pastures, and narrow paths.
    Advanced
    You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.
    Expert
    You have an UTMB Index of 550 or higher and run 4 to 5 times a week, including one long run (2–3 hours). You have previously completed trail runs of at least 40 km with 2,000 m of elevation gain. You will undertake outings lasting approximately 8 hours, covering around 35 km and 2,500 m of elevation gain per day across scree slopes, ridges, off-trail terrain, snow patches, and more.
  • Destination
    Vercors Massif / Drome
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    33.54 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

This challenging trail running weekend in the Vercors is for highly experienced trail runners ready to push their limits. With runs of 30 to 40 km and up to 1,800 m of elevation gain per day , you'll experience two intense days combining distance, technical difficulty, and effort management.

The routes combine long climbs , alpine singletrack, technical sections, and rolling portions to work on pace, strategy, and recovery. Guided by our trail running specialists, you'll benefit from precise advice , technical workshops, and personalized feedback to optimize your ascent, descent, and posture.

The Vercors region offers ideal terrain for this demanding format: panoramic ridges, forests, and high plateaus. Accommodation at Zecamp , managed by top athletes, guarantees optimal recovery thanks to its dedicated facilities.

A training camp designed for those preparing for an ultra or a major goal and wishing to experience a real shock weekend in the mountains .

The highlights

  • 3 big days of trail running to accumulate elevation gain and volume
  • Challenging and varied alpine terrain in the heart of the Vercors.
  • Technical sessions and video analysis to improve downhill skiing
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Advance

Levels

Trail running
Beginner
For those looking to discover trail running. You run for one hour twice a week and have no particular mountain experience. You will cover distances of 10 to 15 km, with an elevation gain of around 800 m per day, on smooth trails or alpine pastures.
Intermediate
For those with an UTMB Index of 350 (as a reference point), you will run twice a week and complete a few long runs. You will undertake 4–5 hour outings covering roughly 15 to 20 km per day, with 1,000 m of elevation gain on narrow trails.
Confirmed
For those with an UTMB Index of 450 or higher (as a guideline), you will run 2 to 3 times a week, including at least one long run. You will complete 4- to 6-hour outings covering approximately 25 km and 1,500 m of elevation gain per day, traversing runnable trails, alpine pastures, and narrow paths.
Advanced
You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.
Expert
You have an UTMB Index of 550 or higher and run 4 to 5 times a week, including one long run (2–3 hours). You have previously completed trail runs of at least 40 km with 2,000 m of elevation gain. You will undertake outings lasting approximately 8 hours, covering around 35 km and 2,500 m of elevation gain per day across scree slopes, ridges, off-trail terrain, snow patches, and more.
You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average duration/day: 6h
  • Average distance/day: 32 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1434 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 7 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Herbouilly and the Grotte de la Cheminée (24 km — 900 m elevation gain)

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Duration of the activity 4h30
    • Distance 24 km
    • Positive elevation gain 900 m
    • Accommodation 3-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    11:45 am: Meeting in Corrençon-en-Vercors and dropping off luggage at the accommodation.

    12:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Warm-up run. We'll head out for a beautiful forest loop to discover some of the geological curiosities of the Vercors. During the run, we'll discuss various topics related to trail running. We'll also take a few minutes to set up a filmed downhill running workshop, which we'll watch in the evening at our accommodation.

    Late afternoon: Cold recovery bath (optional)

    5:30 PM: Check-in at accommodation

    6pm — 7pm: Drinks + video analysis and work on motor preferences.

    7:30 PM: Dinner

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2

We will enjoy the unspoiled nature of the surrounding area, the landscapes of the Vercors mountains, and the tranquility of the surroundings during our stay at Zecamp in Corrençon-en-Vercors. This hotel offers accommodation and dining options tailored to sports enthusiasts, as well as all the necessary facilities for athletic activities, but also for disconnecting and recharging in a unique and ideal setting. We will be staying in shared rooms of four. The hotel also has private parking.

Access

Departure
Corrençon-en-Vercors, France
Day 1 : 11h45
End of stay
Corrençon-en-Vercors, France
Day 3 - 16h00

100% accessible by public transport

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGrenoble

From Grenoble train station (served by TGV, 3 hours from Paris), bus T64 serves the "Hauts Plateaux" stop in Corrençon-en-Vercors, located opposite the meeting point.

Departure from Grenoble bus station at 10:30, arrival in Zecamp at 11:47.

For the return journey, departure from Corrençon-en-Vercors at 4:14 PM, arrival at Grenoble train station at 5:30 PM. Tickets must be purchased from the ticket machine at the Grenoble bus station before departure (€10 per trip).

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

There is parking available on site. Feel free to suggest carpooling to other participants from Grenoble train station: you'll definitely be passing nearby on your way there!

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Price details

The price includes

  1. supervision by a mountain guide specializing in trail running
  2. Full board from the first evening of the internship to the last midday of the internship

The price does not include

  1. lunch on the first day
  2. drinks and personal expenses
  3. cancellation and repatriation insurance
  4. your transportation to the meeting point and from the end-of-internship location
  5. Booking fee: €25 per booking

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alain

may 2026
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Fantastic first experience. The scenery and accommodation were impeccable. A truly great weekend. Our objectives were more than achieved.
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Xavier

may 2026
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Amazing
Published on 12/05/2026

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alain

may 2026
Translated from French
Fantastic first experience. The scenery and accommodation were impeccable. A truly great weekend. Our objectives were more than achieved.
Published on 12/05/2026
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Xavier

may 2026
Translated from French
Amazing
Published on 12/05/2026
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Spécialiste de l'organisation de séjours et stages de trail depuis 2016, notre partenaire local vous invite à explorer les plus beaux sentiers de France en courant. Son équipe d'encadrants, composée de traileurs de haut niveau et d'accompagnateurs en montagne diplômés, met son expertise au service de votre progression. Que vous soyez débutant souhaitant s'initier ou expert en quête d'un « week-end choc » ou d'une reconnaissance de course, chaque itinéraire est conçu pour s'adapter à votre rythme. Du séjour itinérant au stage technique, l'objectif reste le même : partager les secrets de la discipline et optimiser vos performances au cœur de terrains de jeux exceptionnels.
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