In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationAnnecy / Alps
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions26.04 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French🇬🇧English
In a few words
Lake Annecy is a prime destination for trail running enthusiasts . The harmonious blend of mountains, lake, and forest creates a diverse range of routes, perfect for those looking to try trail running in optimal conditions. The trails offer both technical and challenging routes , while also providing breathtaking panoramic views of the Alps and an immersion in an environment where nature, stretching from the lake to the peaks, is remarkably well-preserved. This trail running trip is the ideal opportunity to discover this discipline or refine your technique , guided by our mountain guides specializing in trail running .
The highlights
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A stay for those who wish to learn trail running or refine their technique
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Technical workshops (poles, downhill, effort management, etc.) to help you progress
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Three days to discover the sport around Lake Annecy
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Sport
Level
Trail running
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.
The expert's opinion
Prerequisites and expected level
This training camp is designed for trail runners ideally with a minimum UTMB Index of 300. Daily stages cover 12 to 20 km with 500 to 1,000 m of elevation gain (lasting up to 5 hours in the mountains). The terrain includes runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and some low-exposure ridges or ledges.
To fully enjoy it, it is recommended to:
- Run at least twice a week (minimum 1 hour 30 minutes per run);
- Occasionally undertake a long hike/run of more than 3 hours on varied paths;
- Regularly engage in a complementary endurance activity (cycling, cross-country skiing, hiking).
Stay format and level groups
To accommodate everyone's expectations, the staff is divided into 2 groups:
- Initiation Group: Focused on fun, technical learning and discovering the mountains without performance pressure.
- Advanced Group: Intended for regular practitioners wishing to undertake more demanding routes (up to 7 hours in the mountains per day, including breaks).
In figures
Trail and road running
- Average duration/day: 5h
- Average distance/day: 17 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 867 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:
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French
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English
Accompagnateur de Moyenne Montagne (AMM) spécialisé trail
Accompagnateur de Moyenne Montagne (AMM) spécialisé trail
Experienced trail running coaches to guide you
Program
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Arrival and departure at Roc de Chère / Loop at Mont Veyrier
- Activity Trail and road running
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Arrival at 12pm at the Alérions Holiday Village where we drop off our luggage for the next three days.
For this first day, from 12:30pm to 5pm:
- Beginner group (14 km — 600 m elevation gain): We'll set off to explore the area around our accommodation and Lake Annecy on a trail run. We'll have the opportunity to run amidst the places that have made Lake Annecy and its surroundings famous: the Angon canyon , Talloires Abbey , the Roc de Chère , and the Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard , with, of course, an almost constant view of Lake Annecy . During the day, we'll participate in a specific workshop on downhill running techniques .
- Advanced group (21 km — 1,100 m elevation gain): a loop hike on Mont Veyrier to familiarize yourself with the terrain around Annecy. Technical workshops will be offered during the hike to review your performance and provide advice to put into practice during your stay, thus improving your trail running skills.
Late afternoon, check-in at accommodation, video analysis and discussions on descent techniques . Essential for trail running!
Dinner and overnight stay at the accommodation.
Day 1 -
Col de la Forclaz
- Activity Trail and road running
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Short outing (approx. 45 min) on an empty stomach to enjoy the first rays of sunshine and start the day with this unusual exercise (optional) .
Then breakfast at the accommodation and the program for this 2nd day:
- Beginner Group (18 km – 1,000 m elevation gain): A full-day hike/run starting from your accommodation, with a picnic lunch in the mountains. We'll hike to the Col de la Forclaz , which offers breathtaking views of Lake Annecy and its surroundings. During the outing, we'll apply the tips and techniques learned the day before, exploring forests, alpine pastures, and scenic trails.
- Advanced Group (23 km — 1,300 m elevation gain): Departure from the accommodation for a beautiful loop hike/run. We'll head towards the Col de la Forclaz, from which we can admire Lake Annecy from its iconic viewpoint. The route offers a nice, gradual climb at the beginning, allowing us to work on managing this type of effort. We'll then reach the shores of Lake Annecy after a challenging descent on superb forest singletrack, before tackling a short, steep climb that will test our eccentric and concentric power output . The finish is on rolling terrain for a good cool-down. A stunning route following less-traveled trails along the lake. We'll put into practice the tips and techniques learned the day before.
Late afternoon: Proprioception and mobility workshop (optional) .
Dinner and overnight stay at the accommodation.
Day 2 -
Mont Veyrier / Roc Lancrenaz and end of stay
- Activity Trail and road running
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 17 km
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Muscle awakening and mobility routine (optional) .
Breakfast at the accommodation and the program for this 3rd day:
- Beginner Group (17 km — 1,000 m elevation gain): a day-long hike/run towards Mont Veyrier , an iconic mountain for the people of Annecy. During the outing, we will put into practice all the skills learned during the training course, allowing you to progress at your own pace : optimal descent technique, use of poles, pacing yourself over time, and improving your climbing technique. We will bring picnic lunches so we can enjoy a break with a view, because trail running is also about taking in magnificent panoramas!
- Advanced Group (22 km — 1,500 m elevation gain): Departure from the accommodation for a ride with a significant distance-to-elevation-gain ratio . A great way to work on mountain profiles, with a very playful first third similar to a vertical kilometer (VK) effort, perfect for practicing pushing with poles. We will reach the summit of Pointe de Talamarche and its sublime 360° view. A great way to finish the elevation gain for the trip, the last part of the ride will be all about muscle fibers, with a demanding descent for the front quads involving some good sprints back to the accommodation.
The internship ends at 3:30 pm at the Les Alerions holiday village.
Day 3
Note
The distances and elevation gains 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
One of the undeniable assets of the Les Alérions Mountain Centre is undoubtedly its terrace offering breathtaking views of Lake Annecy and the surrounding mountains. Have fun spotting the Bay of Talloires and the Château de Duingt .
Access
Departure
Centre De Montagne Les Alérions, Talloires-Montmin
Day 1
: 12h00
End of stay
Centre De Montagne Les Alérions, Talloires-Montmin
Day 3
- 15h30
Thanks to the WhatsApp group, carpooling can be set up very easily.
Go to the starting point
Take the train toGare d'Annecy
By public transport, from Annecy train station, take bus line 20 to the "Les Granges" stop. Check the timetable on Sibra.fr, but it usually departs from the station at 11:01 am.
From the bus stop, it's a 10-minute walk to reach the meeting point.
Carpooling is possible with other participants from Annecy train station.
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Price details
The price includes
- Supervision by a mountain guide specializing in trail running
- Accommodation in a shared double, twin or triple room
- Full board from dinner on the first day to lunch on the last day of the internship
- Your transportation and the transport of your luggage during your stay
The price does not include
- Lunch on the first day
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Your transportation to the meeting point and from the end-of-internship location
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
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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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