• Free trail running in the Southern Alps
  • Free trail running in the Southern Alps
  • Free trail running in the Southern Alps
  • Free trail running in the Southern Alps
  • Free trail running in the Southern Alps
Hautes-Alpes / Alps

Free trail running in the Southern Alps

Réf : SLCOCD

In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    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
    Hautes-Alpes / Alps
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    24.5 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

At the gateway to Provence and the Alps , the Buëch-Dévoluy region offers an exceptional natural setting for a trail running course that combines progress and enjoyment. For three days , explore this wild and luminous territory, nestled between limestone ridges , pine forests, and vast high-altitude plateaus. Designed for those already regularly practicing running or trail running, this three -day trip allows you to refine your technique while taking the time to appreciate the surroundings. Led by a passionate professional, you will cover various aspects of trail running: effort management, downhill technique, and terrain reading, all while running on panoramic trails. Here, there's no stopwatch , just the pleasure of running freely in a magnificent setting. The friendly atmosphere and group spirit make the experience even more enriching. An ideal trip to progress gently, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature.

The highlights

  • Accommodation in an unusual, secluded location, ideal for recharging your batteries.
  • Several trail runs on magnificent panoramic paths
  • Supervision by two mountain and endurance professionals
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Intermediate

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 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.

Management

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 7 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
David
David

Mountain and endurance professional

Pascal
Pascal

Mountain Guide

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Friday, September 5th

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included
    1. Meet at the Sauvas forest house from 2:30pm: Setup.
    2. 5:30pm: Presentation of the internship and program.
    3. 7:00 PM: First night outing with headlamp (4.7km / 260m elevation gain)
    4. 9:00 PM: Dinner.
    Day 1

Note

INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVES:

  1. How to properly use trail running equipment, especially poles: Technical workshop.
  2. Improving your endurance in the mountains: training exercises related to trail running: general physical preparation, maximum aerobic speed, Fartlek sessions, threshold and low intensity.
  3. Mountain safety: how to read a map properly, how to protect yourself, rescue
  4. The importance of nutrition.


3 to 4 outings of 3 to 24 km to see different aspects of trail running and to meet the different objectives presented above.

You will be working on different types of terrain (tracks, trails, off-trail, etc.).

You will have the opportunity to discover part of the territory, always under the watchful eye of the Pic de Bure.

Accommodation

🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 2
🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 2

Access

Departure
Les Sauvas, Montmaur, France
Day 1 : 14h30
End of stay
Les Sauvas, Montmaur, France
Day 3 - 15h30

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Veynes - Dévoluy

The nearest train station to Montmaur is Veynes - Dévoluy station , located approximately 9 km away. This station is served by TER trains from Grenoble , Marseille and Gap .

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

From Veynes, head towards Montmaur, then La Montagne

Upon arriving at the hamlet of La Montagne, continue along the road to Le Sauvas.


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Price details

The price includes

  1. 2 nights in a twin room with half-board (breakfast and dinner)
  2. 2 complete picnics (salad, sandwich, cake/pie, fruit and cereal bar)
  3. Support from two professionals
  4. The sheets
  5. The tourist tax

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the accommodation
  2. Drinks and personal expenses on site
  3. Bath towels

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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The Lucie team
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The Lucie team

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Acteur historique du tourisme local depuis 1996, notre partenaire local conçoit et commercialise des séjours au cœur d'un territoire privilégié des Hautes-Alpes, à la croisée de la Provence et de la haute montagne. Couvrant 19 communes, cette destination se distingue par ses paysages de forêts domaniales et ses sommets emblématiques, comme le Pic de Bure, offrant un terrain de jeu idéal pour la randonnée et le trail.

L'excellence de cet établissement et la beauté sauvage de sa région ont été saluées à plusieurs reprises au niveau national et international. Lauréate du premier prix du Challenge des territoires insoupçonnés en 2022, la destination a également été distinguée en 2025 parmi les dix plus beaux lieux de voyage accessibles sans avion. Entre panoramas d'altitude et vallées secrètes, l'équipe garantit une immersion authentique dans un cadre naturel aussi surprenant que ressourçant.
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