• Trail running course facing the Vignemale in the Pyrenees
  • Trail running course facing the Vignemale in the Pyrenees
  • Trail running course facing the Vignemale in the Pyrenees
  • Trail running course facing the Vignemale in the Pyrenees
  • Trail running course facing the Vignemale in the Pyrenees
  • Trail running course facing the Vignemale in the Pyrenees
  • Trail running course facing the Vignemale in the Pyrenees
  • Trail running course facing the Vignemale in the Pyrenees
  • Trail running course facing the Vignemale in the Pyrenees
  • Trail running course facing the Vignemale in the Pyrenees
Cauterets / Pyrenees

Trail running course facing the Vignemale in the Pyrenees

Réf : WYBRLU

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
    Cauterets / Pyrenees
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    20.33 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

In the heart of the Pyrenees National Park , this 4-day trail running course offers a technical immersion with the majestic Vignemale as its backdrop. Based in a high-altitude chalet at 1,700m , this hub-and-spoke format avoids changing accommodations each night, thus maximizing recovery time.

This program is ideal for runners looking to build confidence and improve their pacing. The days are structured around varied outings: a sunrise run at Lake Gaube , the Cardinquère loop , and a longer session towards the Marcadau Valley . Emphasis is placed on learning the terrain, with specific training in footwork on ridges and scree slopes .

Thanks to personalized guidance provided on the trails, you'll learn to master technical terrain and run confidently in the high mountains. A rejuvenating and enriching experience, perfect for making lasting progress in an exceptional alpine setting.

The highlights

  • Admire Lake Gaube at sunrise with the Vignemale mountain in the background.
  • Working on footholds on ridges, valleys and technical Pyrenean trails
  • 3 nights in a mountain chalet, without heavy carrying or changing refuges
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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

  1. You are ready to cover 20 km with a positive elevation gain of +1,200 m to +1,400 m in a single day.
  2. You have the physical condition required to complete several consecutive days of mountain trail running, while also knowing how to manage your fatigue and recovery.
  3. You are comfortable on technical terrain and have the ability to adapt your pace according to the terrain profile.
  4. You regularly practice trail running or sport hiking, frequently including long outings of several hours in your training.


🎯 Trip Profile: This program is for intermediate level trail runners who want to gain confidence, refine their preparation and perfect their technique, especially uphill, downhill, as well as in managing effort and autonomy.

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average distance/day: 15 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 775 m
  • Average daily descent: 775 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 2 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Florian

My name is Florian, I'm a mountain guide and former agronomy researcher. Passionate about trail running and trekking, I lead immersive, athletic, or contemplative outings from the Alps to the Pyrenees. I tailor each experience to offer a true adventure in nature, with an authentic approach for both the adventurous and beginners, rooted in a strong ethic of respect for the environment. See you on the trails!

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
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    Day 1

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Distance 10 km
    • Positive elevation gain 600 m
    • Negative elevation 600 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at Pont d'Espagne, an iconic site in the Pyrenees National Park, renowned for its waterfalls, streams, and stunning high-mountain scenery. The group gradually ascends to the mountain chalet, nestled at approximately 1,700 meters, between pastures and peaks. After settling in and lunch, Florian lays the groundwork for the course: equipment checks, safety procedures, managing exertion at altitude, and terrain reading. In the afternoon, a first outing allows for gentle acclimatization on forest trails and to the first viewpoints facing the Vignemale. Return to the chalet for stretching, dinner, and a convivial evening.

    Day 1

Note

Walking and activity times are given as a guide and may vary depending on the weather and the pace of the group.

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3

Clot Refuge.

Access

Departure
Pont d'Espagne, Cauterets, France
Day 1 : 13h00
End of stay
Pont d'Espagne, Cauterets, France
Day 4 - 15h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toLourdes

From the train station to Cauterets, then to the Pont d'Espagne:

  1. Step 1 (Lourdes - Cauterets): From Lourdes station, take the regular bus line 965 (Réseau liO Occitanie) which drops you off at the Cauterets bus station in about 50 minutes (the ticket costs €2 ).
  2. Stage 2 (Cauterets - Pont d'Espagne): In the village, take the Pont d'Espagne shuttle buses (operating in summer from June to September and in winter from December to March). They take 20 minutes from the bus station (fare approximately €8.50 return ).
  3. By taxi: Allow approximately 45 minutes for a direct journey from Lourdes train station to Pont d'Espagne (estimated fare between €70 and €95 ).
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Price details

The price includes

  1. The trip will be led by Florian, a mountain guide and trail running expert.
  2. Accommodation in mountain huts and shared dormitories with mountain views
  3. All meals from dinner on Day 1 to picnic lunch on Day 4

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. Drinks and personal expenses
  3. Your personal trail running gear
  4. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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