• Trail running course in the Vosges: from beginner to advanced
  • Trail running course in the Vosges: from beginner to advanced
  • Trail running course in the Vosges: from beginner to advanced
  • Trail running course in the Vosges: from beginner to advanced
  • Trail running course in the Vosges: from beginner to advanced
  • Trail running course in the Vosges: from beginner to advanced
Vosges

Trail running course in the Vosges: from beginner to advanced

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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
    Grand Est / Vosges
  • Age
    Up to a 90imum of years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    24.26 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

Discover the diverse landscapes of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park , with its magnificent lakes and exceptional biodiversity . You'll enjoy the rich mineral heritage and stunning panoramas , all with minimal carrying : you 'll explore the area from your base camp located at the Col de la Schlucht , in the heart of the Vosges Mountains . During these days, you'll learn essential running techniques to improve your trail running: uphill running , downhill running, running on rough terrain , and using poles. Three levels are offered for this course, depending on your goals and fitness level : beginner , intermediate , and advanced .

The highlights

  • Diverse landscapes and splendid lakes of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park
  • Comfortable base camp at the Schlucht pass
  • Supervision by qualified professionals for your safety and progress
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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

Three levels are available for this stay:


Introduction :

For those with an UTMB index of 350 (as a guideline), you will run twice a week and do some long runs. These will be 4-5 hour runs covering approximately 15-20km per day with 1000m of elevation gain on narrow trails.

Confirmed


Advanced training :

For those with an UTMB index of 400 or higher (as a guideline), you will run 2 to 3 times per week with at least one long run per week. These runs will last 4 to 6 hours, covering approximately 25 km and 1500m of elevation gain per day on rolling trails, alpine meadows, and smaller paths.


Performance :

You have an UTMB index of 500 or higher, you run 3 to 4 times a week with at least one long run per week. You have already completed trail races of at least 30km with 1700m of elevation gain. You will be doing 7-hour runs with approximately 35km and 2000m of elevation gain per day on rolling trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, snowfields...



In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average duration/day: 6h30
  • Average distance/day: 18 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 884 m
  • Average daily descent: 884 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
🇬🇧
English
Supervisor
The course is supervised by a mountain guide, a trail running specialist.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

  • Hiking and exploring the lakes of the Vosges

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Duration of the activity 6h
    • Distance 15 km
    • Positive elevation gain 700 m
    • Negative elevation 700 m
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Welcome at 11am at the 3 Fours mountain refuge, located at the Schlucht pass.


    Initiation (16 km — 700 D+):

    From 11am to 4pm, you will set off on a day hike-run , accompanied by a mountain picnic , to discover an emblematic lake of the massif.


    Advanced level (25 km — 1150 m elevation gain):

    From 11am to 5:30pm, you will take a loop outing to discover two unmissable lakes in the Vosges , Lake Retournemer and Lake Lispach , with a picnic in the mountains.


    In the late afternoon, you will be welcomed to our hostel for check-in and rest.

    Day 1

Note

The mileage and elevation gain mentioned are only indicative. The guides may need to modify this program, particularly depending on weather conditions, the physical and technical level of the participants, or any other unforeseen event.

Accommodation

🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 2
🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 2

In the heart of the Vosges mountains, between the Schlucht pass and the Hohneck, your accommodation is located on a vast plateau offering exceptional views of the Munster valley and the Alsace plain.

Access

Departure
Chalet-refuge des 3 Fours - Col de la Schlucht
Day 1 : 11h00
End of stay
Chalet-refuge des 3 Fours - Col de la Schlucht
Day 3 - 16h00

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Access by train
Take the train toColmar
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Supervision by a mountain guide, expert in trail running techniques
  2. Group of 8 people
  3. Accommodation in mountain centers, in dormitories with 4 to 7 beds
  4. Full board from day 1 (dinner) to day 3 (lunch)
  5. Technical workshops that will allow you to progress in trail running

The price does not include

  1. Day 1 Picnic
  2. Drinks
  3. Personal expenses
  4. Your race snacks, such as cereal bars or dried fruit
  5. Transportation to the meeting point

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Round-trip transfer to/from Colmar train station : CHF57.00 / person
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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The Clément team
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The Clément team

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Spécialiste de l'organisation de séjours et stages de trail depuis 2016, notre partenaire local vous invite à explorer les plus beaux sentiers de France en courant. Son équipe d'encadrants, composée de traileurs de haut niveau et d'accompagnateurs en montagne diplômés, met son expertise au service de votre progression. Que vous soyez débutant souhaitant s'initier ou expert en quête d'un « week-end choc » ou d'une reconnaissance de course, chaque itinéraire est conçu pour s'adapter à votre rythme. Du séjour itinérant au stage technique, l'objectif reste le même : partager les secrets de la discipline et optimiser vos performances au cœur de terrains de jeux exceptionnels.
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