• Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
  • Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains
Annecy / Alps

Intense trail running in Annecy: experience an exhilarating weekend in the mountains

Réf : OOCFYN

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
    Annecy / Alps
  • Age
    From 16 - 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
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Annecy is an exceptional playground for trail running: varied and technical trails , spectacular alpine scenery , and the perfect balance between lake and mountains . This training camp immerses you in this unique setting for an intensive weekend dedicated to improving your performance.


Guided by our expert coaches , you will explore training, effort management, nutrition, and recovery, all while sharing your experience with a group of enthusiasts. This course is designed for experienced trail runners , comfortable with the sport and capable of completing runs of up to 7 hours in the mountains , including sections that are sometimes technical and typical of the Annecy massif.

The goal: to combine volume , technical skill and enjoyment at altitude to experience a truly exhilarating weekend and take your practice to the next level.

The highlights

  • Cohesion and sharing with a group of enthusiasts
  • A large volume block to serve as a shock weekend before your races
  • All excursions departing from the accommodation
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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.

The expert's opinion

This training course is intended for trail runners in very good physical condition, capable of completing days of nearly 30km and 2000 meters of positive elevation gain.

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average duration/day: 5h
  • Average distance/day: 28 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1767 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
🇬🇧
English
Un Accompagnateur de Moyenne Montagne (AMM) spécialisé trail.

Experienced trail running coaches to guide you

Management

Security

The trails used are completely safe. The guides ensure that the groups stay together and do not scatter.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Roc Lancrenaz and Pointe de Talamarche (25 km‑1,800 D+)

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Duration of the activity 2h30
    • Distance 25 km
    • Positive elevation gain 1800 m
    • Accommodation Hostel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Welcome at 12pm at Alérions (Talloires-Montmin). Presentation of the course, briefing and preparation of equipment.

    Trail run from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM: loop to Pointe de Talamarche via Roc Lancrenaz, 25 km and 1,800 m elevation gain. A challenging and technical course with panoramic views of Lake Annecy. A Skyrunning option is available for experienced participants, with a return by headlamp.

    End of day: video analysis workshop and technical exchange about trail running downhill (gestures, relaxation, foot placement).

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 2
🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 2

Stay at Les Alérions , a welcoming inn ideally located on the shores of Lake Annecy . A peaceful setting between water and mountains, perfect for relaxing after a day on the trails. Friendly and authentic, it's the ideal accommodation to fully enjoy the Alpine atmosphere of Annecy.

Access

Departure
496 Route de Bluffy, Talloires-Montmin, France
Day 1 : 12h00
End of stay
496 Route de Bluffy, Talloires-Montmin, France
Day 3 - 15h30

Thanks to the WhatsApp group, carpooling can be set up very easily.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toAnnecy

By public transport, from Annecy train station, take bus line 20 to the "Les Granges" stop. Check the timetable on Sibra.fr, but it usually departs from the station at 11:01 am.

From the bus stop, it's a 10-minute walk to reach the meeting point.

Carpooling is possible with other participants from Annecy train station.

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

The price includes

  1. supervision by a mountain guide specializing in trail running
  2. Accommodation and meals, from the evening of the first day to midday on the last day
  3. technical workshops and tips for improving on the trail
  4. the view of Lake Annecy

The price does not include

  1. Lunch on the first day (picnic to put in your trail bag)
  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

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Clément team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Clément team

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Specializing in organizing trail running trips and training camps since 2016, our local partner invites you to explore the most beautiful trails in France by running. Their team of instructors, comprised of high-level trail runners and certified mountain guides, puts their expertise at your service to help you progress. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an expert seeking an intense weekend or a race reconnaissance, each itinerary is designed to adapt to your pace. From multi-day trips to technical training camps, the goal remains the same: to share the secrets of the sport and optimize your performance in the heart of exceptional terrain.
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