Beautiful 3-day trail run across the Jura mountains
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationBurgundy-Franche-Comté / Jura
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions34.44 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Embark on a 100% outdoor adventure in the Jura Mountains! This 95km, 3-day trail running trip is a unique way to enjoy your favorite sport while discovering the beauty of the Jura Massif ! Your journey begins at the Les Rousses resort. You'll traverse gently rolling, relatively easy terrain in a stunning setting. From vast alpine pastures to fir forests, you'll hike past iconic Jura peaks such as Crêt de la Neige , Reculet , Colomby de Gex , and Grand Crêt d'Eau overlooking Bellegarde .
In addition to fully enjoying the stunning scenery of this mountain range, this training camp allows you to complete a significant block of training , ideal for starting your season or preparing specifically for a race. You'll receive invaluable advice from a mountain guide specializing in trail running , learning more about running techniques that will help you improve your uphill and downhill running, pole use, and more. You'll discuss all aspects of trail running preparation and performance , including training, effort management, nutrition, and recovery. Everything is in place for you to tackle your upcoming goals in the best possible shape !
The highlights
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A 95km, 4000m+ multi-day hiking trip through the natural and unspoiled landscapes of the Jura Mountains
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Technical workshops (poles, downhill, effort management, nutrition) to help you progress
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A crossing in a small group for a more convivial experience.
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Sport
Level
Trail running
The expert's opinion
Prerequisites: You regularly practice running (at least 4 outings of 1h30 per week) and you regularly do a long run of more than 4 hours on a trail.
You practice other endurance sports (cycling, cross-country skiing, etc.), and you regularly go hiking in the mountains.
Technicality of the terrain: Rolling paths, alpine pastures, some small trails or short scree crossings. Possibility of crossing a ridge or a slightly exposed ledge.
UTMB Index required: 450
The UTMB index level is given as a guide and indicates, according to our team, the score to reach to get the most out of this training course. More info on the UTMB index
In figures
Trail and road running
- Average duration/day: 7h
- Average distance/day: 32 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 1434 m
Management
An experienced instructor who will give you valuable advice.
Program
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Les Rousses — Lajoux (25 km - 1000 m elevation gain)
- Transportation Minibus - 01h10 - 56km
- Activity Trail and road running
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Distance 25 km
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrival at 9:45 am at the Bellegarde TGV station.
Transfer to Les Rousses by private vehicle.
11am-5:30pm: Hike-run starting from Les Rousses. A beautiful first stage that will allow us to gently warm up while already reaching a beautiful summit. Discover the typical " cow mountains " of the Jura with their harmonious profiles, including a short crossing into Switzerland where we'll say hello to the chamois.
We will arrive at our accommodation for the night by running.
We find our luggage.
Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay at the gîte.
Day 1 -
Lajoux — Lélex (34 km — 1950 D+)
- Activity Trail and road running
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Distance 34 km
- Positive elevation gain 1950 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
8am-5:30pm: Full-day hike/run. We'll depart from the gîte and explore the trails overlooking Lake Geneva , offering breathtaking views of the Alps. We'll traverse from summit to summit, following the ridges of the Haute Chaine du Jura Nature Reserve . The route will alternate between ascents and descents, providing a fun way to practice varying our pace . We'll stop for a picnic lunch at the highest point in the Jura Mountains before descending into the Valserine Valley , the central feature of our trek. We'll finish the day with a final climb back to our gîte.
We find our luggage.
Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay at the gîte.
Day 2 -
Lélex — Bellegarde (36 km — 1350 m elevation gain)
- Activity Trail and road running
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Distance 36 km
- Positive elevation gain 1350 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
We set off with headlamps to watch the sunrise from the nearest summit: a magical moment. Then, we'll begin a beautiful, playful descent through the forest. before tackling a long, steady climb. A great way to combine eccentric and concentric muscle work . We'll reach the Grand Cret d'Eau summit, from where we'll take a final look at Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc before plunging down to Bellegarde with a final descent that should thoroughly tire out the quads.
A beautiful finish by the water with the superb Valserine gorges .
The internship ends at 3pm at Bellegarde station.
Day 3
Accommodation
Each day you stay in different rustic guesthouses and hostels (shared rooms).
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Supervision by a mountain guide specializing in trail running
- Full board from the evening of the first day of the course to lunchtime on the last day of the course
- Your transportation and the transport of your luggage during your stay will be arranged according to the planned program.
The price does not include
- Lunch on the first day
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Your transportation to the meeting point and from the end-of-internship location
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- A headlamp
- A trail running backpack from 5 to 20 L
- A water bladder or water bottles on your pack (1.5 L minimum, 2.5 L recommended), to be adjusted on the morning of departure according to the weather and your needs
- A pair of sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- A lip balm
- A plastic bag for waste
- Your usual snacks: bars, dried fruit, fruit compotes
- A little cash and your bank card
- A pocket knife
- Earplugs or earplugs
- A toiletry bag and a towel
- Spare trail running shoes (recommended)
Clothing to bring
- A waterproof or windproof jacket
- A warm long-sleeved top
- Tights or long trousers in the bag
- Trail-specific socks
- A change of clothes for the duration of the internship
- An outfit for after the race
- A hat and thin gloves