• Snow trail running and cross-country skiing course in La Clusaz
  • Snow trail running and cross-country skiing course in La Clusaz
  • Snow trail running and cross-country skiing course in La Clusaz
  • Snow trail running and cross-country skiing course in La Clusaz
  • Snow trail running and cross-country skiing course in La Clusaz
Alps / Haute-Savoie

Snow trail running and cross-country skiing course in La Clusaz

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In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running , Cross-country skiing
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    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
    Alps / Haute-Savoie
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    36.38 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 winter with a cross-training camp in La Clusaz, in the Aravis mountain range. This trip combines snow trail running and cross-country skiing for a complete and varied physical preparation, in a remarkable mountain setting.

Under the guidance of professionals, you will alternate between snowshoeing outings, cross-country skiing technique lessons, and active recovery time (mobility exercises, sauna, etc.). The goal: to discover or improve your Nordic skiing skills while maintaining your trail running fitness through snowshoeing sessions adapted to your level.

You will stay in a comfortable and welcoming 3-star hotel , featuring delicious local cuisine and access to a sauna to optimize recovery after exertion. Beyond the sport itself, this training camp is also a chance to connect and relax in a warm and vibrant resort.

A stay open to all levels, ideal for refining your technique, diversifying your winter training and leaving with new tools for your trail running season.

The highlights

  • Technical workshops in trail running and cross-country skiing to help you improve, with a professional coach.
  • Accommodation in a warm and comfortable 3-star hotel in the heart of La Clusaz
  • Access to the sauna for a true moment of relaxation after exertion
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Intermediate

Levels

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.

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average duration/day: 2h
  • Average distance/day: 9 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 350 m

Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)

  • Average duration/day: 3h

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 5 to 7 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Technical workshops in trail running and cross-country skiing to help you improve, with a professional coach

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Warm-up trail running + cross-country skiing

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Duration of the activity 1h
    • Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
    • Duration of the activity 3h
    • Accommodation 3-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Arrival at 10am in La Clusaz

    10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Trip briefing and group introductions

    10:30 am – 11:30 am: Warm-up snow trail run to explore the area around La Clusaz

    11:30 am: Check-in at accommodation

    12pm – 1pm: Lunch at the hotel

    1:30pm – 4:30pm: Cross-country skiing session (beginner or advanced levels, 3 hours of supervised lessons)

    5:30pm – 6:30pm: Relaxation and recovery in the hotel sauna, before a well-deserved aperitif.

    7:30 pm: Informal dinner at the accommodation

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2

Built in the heart of the village and easily recognizable by its green shutters and geranium planters, the hotel blends seamlessly into the architecture of its small mountain village in the Haute-Savoie region. We will be based in this 3-star hotel in the center of the resort, and we will enjoy its 3-star comfort, including its sauna!

Access

Departure
La Clusaz, France
Day 1 : 10h00
End of stay
La Clusaz, France
Day 3 - 15h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toAnnecy

Buses regularly run to La Clusaz from Annecy train station (lines Y62 and Y63)

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. Full board from Friday noon to Sunday noon

The price does not include

  1. Ski equipment rental ( to be paid for on site)
  2. drinks and personal expenses
  3. cancellation and repatriation insurance
  4. your transportation to the meeting point and from the end-of-internship location

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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The Clément team
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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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