• Beginner trail running course in the heart of the Vosges
  • Beginner trail running course in the heart of the Vosges
  • Beginner trail running course in the heart of the Vosges
  • Beginner trail running course in the heart of the Vosges
  • Beginner trail running course in the heart of the Vosges
  • Beginner trail running course in the heart of the Vosges
  • Beginner trail running course in the heart of the Vosges
  • Beginner trail running course in the heart of the Vosges
  • Beginner trail running course in the heart of the Vosges
Vosges / Grand Est

Beginner trail running course in the heart of the Vosges

Réf : MELFGV

In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    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
    Vosges / Grand Est
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    19.53 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

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Vosges Mountains for a beginner trail running course designed to refine your technique and push your limits, all while protecting your body. From a comfortable mountain refuge , a true base camp nestled in nature, you'll perfect every aspect of your running: smooth stride , energy conservation , and managing ascents and descents with or without poles . Led by a passionate professional, this course combines technical advice , practical workshops , and outings on varied terrain to solidify good habits. You'll learn to optimize your movement, prevent injuries , and better manage your energy through key concepts in sports nutrition . Ideal for trail runners looking to improve , this course combines mountain immersion , structured learning , and a friendly atmosphere . A complete program to run further, smarter, and above all, with pleasure.

The highlights

  • Beginner trail running course in the heart of the Vosges mountains, starting from a mountain refuge in the heart of natu
  • Technical workshops to improve stride, ascent, descent and use of poles
  • Expert advice on technique, energy conservation, and sports nutrition
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Beginner

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.
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.

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average duration/day: 3h30
  • Average distance/day: 17 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 584 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 2 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Maxime
Maxime

Originally from the Vosges region, I grew up with a love for the mountains. I've been a state-certified mountain guide for 10 years and now use my experience to lead trail running courses in mountainous terrain. A passionate runner and club member since childhood, I've won numerous competitions and titles over the years.


Today, as a specialist in elevation gain and vertical kilometer, I compete at a national level and recently finished 3rd in the Master 0 category at the French championship.


My goal? To help you progress in a safe and motivating environment… without forgetting the most important thing: having a good time together. Serious on the field, I'm funny and playful behind the scenes!

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
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    Arrival on site

    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Arrival at the refuge, your base camp for the trip, is from 7 pm . This is a chance to get to know the group and your guide over a friendly aperitif , followed by a hot meal featuring local flavors. A relaxed evening to settle in and prepare before getting down to the heart of the training.

    Day 1

Note

The program, distances and times can be adjusted according to the level of the group, the weather and the condition of the trails.

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3

Shared room (single beds) in a comfortable mountain refuge. After your trail runs, you can enjoy a sunny break on the terrace which offers panoramic views of the Vosges mountain peaks.

Access

Departure
Xonrupt-Longemer, France
Day 1 : 19h00
End of stay
Xonrupt-Longemer, France
Day 4 - 15h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare Saint-Dié-Des-VosgesOrGare de Munster

Take a train to Saint-Dié-des-Vosges station


  1. Departure station > Saint-Dié-des-Vosges station (SNCF)


From there, take a taxi (45 min) to Xonrupt-Longemer


  1. Saint-dié-Des-Vosges station > Xonrupt-Longemer (Taxi)


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

You can leave your car in the free parking lot at the meeting point. If you don't have a car, please note that we encourage carpooling among participants by creating a WhatsApp group 15 days before departure: an opportunity to get to know each other even before your expedition begins!


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Price details

The price includes

  1. Guide supervision: Throughout the stay, you will be supervised by an experienced guide who is passionate about trail running and sport hiking.
  2. Accommodation: You will sleep 3 nights in a shared room (single beds) in a comfortable mountain refuge where the mountain atmosphere is the order of the day.
  3. Catering: The refuge has a tasty kitchen offering local meals to help you discover the specialties of the Vosges mountains.

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point.
  2. Your potential personal expenses.
  3. Anything not listed in the “what is included” section.

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Extra night + breakfast at the end of your stay : CHF57.00 / person
  2. Flex fare and insurance

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