• Trail running course in Haute Maurienne Vanoise
  • Trail running course in Haute Maurienne Vanoise
  • Trail running course in Haute Maurienne Vanoise
  • Trail running course in Haute Maurienne Vanoise
  • Trail running course in Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Vanoise Massif / Bessans

Trail running course in Haute Maurienne Vanoise

Réf : MGJMEH

In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    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
    Vanoise Massif / Bessans
  • Age
    Up to a 90imum of years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    18.64 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Treat yourself to a high-altitude adventure in the mountains , on panoramic ridges overlooking alpine pastures and glaciers. This trail running trip takes you on a selection of high-altitude routes , combining wild trails and more secluded paths, far from the usual crowds. Each outing is designed to combine the pleasure of running , physical challenge, and the discovery of breathtaking landscapes.

As the kilometers unfold, you'll journey through a pristine mountain landscape where the horizon seems endless. The routes, chosen for their character and beauty, alternate between exposed sections, technical trails, and sustained climbs to summits that offer a profound sense of freedom . The effort is rewarded with exceptional panoramas and the exhilarating experience of hiking in the heart of nature.

Accessible to regular trail runners, the program offers stages of 10 to 20 km with an elevation gain of between 600 and 1200 m . An ideal format to push your limits, improve your endurance and enjoy an authentic experience in the heart of the high-altitude terrain.

The highlights

  • A unique sporting experience in the heart of the Vanoise
  • An exceptional trail running adventure
  • Accommodation in the heart of the Haute Maurienne - Vanoise
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Intermediate

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 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.

The expert's opinion

In decent physical condition

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average daily elevation gain: 502 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 5 to 10 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Guided by mountain guides

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    First steps at altitude

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Duration of the activity 3h
    • Accommodation Holiday Villages
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    You arrive at the holiday village in the late morning for lunch and settling in. This initial time allows you to meet the group and get your bearings before lacing up your sneakers.

    In the afternoon, you'll set off on your first trail run towards Le Câble , La Mottuaz, and then Près Pautas . This warm-up will take you along varied paths, alternating between alpine pastures and more forested sections. The route allows you to discover the mountain environment while gradually regaining your fitness. The first climbs set the tone for the trip, already offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.

    This initial effort allows you to get into the rhythm of the training course and to begin to gently acclimate yourself to the altitude.

    Day 1

Note

Important: The program is provided as a guide only. It is recommended that you bring your own trail running gear. The Haute-Maurienne valley is full of trails, each more beautiful than the last. To keep things interesting, the guides are free to use their imagination and suggest alternative routes! Unforeseen circumstances beyond our control may also lead us to modify the day's routes and activities (weather, participants' fitness level, group safety, etc.).

Accommodation

🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2

You will be staying at the La Bessannaise holiday village.

The establishment offers 95 rooms, spread across three buildings, which can accommodate from 1 to 3 people depending on their configuration.

By staying at the centre, you have access to all the spaces available.

Access

Departure
Bessans, France
Day 1 : 12h00
End of stay
Bessans, France
Day 3 - 10h00

Rooms are available from 5pm on the day of your arrival.

They must be vacated before 10am on the day of departure.

The stay ends after breakfast.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Modane

Modane TGV station (Paris-Modane 4h30 by TGV), then bus journey (45 min) to the stop in front of La Bessannaise*

Bus booking online: www.altibus.com or 04 79 68 32 96.

We invite you to purchase your return ticket as soon as your reservation is confirmed.

*Pay attention to train and bus connections when planning your journey.

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

A43 motorway towards Turin (Fréjus Tunnel, Italy), Exit No. 30 – Modane/Haute Maurienne, departmental road D1006 (ex-RN6) then D902 (35km) towards Bessans.

Consider sharing your journey by carpooling: www.blablacar.fr.

Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation according to the chosen package
  2. Full board (including wine) from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 3
  3. One hot drink per day
  4. Bed linen and towels are provided in the rooms for the duration of your stay.
  5. Access to the spa and fitness area
  6. Activities are supervised by our mountain guides according to the formula
  7. Activities from Monday to Friday in July and August
  8. Local transfers for activities

The price does not include

  1. Tourist tax: €0.85 per person (over 18 years old) per night
  2. The ANCEF membership fee (mandatory for supervised stays) including membership and mountain passport (insurance): €25 for adults, €13 for young people under 16, €50 for the Family offer (1 or 2 adults + children under 16)
  3. Toiletries (shower gel, soap, etc.) and a towel for access to the spa.
  4. Drinks at the bar and extras (shop purchases, additional activities not included in the program…)
  5. Return travel expenses to and from the holiday village
  6. Picnic boxes, cutlery and water bottles
  7. The equipment required for certain themed workshops (see technical specifications)

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Child discount (ages 3-6) : CHF-137.75 / person
  2. Youth discount (7-13 years old) : CHF-82.65 / person
  3. Early arrival : CHF63.65 / person
  4. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Julie team
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The Julie team

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Nichée à Bessans, au cœur des paysages préservés de la Haute-Maurienne, notre partenaire local est une institution de la montagne accueillant les passionnés depuis 1972. L'établissement se distingue par son ambiance conviviale et authentique, fidèle à l'esprit villageois savoyard. Spécialisée dans les séjours "tout compris", l'agence simplifie l'expérience des voyageurs en intégrant l'hébergement, la restauration et un programme d'activités riche, adapté à chaque saison.
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