• Great crossing of the Auvergne volcanoes by trail running in 4 days
  • Great crossing of the Auvergne volcanoes by trail running in 4 days
  • Great crossing of the Auvergne volcanoes by trail running in 4 days
  • Great crossing of the Auvergne volcanoes by trail running in 4 days
  • Great crossing of the Auvergne volcanoes by trail running in 4 days
  • Great crossing of the Auvergne volcanoes by trail running in 4 days
  • Great crossing of the Auvergne volcanoes by trail running in 4 days
  • Great crossing of the Auvergne volcanoes by trail running in 4 days
Clermont-Ferrand

Great crossing of the Auvergne volcanoes by trail running in 4 days

Réf : JPDGBR

In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    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
    Puy-de-Dôme / Clermont-Ferrand
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    44.42 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
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Embark on a trail running trek across the Auvergne Volcanoes ! This 4-day journey between the Chaîne des Puys, the Monts Dore , and the Puy de Sancy is a golden opportunity to discover these majestic landscapes while honing your trail running skills. You'll explore nature reserves such as the picturesque and protected Chaudefour Valley. During this 120km trek with nearly 5,000m of cumulative elevation gain , you'll enjoy the best terrain in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park ! With a mountain guide specializing in trail running , you'll learn the specific running techniques for this discipline, allowing you to progress and better understand running uphill, downhill, on rough terrain, using poles, and more. Furthermore, you'll address all the issues related to preparation and performance in trail running: training, effort management, and recovery. You will spend your nights in comfortable accommodations, with a heated pool and spa to recover from your efforts.

The highlights

  • 4 days of trail running to discover the best of the Massif Central
  • Each evening you find your luggage ready to run light during the day
  • The wild and little-known landscapes of the Chaîne des Puys on trails
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Confirmed

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 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.

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: 6h
  • Average distance/day: 30 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1375 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
Un Accompagnateur de Moyenne Montagne (AMM) spécialisé trail.

Supervision by one (or two if there are more than 8 participants) specialist trail running instructor who will give you their best advice.

Management

Security

You follow safe trails and the guide is careful to ensure the group stays together.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4

  • From Orcines - Aydat - “The peaks of the Chaîne des Puys” (29 km and 1,100 m elevation gain)

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Duration of the activity 4h
    • Distance 30 km
    • Positive elevation gain 1098 m
    • Accommodation Rural hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at 10:30 am at Clermont-Ferrand train station.

    Transfer to Orcines.


    We begin our adventure with a day trip through the peaks of the Chaîne des Puys .


    In the evening, we retrieve our luggage for the night in a small mountain hotel.

    Day 1

Note

The mileage and elevation gain mentioned are only indicative. The guides may need to modify this program, particularly depending on weather conditions, the physical and technical level of the participants, or any other unforeseen event.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Gare De Clermont-Ferrand
Day 1 : 11h00
End of stay
Gare De Clermont-Ferrand
Day 4 - 16h30

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Price details

The price includes

  • Supervision by one (or two, if there are more than 8 participants) trail running specialist instructor
  • Accommodation and meals from the evening of the first day to lunchtime on the last day
  • Your transfer (included in the program)
  • Your luggage will be transferred daily.
  • Your transfer from Clermont-Ferrand train station
  • The landscapes of the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif Central

The price does not include

  • Lunch on the first day (picnic)
  • Transfers not included in the program
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Your race snacks (cereal bars, etc.)
  • Your transportation to the meeting point and from the end-of-internship location

Options

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Practical information

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The Clément team
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The Clément team

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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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