• Trail running initiation in Italy: 3 days around Lake Maggiore
  • Trail running initiation in Italy: 3 days around Lake Maggiore
  • Trail running initiation in Italy: 3 days around Lake Maggiore
  • Trail running initiation in Italy: 3 days around Lake Maggiore
  • Trail running initiation in Italy: 3 days around Lake Maggiore
  • Trail running initiation in Italy: 3 days around Lake Maggiore
  • Trail running initiation in Italy: 3 days around Lake Maggiore
  • Trail running initiation in Italy: 3 days around Lake Maggiore
  • Trail running initiation in Italy: 3 days around Lake Maggiore
  • Trail running initiation in Italy: 3 days around Lake Maggiore
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Trail running initiation in Italy: 3 days around Lake Maggiore

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In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    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
    Europe / Italy
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    32 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
    🇬🇧
    English
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

On the border between Italy and Switzerland , this trail running course immerses you in the heart of the spectacular landscapes surrounding Lake Maggiore , a natural jewel with turquoise waters. Designed for trail runners seeking technical improvement and breathtaking scenery , this trip combines demanding athletic training with total immersion in unspoiled nature. Each day, you'll run on varied routes , alternating between panoramic ridges , forest trails, and passages through typical villages, in an atmosphere that blends alpine charm with Mediterranean vegetation .

With expert guidance, you'll refine your technique: effort management , footwork on descents , pole use, and terrain adaptation. Specific modules are also dedicated to physical preparation , recovery , and performance optimization . More than just a training camp, it's a true sporting escape, combining expert coaching with the pleasure of the great outdoors .

The highlights

  • A trail running holiday 100% in Italy, on the shores of one of the most beautiful lakes in the world
  • A 3-star hotel in a former convent to make the most of the site
  • 3 days to discover and progress on the most beautiful trails around Lake Maggiore
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Beginner

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 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.

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average distance/day: 18 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 850 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 7 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Trail runs led by a specialist and adapted to your level.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    From Oggebbio to Verbania via the heights of Lake Maggiore (15km — 850 D+)

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Distance 15 km
    • Positive elevation gain 850 m
    • Accommodation 3-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Arrival in Verbania in the early afternoon and check-in to our accommodation on the shores of Lake Maggiore.

    Introduction of the stay, the group and our supervisors, before a first warm-up outing on the trails overlooking the lake.

    This short outing will allow us to enjoy the first light on the mountains and stretch our legs after the journey.

    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
🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  1. 16th-century monastery renovated into a 3-star hotel in the historic center of Verbania


For this trail running training camp, we will be staying in Verbania at a warm and authentic hotel. Combining historical elegance and contemporary comfort, this hotel offers a haven of serenity in the heart of a former monastery, ideal for relaxing after a day of trail running on the paths that border Lake Maggiore.

Access

Departure
Verbania, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italie
Day 1 : 13h40
End of stay
Verbania, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italie
Day 3 - 14h30



Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toVerbania-Pallanza

The TGV R, towards Domodossola, from Milan, or the TGV FR, towards Trieste Centrale, from Turin, both connect to Verbania-Pallanza station. From the station, go to Fondotoce, Piazza Adua, to catch bus number 12, which will take you to your destination.

For the return journey, bus 12 will depart from Verbania to Fondotoce, Piazza Adua. From there, you will need to go to Verbania-Pallanza train station to take the TGV R to Milan or the TGV FR to Turin.

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

Parking is available at the accommodation.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Supervision by a trail running specialist (1 instructor for 8 participants, 2 for more than 8), with personalized technical advice
  2. Accommodation and meals, from the evening of the first day of the internship to lunchtime on the last day of the internship
  3. the ferry and the cable car for day 2
  4. workshops and advice for improving your trail running

The price does not include

  1. your first lunch
  2. drinks and personal expenses
  3. your race snacks: cereal bars etc.
  4. cancellation and repatriation insurance
  5. your transportation to the meeting point and from the end-of-internship location

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
The Clément team
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The Clément team

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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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