• Trail running initiation course in the Chablais mountains
  • Trail running initiation course in the Chablais mountains
  • Trail running initiation course in the Chablais mountains
  • Trail running initiation course in the Chablais mountains
  • Trail running initiation course in the Chablais mountains
  • Trail running initiation course in the Chablais mountains
  • Trail running initiation course in the Chablais mountains
  • Trail running initiation course in the Chablais mountains
  • Trail running initiation course in the Chablais mountains
  • Trail running initiation course in the Chablais mountains
  • Trail running initiation course in the Chablais mountains
Alps / Haute-Savoie

Trail running initiation course in the Chablais mountains

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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
    Alps / Haute-Savoie
  • 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

Nestled between Lake Geneva and the Alpine peaks , the Chablais region offers an ideal playground for those new to mountain trail running. This 3-day trip, specially designed for beginner runners , combines technical instruction with immersion in nature . Accessible trails wind through forests, alpine pastures, and ridges , providing a variety of terrain perfect for a gentle introduction to the sport.

Guided by a passionate professional, you will learn the fundamentals of trail running : effort management, downhill techniques, pole use, and nutrition advice. All this in a supportive and non-competitive atmosphere, where the focus is on the enjoyment of running and personal progress .

Each day is punctuated by practical workshops and tailored outings, all set against a backdrop of breathtaking panoramas of the Alps and Lake Geneva. An accessible sporting adventure, laying the foundations for sustainable practice and reconnecting with the mountains, step by step.

The highlights

  • 3 days to discover trail running in the Chablais region, between Lake Geneva, forests and alpine pastures
  • Technical workshops for gradual progress
  • All excursions depart from the accommodation.
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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

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: 1h30
  • Average distance/day: 18 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1000 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 7 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.

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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    Pointe du Midi (16 km & 900 m elevation gain)

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Distance 16 km
    • Positive elevation gain 900 m
    • Accommodation 3-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Arrival at 10:30 am in Châtel , where you will leave your belongings for this introductory trail running trip.

    11:30am – 4:30pm: First trail run towards Pointe du Midi (16 km / 900m elevation gain).

    An accessible route combining forests, alpine pastures, and panoramic views of the Chablais region. During the outing, we will cover the basics of effort management , downhill techniques, and the use of poles. A short video analysis at the end of the day will allow you to work on your posture and efficiency.

    Evening: Dinner at the accommodation, followed by a discussion on motor preferences and a short stretching session to recover well.

    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

We are accommodated in a hotel, in rooms with 2 to 4 beds, each equipped with a private bathroom and toilet, and with on-site parking. Located in the heart of nature in the hills above Châtel, this accommodation offers an ideal setting for mountain lovers, with direct access to hiking trails and the exceptional panoramic views of the Chablais region.

Access

Departure
Châtel, France
Day 1 : 10h30
End of stay
Châtel, France
Day 3 - 16h30

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

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toThonon-les-BainsOrÉvian-les-Bains

By public transport, from Thonon-les-Bains or Évian-les-Bains train stations, you can take bus line 12 to Châtel (check the SNCF website or the station website for timetables). The meeting point for the workshop is directly in Châtel. Carpooling with other participants from the train station can also be a convenient option.

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

The price includes

  1. Supervision by a mountain guide specializing in trail running
  2. Accommodation in a 3-star hotel and in a shared room
  3. Full board from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 3
  4. Workshops and advice to improve your trail running, uphill and downhill techniques, effort management, and the joy of running in the mountains

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point and from the end-of-internship location
  2. Lunch on Day 1
  3. Drinks and personal expenses

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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Nathalie

july 2026
Translated from French
A fantastic experience with a top-notch team of professionals in stunning scenery. I highly recommend it.
Published on 26/07/2026

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july 2026
Translated from French
A fantastic experience with a top-notch team of professionals in stunning scenery. I highly recommend it.
Published on 26/07/2026
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The Clément team

4.9/5 (130 reviews) • 119 stays
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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