Ultra Trail training course with Ludovic Pommeret
In summary
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Sports
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Duration4 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Savoy
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AgeFrom 16 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions36.35 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Prepare for a unique experience with an intensive mountain training camp designed for those aiming for an ultra trail or looking to seriously improve their long-distance trail running skills. For four days, everything is arranged so you can focus solely on your race and progress: accommodation, meals, coaching, and recovery. Led by ultra trail champion Ludovic Pommeret, and accompanied by certified mountain guides Agathe Bes, Lilian Leroy, and Stéphane Gley, you'll run in a magnificent and safe alpine setting. The program includes trail runs of 10 to 40 km with progressive elevation gains, technical workshops on downhill running, posture, and running economy, yoga sessions, massages, and relaxation time to promote recovery. Nutrition and race strategy workshops will also help you optimize your preparation and effort management. A true sporting and human immersion, this course offers a rare opportunity to share the daily life of a champion, to exchange ideas with passionate experts and to experience the mountains fully, while strengthening your physical, technical and mental foundations for your next challenges.
The highlights
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Exceptional coaching with Ludovic Pommeret
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Supervision by athletes and high-mountain experts (AMM)
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Comprehensive approach: technique, physical conditioning, recovery and nutrition
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Sport
Level
Trail running
In figures
Trail and road running
- Average distance/day: 25 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 1925 m
- Exposed Passages: Yes
Management
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 share his preparation tips, training methods, and competition experience with you.
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.
Program
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Discovery and first sensations
- Activity Trail and road running
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 200 m
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrival - check-in at the hostel from 4pm.
Evening - 10km Apéro Run, 200m D+/- to get warmed up and discover the mountain environment, followed by a friendly dinner and presentation of the program.
Day 1 -
Peaks and alpine pastures: immersion in the high mountains
- Activity Trail and road running
- Distance 30 km
- Positive elevation gain 2000 m
- Exposed passages Yes
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Morning - Long 30km outing, 2000m elevation gain/loss on demanding alpine trails with magnificent panoramas. Endurance and effort management training.
Afternoon - return to the hostel, long massage, sauna, cold bath, Jacquier air bowl and relaxation time to optimize recovery.
Evening - mental preparation workshop for ultra-trail running, followed by a wellness moment with sauna and massage.
Day 2 -
Target 3000
- Activity Trail and road running
- Distance 40 km
- Positive elevation gain 3500 m
- Exposed passages Yes
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Morning - XXL ride – 40 km, 3500 m D+/- with ascents of peaks over 3000 m. A day to test your legs and mental strength in conditions close to competition.
Afternoon - Long massage, cold bath, sauna, Jacquier air bowl and recovery time.
Evening workshop on physical preparation and nutrition for ultramarathons. Coaches will share their tips for optimizing performance and recovery.
Day 3 -
Last breath of fresh air and personalized assessment
- Activity Trail and road running
- Distance 20 km
- Positive elevation gain 2000 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Morning - shorter but intense trail run - 20 km, 2000 m D+/- to consolidate gains and enjoy the mountains one last time.
Afternoon - personalized review with the coaches - analysis of strengths, areas for improvement and recommendations for your next ultra.
Closing - end of the internship at 4pm.
Day 4
Note
The program can be adapted according to the group and weather conditions.
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
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
- From the North: 17 km from the A43 (St-Michel-de-Maurienne + D902).
- From the South: via the D902 and the Galibier pass (open from the beginning of June to the end of October).
Price details
The price includes
✔️ Supervised by Lilian Leroy, Agathe Bes and Stéphane Gley
✔️ Coaching by Ludovic Pommeret throughout the duration of the internship
✔️ 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
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
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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
- Trail running backpack (5 to 15 liters)
- Flasks or water bladders to carry 2 liters of water
- Headlamp
- Survival blanket
- Waste bag
- Refreshments: bars, dried fruit, snacks
- Trail running poles (optional)
- Camera / smartphone (optional)
- Pocket knife (optional)
- Earplugs or earplugs (optional)
- Flip-flops for the wellness area (optional)
- Toiletry bag
- Bath towel
- Sunscreen (SPF 50 recommended, optional)
- Lip balm (optional)
- Personal pharmacy: plasters, blister care (optional)
- Biodegradable toilet paper (optional)
Clothing to bring
- Trail running shoes
- Trail running socks
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm long-sleeved top
- Tights or long trousers (to be carried in the trail running bag)
- Cap or hat
- Lightweight beanie
- Neck warmer
- Thin gloves
- Change of clothes for the entire duration of the internship
- Comfortable post-race outfit
- Spare shoes
- Swimsuit (optional)
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