• Trail running and fitness training in Archiane in the heart of the wild Vercors
  • Trail running and fitness training in Archiane in the heart of the wild Vercors
  • Trail running and fitness training in Archiane in the heart of the wild Vercors
  • Trail running and fitness training in Archiane in the heart of the wild Vercors
  • Trail running and fitness training in Archiane in the heart of the wild Vercors
  • Trail running and fitness training in Archiane in the heart of the wild Vercors
  • Trail running and fitness training in Archiane in the heart of the wild Vercors
  • Trail running and fitness training in Archiane in the heart of the wild Vercors
Vercors Massif / Drome

Trail running and fitness training in Archiane in the heart of the wild Vercors

Réf : RIEGPA

In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running , Fitness
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    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
    Vercors Massif / Drome
  • Age
    From 16 - 80 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    40.84 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
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

From a friendly base camp in the heart of the Vercors , this 4-day sports trip gradually introduces you to trail running in an exceptional natural environment. Guided and adapted to the group's level, the outings combine brisk hiking and running to discover the wild landscapes of the Vercors High Plateaus Nature Reserve .

Each day alternates between trail running sessions , specific physical preparation , and dedicated recovery time. The program includes muscle strengthening , core work , stretching , proprioceptive exercises, and technical advice to improve your comfort on all types of terrain. Practical workshops also allow you to work on the fundamentals of trail running: effort management , uphill and downhill techniques , and endurance in natural environments .

The aim of this course is to help you get back in shape , progress safely and develop your autonomy in the mountains through the basics of orientation and route planning .

Between effort, learning and immersion in preserved nature, this experience offers a true reconnection to the essential , where freedom of movement and the power of nature accompany every stride.

The highlights

  • Progressive trail running course in the heart of the wild landscapes of the Vercors
  • A guide with dual expertise as a mountain leader and sports physiotherapist
  • A warm and comfortable accommodation
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Beginner

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 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: 5h
  • Average distance/day: 12 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 667 m
  • Average daily descent: 667 m

Fitness

  • Average duration/day: 1h30

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 5 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
🇫🇷
French
Jessica

After working as a physiotherapist, particularly in the field of sports, Jessica wanted to reconnect the human body with its primary element: nature. This is why she leads outdoor sports sessions and wellness retreats in the mountains.

She loves running freely on the trails—a lot—but also slowing down to allow for contemplation. It is in connecting with nature that she finds her source of spirituality, and in sharing with others that she remains true to her values, a blend of ecology and humanism. Her little "treats": swimming in whitewater and night hikes!

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
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    First steps on the trail in the Archiane cirque

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Duration of the activity 3h
    • Distance 8 km
    • Positive elevation gain 500 m
    • Negative elevation 500 m
    • Activity Fitness
    • Duration of the activity 1h
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at the gîte in the late morning, your base camp for this stay in the Vercors . After settling in and an initial chat with your guide, you'll set off for your first outing in the Cirque d'Archiane , an impressive site known for its limestone cliffs where vultures regularly soar.

    This first 8km trail run with 500m of elevation gain allows you to gradually get into the swing of things. The guide observes your running style to better understand your comfort level on ascents, descents, and trails. She also shares some technical tips to help you adapt your stride and manage your effort on the trails of the Southern Vercors .

    Back at the gîte, you continue the afternoon with a proprioception workshop , fun and useful for improving your stability and preventing injuries. The session ends with a stretching exercise to promote recovery.

    In the evening, the group gets together for a friendly meal , an opportunity to share their first impressions and talk about trail running in a relaxed atmosphere.

    Day 1

Note

The distances, elevation gains, and routes are approximate; the guide will adapt them according to weather conditions, the group's fitness level, and overall condition. The distances are not entirely covered by running; some sections involve walking. Morning warm-up sessions are offered, as well as stretching sessions in the late afternoon. Non-hiking activities take place either outdoors or indoors, depending on the weather.

Accommodation

🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 3
🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 3

A very welcoming gîte d'étape (stopover guesthouse) managed collectively by a wonderful team of passionate people.

Access

Departure
Archiane, Châtillon-en-Diois, France
Day 1 : 11h15
End of stay
Archiane, Châtillon-en-Diois, France
Day 4 - 17h45

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Die

Optional transfer available from Die train station to Archiane (€30 return, to be booked at registration)

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

The price includes

  1. The trip was led by Jessica, a guide with dual expertise as a mountain leader and sports physiotherapist.
  2. Accommodation in guesthouses and dormitories
  3. Full board from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 4
  4. Short transfers at the start of trail runs

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. The round-trip shuttle departing from Die train station
  3. Drinks and personal expenses
  4. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

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