• Trail running training camp in the Alps with champions
  • Trail running training camp in the Alps with champions
  • Trail running training camp in the Alps with champions
  • Trail running training camp in the Alps with champions
  • Trail running training camp in the Alps with champions
  • Trail running training camp in the Alps with champions
  • Trail running training camp in the Alps with champions
Savoy

Trail running training camp in the Alps with champions

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In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    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
    Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Savoy
  • Age
    From 16 - 80 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    36.35 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

Prepare for an intense mountain experience with a trail running course designed for enthusiasts who want to improve, push their limits, and share the adventure. For four days, everything is planned so you can focus on what matters most: your progress, your well-being, and the joy of running in nature.

An exceptional day alongside Ludovic Pommeret , trail running champion and world reference in the discipline, will allow you to benefit from his advice, his experience and his unique vision of mountain running.

The program includes trail runs of 10 to 25 km, technical workshops on posture, downhill running, poles, and running economy, as well as yoga sessions, massages, and sauna to promote recovery. Nutrition workshops and recipes for fueling your race will help you optimize your energy and nutrition on the trail.

A true sporting and human immersion, this course is a unique opportunity to progress, share your passion and experience the mountains fully, while strengthening your physical, technical and mental foundations.

The highlights

  • Exceptional coaching with Ludovic Pommeret during a one-day training session
  • Supervision by athletes and high-mountain experts (AMM)
  • Comprehensive approach: technique, physical conditioning, recovery and nutrition
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Confirmed

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 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.

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average distance/day: 19 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 750 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Management

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 10 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
English
Ludovic Pommeret - coach
Ludovic Pommeret - coach

A member of the French national trail running team, two-time winner of the Hardrock 100, 2nd in the 2025 Grand Raid Ventoux, 4th in the 2025 Grand Raid de la Réunion, and 6th in the 2025 UTMB, Ludo is a world-renowned ultra-runner. He will be here for a day to share his preparation tips, training methods, and competition experience.

Agathe Bes
Agathe Bes

Member of the French long-distance trail team, Agathe Bès won the women's race at the Endurance Trail des Templiers 2025 (100.1 km, 4,270 m D+).

As a mid-mountain guide and certified yoga teacher, she embodies a rare balance between athletic demands, technical transmission and well-being.


Management

Other supervisors

To enable you to perform while respecting your body and mind, our care team will support you throughout the course .

  1. Erwan Merandet , a former professional firefighter and experienced mental coach, will teach you how to unleash your potential, perform without exhausting yourself, and keep a cool head in difficult times.
  2. Sylvie Perrin , a sophrologist and wellness practitioner, supports trail runners in managing stress, emotions, and exertion. Through sophrology and massage, she will help you better listen to your body, enhance your recovery, and find the balance between performance and serenity.
  3. Frédéric Blanchet , a specialist in naturopathy and wellness massages, offers personalized treatments combining manual techniques and lifestyle advice to optimize your energy and promote overall balance.
  4. Finally, our osteopaths Marine Riboud and Charles Jauneau will ensure your alignment, mobility and injury prevention, so that you can approach each trail run in the best conditions.


Thanks to this comprehensive team, your training course combines performance, recovery and well-being , allowing you to progress safely and fully enjoy the mountain experience.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
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    Warm-up

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Distance 10 km
    • Positive elevation gain 300 m
    • Accommodation Hostel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Arrival - from 4pm at the hostel.

    Evening / 6pm-7pm - Apéro Run – 10 km, 300 m D+/- to get warmed up, discover the environment and meet the group.

    Evening - informal discussions and getting to know the group.

    Day 1

Note

The program can be adapted according to the group and weather conditions.

Accommodation

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Access

Departure
162 Rue du Praz, Valloire, France
Day 1 : 16h00
End of stay
162 Rue du Praz, Valloire, France
Day 4 - 16h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Saint-Michel Valloire
Access by plane
The nearest airport isLyon – St Exupéry, Chambéry – Aix-les-Bains Or Grenoble – Alpes Isère
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay Find out about parking options nearby

By road in winter

⚠️ Access is only via the Col du Télégraphe.

The Galibier pass is closed from the hamlet of Bonnenuit.

17 km from the A43 motorway – St-Michel-de-Maurienne exit, then D902.


By road in summer

  1. From the North: 17 km from the A43 (St-Michel-de-Maurienne + D902).
  2. From the South: via the D902 and the Galibier pass (open from the beginning of June to the end of October).


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Price details

The price includes

✔️ Supervised by Lilian Leroy, Agathe Bes and Stéphane Gley

✔️ Coaching by Ludovic Pommeret during a one-day training session

✔️ Trail running sessions on varied mountain routes, between the Galibier pass and Mont Thabor, in a breathtaking setting

✔️ Recovery massages, cold baths, access to the sauna and Jacquier air bowl every day

✔️ Practical and motivating thematic workshops focusing on mental and physical preparation, effort management, nutrition, and equipment selection

✔️ A Pulse Sports Factory t-shirt, because a real training camp never ends without a good memory!

✔️ Accommodation and full board at the Pulse Sports Campus in Valloire, from dinner on the first day to the closing lunch on the last day

The price does not include

✖️ Your individual insurance

✖️ Your dietary supplements and drinks

✖️ Transportation to Pulse Sports Campus Valloire

✖️ The equipment we recommend you bring

Options

  1. 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

  1. Trail running backpack (5 to 15 liters)
  2. Flasks or water bladders to carry 2 liters of water
  3. Headlamp
  4. Survival blanket
  5. Waste bag
  6. Refreshments: bars, dried fruit, snacks
  7. Trail running poles (optional)
  8. Camera / smartphone (optional)
  9. Pocket knife (optional)
  10. Earplugs or earplugs (optional)
  11. Flip-flops for the wellness area (optional)
  12. Toiletry bag
  13. Bath towel
  14. Sunscreen (SPF 50 recommended, optional)
  15. Lip balm (optional)
  16. Personal pharmacy: plasters, blister care (optional)
  17. Biodegradable toilet paper (optional)

Clothing to bring

  1. Trail running shoes
  2. Trail running socks
  3. Waterproof jacket
  4. Warm long-sleeved top
  5. Tights or long trousers (to be carried in the trail running bag)
  6. Cap or hat
  7. Lightweight beanie
  8. Neck warmer
  9. Thin gloves
  10. Change of clothes for the entire duration of the internship
  11. Comfortable post-race outfit
  12. Spare shoes
  13. Swimsuit (optional)

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Alexandrine - 51 ans

may 2026 In a group
Translated from French

Having set off for an intensive trail running course, I was very pleasantly surprised by the warm and welcoming atmosphere at ***. The routes were adapted to suit the varying skill levels of the participants, and everyone was able to find a suitable approach and advice. The instructors are top-notch; Ludovic Pommeret's presence is an undeniable asset, and the conversations outside of training sessions are particularly valuable and inspiring. The natural setting is incredible, and the venue, meals, and overall atmosphere are all excellent! In short, I highly recommend it :)

Published on 19/05/2026

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Alexandrine - 51 ans

may 2026 In a group
Translated from French

Having set off for an intensive trail running course, I was very pleasantly surprised by the warm and welcoming atmosphere at ***. The routes were adapted to suit the varying skill levels of the participants, and everyone was able to find a suitable approach and advice. The instructors are top-notch; Ludovic Pommeret's presence is an undeniable asset, and the conversations outside of training sessions are particularly valuable and inspiring. The natural setting is incredible, and the venue, meals, and overall atmosphere are all excellent! In short, I highly recommend it :)

Published on 19/05/2026
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