Trail running course with Luca Papi: master ultra-long distances
In summary
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Sports
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Duration5 days
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LevelExpert
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DestinationGran Canaria / Spain
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AgeFrom 20 - 70 years
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CO₂-Emissions65.32 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
Spanish
Italian
French
In a few words
Are you already a long-distance trail runner and looking to take your training to the next level with complete peace of mind ? Join Luca Papi, an international athlete renowned for his resilience and ability to string together extreme endurance races with minimal recovery.
On the island of Gran Canaria, mythical terrain of the Transgrancanaria, Luca and Denis will guide you for five days through the essential keys to success in ultra : effort management, nutrition, recovery and sleep.
A multiple winner of the Tor des Géants and the Tor des Glaciers of the SwissPeaks, Luca shares his unique experience to help you prepare for your future goals and structure your training plan optimally.
The highlights
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Trail running stage alongside a champion
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Two coaches to guide you
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Conference and educational course
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Sport
Level
Trail running
In figures
Trail and road running
- Average duration/day: 5h
- Average distance/day: 24 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 1350 m
Management
Spanish
Italian
French
Denis, born in 1974, first served 17 years in the army before turning to his true passion: the mountains.
Today a trail running coach and mountain guide , he puts his experience and organizational skills at the service of outdoor enthusiasts.
A passionate and dedicated teacher, he specializes in leading trail running courses and trips , where he shares his expertise with kindness and enthusiasm.
Luca Papi, born in 1980, is a French-Italian athlete specializing in ultra-trail running , recognized for his ability to complete very long-distance events with minimal recovery.
He has forged an extraordinary reputation in extreme formats with very big victories to his credit: Tor de Géants, Tor des Glaces, Swisspeak, Trans Portugal and a significant success at the Transgrancanaria, his playground format of 264 km and 14,000m D+ in 50h14'13″ and never equaled.
An athlete with a steely mentality, he embodies passion, effort management and resilience over the longest formats.
His experience and teaching skills make him an exceptional guide for making smooth progress on ultra-trails and very long distances.
Through this exceptional course, we offer you a unique combination of guidance : Denis 's caring teaching methods combined with Luca Papi's exemplary experience and knowledge.
Together, they will give you the keys to success for optimal preparation for ultra trails, very long distance and extreme trail races.
Program
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Welcome and Immersion
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 30km
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
- 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM Airport Pick-up – Las Plamas, Gran Canaria
- Transfer and check-in at the gîte
- Welcome drinks
- Presentation of the internship
- Evening, meal and overnight stay at the inn
Day 1 -
How to eat
- Activity Trail and road running
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 500 m
- Activity Trail and road running
- Distance 20 km
- Positive elevation gain 1300 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
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.
Day 2 -
Optimizing your mindset
- Activity Trail and road running
- Duration of the activity 10h
- Distance 40 km
- Positive elevation gain 1800 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
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.
Day 3 -
Managing sleep, orientation and navigation
- Activity Trail and road running
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 1200 m
- Activity Trail and road running
- Distance 30 km
- Positive elevation gain 1500 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
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
Day 4 -
A journey to the heart of international ultra trails
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 40km
- Activity Trail and road running
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 25 km
- Positive elevation gain 1800 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
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.
Day 5
Note
The routes include escape routes allowing tired or injured participants to safely shorten the trail run .
Accommodation
Access
Group reception, on day 1 between 3:30pm and 6:00pm at Gran Canaria – Las Palmas airport .
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
The organization of the trail running course , the coaching as well as the conferences, educational and technical courses.
Civil liability, accommodation, food, supplies, local ground transportation.
The price does not include
International flights, drinks and energy supplements, as well as cancellation and repatriation insurance.
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
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.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
Your bag for the hostel.
- A spare pair of socks and underwear.
- Change of clothes for each day of the internship.
- Toiletries: (small towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap).
- Sleeping bag and headlamp
- Energy supplement (Cereal bar and drink).
- Small first-aid kit with your personal medication (gauze, elastic bandages, painkillers, double-skin dressings, earplugs)
- Mobile phone (recommended)
- A pair of telescopic poles (rental available)
- Your camera and binoculars (optional)
- Your identity papers, pocket money.
- Insurance that covers repatriation (bank card, CAF card, various insurances…)
- Medical certificate less than 12 months old or an up-to-date PPS.
Clothing to bring
A pair of trail running shoes (already used).
Shorts or leggings.
Breathable t-shirt.
Camelbak (approximately 1.5 to 2 liters)
Cereal bar or energy drink
Camelback bag with:
Spare T-shirt
Windbreaker
Survival blanket
1.5 liters of water
