Trail running course with Luca Papi: master ultra-long distances

In the morning at 9:00 AM, we'll set off on an 8km trail run with 500m of elevation gain . We'll review the fundamentals and work on trail running technique: posture, foot placement, downhill technique, and using poles. We'll have a picnic lunch along the route, and in the afternoon, we'll tackle a 20km run with 1300m of elevation gain.

Effort management.

At the end of the day, a conference entitled “ How to Fuel Yourself Before, During, and After Exercise” will be held : discover how to properly manage your meals and snacks to maintain performance throughout a long run, avoid energy dips, and recover quickly during and after intense exertion. Practical advice drawn from Luca Papi's ultra-running experience.

Evening, meal and overnight stay at the hostel.

In the morning at 7:30 am, departure for the 40km trail run - 1800m elevation gain. Nutrition test, snack/energy supplement trials.

At the end of the day, a conference entitled “ How to optimize your mental game in Ultra Trail and in extreme conditions ” will be held: techniques for managing stress, fatigue and moments of doubt, and helping participants develop the resilience and concentration needed to last over long distances and stay motivated even in the most demanding conditions.

In the morning at 8am, trail run “back to back”: 15/18km -1200m elevation gain

Today, conference “ How to manage your sleep and optimize your lucidity and perform on a night out” : Luca Papi shares his secrets to preserve energy, anticipate drowsiness, stay focused in the dark and better distribute your sleep.

Lunch at the gîte and in the afternoon, a training course on “ Orienteering and Navigation on Independent Trails” : learn to interpret and follow a GPS track, read terrain, and manage your orientation in the field. The objective: to be able to navigate independently on medium or long-distance trails, even in isolated or nighttime conditions.

In the evening, a self-supported night hike of 25/30km – 1500m elevation gain

In the morning at 9:00 a.m., conference “ Journey to the heart of international trails of more than 250 km” : Luca Papi presents the great international trails he has already completed, shares his experiences and strategies, and allows participants to project themselves into their own ultra-trail goals.

Late morning, start of the Trail course – 25km -1800m D+.

Late afternoon: debriefing and internship review.