• Trail running around the Vanoise glaciers
  • Trail running around the Vanoise glaciers
  • Trail running around the Vanoise glaciers
  • Trail running around the Vanoise glaciers
  • Trail running around the Vanoise glaciers
Modane

Trail running around the Vanoise glaciers

Réf : SLOTFM

In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Expert

    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
    Savoy / Modane
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    39.84 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
    French

In a few words

Embark on a three-day trail running adventure along one of the most prestigious and renowned routes in the Alps : the Vanoise Glacier Crossing! In the heart of the Vanoise National Park , on the edge of Europe's most imposing ice cap, you'll be surrounded by exceptional and varied panoramas, including alpine pastures, lakes, waterfalls, and ice amphitheaters, all observed by the native alpine wildlife that inhabits these areas. Your starting point will be Aussois, and your first stop will be at the Auberge de Bellecombe, followed by a stay at the Repoju refuge in Pralognan-la-Vanoise. Your adventure will end in the charming hamlet of Polset, overlooking Modane, after covering nearly ninety-five kilometers and conquering six thousand five hundred meters of elevation gain—pure bliss. During this journey, you will have the opportunity to master various trail running techniques that will improve your performance, whether it be running uphill, downhill, on uneven terrain or learning how to use walking poles.

The highlights

  • Iconic landscapes: the Vanoise glaciers
  • 3 days of trail running in a magnificent landscape
  • A specialist trail running coach to help you progress at your own pace
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Expert

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 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.

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average duration/day: 8h
  • Average distance/day: 31 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 2067 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 7 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Supervisor
A Mountain Leader (AMM) specializing in trail running.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

  • Aussois - Plan du Lac (33 km - 1,800 m elevation gain)

    • Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 15km
    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Duration of the activity 7h30
    • Distance 28 km
    • Positive elevation gain 1800 m
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at 8:45 am at Modane train station.


    9am – 9:30am: Shuttle to Aussois.

    Your luggage is taken care of by the carrier (you will find it in the evening).


    10:00 AM – 5:30 PM: Long hike starting from Aussois to the welcoming Bellecombe refuge. A short warm-up along the Plan d'Aval and Plan d'Amont dams before entering the Vanoise National Park , which we will remain in for the next three days. A day on the balcony trails of the Vanoise on the Haute-Maurienne side.

    Stops at mountain huts for water refills and picnics with panoramic views. Lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife are on the agenda for this first stage before reaching our cozy accommodation.


    We will collect our luggage for the night.


    Dinner and overnight stay in a mountain refuge, in dormitories for 4 people.

    Day 1

Accommodation

- Days 1 to 2

Inn or refuge.

Access

Departure
Gare De Modane
Day 1 : 08h45
End of stay
Gare De Modane
Day 3 - 15h30

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Access by train
Take the train toGare De Modane
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Price details

The price includes

  • supervision by a mountain guide specializing in trail running
  • Full board from Friday evening to Sunday midday
  • your transport and the transport of your luggage during your stay

The price does not include

  • drinks and personal expenses
  • cancellation and repatriation insurance
  • your transportation to the meeting point and from the end-of-internship location

Options

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Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

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Equipment

Equipment to bring

  • A 5 to 15 L backpack
  • A pair of sunglasses
  • A plastic bag for waste
  • Bars, dried fruit...
  • A little cash
  • A toiletry bag
  • Bath towel
  • A pocket knife
  • Earplugs or ear balls
  • A headlamp
  • Trail running poles if you wish

Clothing to bring

Clothing to bring for the day:

  • A waterproof or windproof jacket
  • A warm long-sleeved top
  • Tights or long trousers in the bag
  • Trail-specific socks
  • A hat and thin gloves

Clothing to bring for the stay:

  • A change of clothes for the duration of the internship
  • Spare shoes
  • An outfit for after the race
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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