• Trail running for beginners or advanced runners in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes
  • Trail running for beginners or advanced runners in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes
  • Trail running for beginners or advanced runners in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes
  • Trail running for beginners or advanced runners in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes
  • Trail running for beginners or advanced runners in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes
  • Trail running for beginners or advanced runners in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes
  • Trail running for beginners or advanced runners in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes
Massif Central / Puy-de-Dôme

Trail running for beginners or advanced runners in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes

Réf : TSNSEB

In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    All levels

    Levels

    Trail running
    All levels
    Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
  • Destination
    Massif Central / Puy-de-Dôme
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    33.54 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

Do you want to discover mountain trail running and improve your skills in the Auvergne mountains? Our instructors, mountain trail running specialists, will give you their best advice to improve your trail running technique, your use of poles, and your positioning on descents. We will also have the opportunity to discuss training and nutrition techniques that will allow you to improve every day.

This trail running course will take place at the foot of the Puy de Sancy, the highest point of the Massif Central, on varied trails offering ideal terrain for progressing in the heart of nature.

During the trip, two ability groups will be formed: you will be placed in one of these groups according to your current fitness level, as assessed by the instructors on site. You will participate in small groups on outings lasting up to 5 to 6 hours per day, including breaks. The elevation gains will be moderate, adapted to each group.

The highlights

  • An all-inclusive stay: accommodation, meals and supervision
  • Technical workshops (poles, downhill technique, effort management, etc.) to help you progress
  • Sleeping on the slopes of a volcano, in the heart of the Chaîne des Puys
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Sport

Level

Trail running

All levels

Levels

Trail running
All levels
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.

The expert's opinion

This training course is multi-level. It will be organized with one group at an "initiation to trail running" level and another at a more "advanced" level, with a maximum of 8 people and an instructor. You will have the option to change groups during the course if you wish. This structure ensures homogeneous groups so that everyone progresses at their own pace.

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average duration/day: 6h30
  • Average distance/day: 20 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 700 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Un Accompagnateur de Moyenne Montagne (AMM) spécialisé trail.

The instructor is a trail running professional, experienced in leading training courses. He knows perfectly how to adapt outings to the groups.

Mountain Leader (AMM) specializing in trail running

Management

Security

The trails used are completely safe. The guides ensure that the groups stay together and do not scatter.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Cheires de Volvic and Château de Tournoël

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Duration of the activity 6h
    • Distance 14 km
    • Positive elevation gain 500 m
    • Accommodation 3-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Welcome at 10:30 am in front of the reception center in Volvic.

    Initiation Group (14 km — 500 D+):

    From 11am to 4pm, immerse yourself in the Volvic volcanic landscapes and around the Château de Tournoël, on varied trails through the heart of the volcanic scenery. Lunch break at your leisure (bring your own picnic).

    Advanced Group (24 km — 700 m elevation gain):

    From 11am to 4:30pm, a longer route on the same sites, with a greater elevation gain.

    During the day, a technical workshop will be dedicated to downhill skiing: gaining efficiency, positioning oneself, overcoming apprehension and progressing with confidence on technical sections.

    Late afternoon: Check-in at accommodation.

    In the evening, a conference led by our coaches will focus on training planning or a video analysis of the descents performed, to better target your strengths and areas for improvement.

    Dinner at 7:30pm.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2

Discover the warm and authentic comfort of the Lodges de Lemptégy, nestled in the heart of an exceptional natural setting. With a focus on nature, these accommodations offer an ideal place to relax after your trail runs, with all the comforts necessary for optimal recovery.


It's a peaceful place, close to volcanic trails, for a unique experience.

Access

Departure
Volvic, France
Day 1 : 10h30
End of stay
Les Lodges de Lemptégy, Route des Puys, Saint-Ours, France
Day 3 - 15h30

Thanks to the WhatsApp group, carpooling can be set up very easily.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toVolvicOrClermont-Ferrand

A stay accessible by public transport:

To get to Volvic, take the TER train from Clermont-Ferrand station or take the bus from Riom ( line 1 ) during school term time.

For your departure from Lemptégy, take the bus towards Clermont-Ferrand train station (Vulcania stop, line 259)


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

Thanks to the WhatsApp group, carpooling can be set up very easily.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Supervision by a mountain guide specializing in trail running
  2. Accommodation in 3-star lodges in Lemptégy, in the heart of the Chaîne des Puys
  3. Meals, from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 3 (picnics included)
  4. Varied routes on the iconic volcanoes of Auvergne (Puy de Dôme, Pariou, Sancy…)
  5. Technical workshops and personalized advice to improve your uphill and downhill riding and to train better every day

The price does not include

  1. The first day's picnic at noon
  2. Drinks and personal expenses
  3. Insurance (cancellation, assistance, repatriation)
  4. Transportation to the meeting point in Volvic and from the end-of-internship location

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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The Clément team
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The Clément team

4.9/5 (130 reviews) • 119 stays
Specializing in organizing trail running trips and training camps since 2016, our local partner invites you to explore the most beautiful trails in France by running. Their team of instructors, comprised of high-level trail runners and certified mountain guides, puts their expertise at your service to help you progress. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an expert seeking an intense weekend or a race reconnaissance, each itinerary is designed to adapt to your pace. From multi-day trips to technical training camps, the goal remains the same: to share the secrets of the sport and optimize your performance in the heart of exceptional terrain.
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