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Trail Running
Trail running in Chamonix finds its natural playground in the heart of the Mont-Blanc massif between valley trails and high-altitude routes.
The Chamonix Valley offers exceptional diversity for trail running: flowing forest paths, alpine pastures, steep mountain passes and exposed balcony trails overlooking Mont Blanc. Whether you are new to trail running or an experienced mountain runner, the terrain challenges both endurance and technical ability. Guided by our mountain professionals, you receive precise technical feedback, pacing strategies and terrain analysis to improve climbing efficiency, downhill control and altitude adaptation. Each outing is designed as a structured mountain session rather than simply a scenic run.
Beyond half-day and full-day guided trail runs, we also organise multi-day trail running programmes in Chamonix designed to support long-term progression. These formats focus on vertical gain management, downhill technique, mountain navigation and autonomy in alpine terrain. For advanced runners, more demanding routes with sustained elevation gain and technical sections further develop strength and mountain resilience. In Chamonix, trail running is inseparable from the high-mountain environment of the Mont-Blanc massif.
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75€
75€
Ultra-trail by night: from dusk to dawn. An adventure under the stars
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
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Duration
1 day
1 day
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Discover the most beautiful locations in the Mont Blanc massif during a day of trail running with a mountain specialist
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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66€
66€
Discover the mountain at night, with a headlamp, while enjoying a magnificent sunset facing Mont Blanc
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
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Duration (d):
5
Duration
5 days
5 days
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1095€
1095€
The iconic hiking itinerary covers 160 kilometers with a total elevation gain of 10,000 meters
Fitness:
Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 250m or distance up to 5km.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 500m or distance up to 10km.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1000m or distance up to 20km or multi-day routes with carrying personal belongings for the day.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1400m or distance up to 25km or multi-day routes with carrying personal belongings for the duration of the trek.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1400m or distance exceeding 25km.
Technique:
Technical Level 1: For runners, capable of navigating wide mountain trails suitable for vehicles.
Technical Level 2: For runners hikers, capable of navigating non-technical mountain trails.
Technical Level 3: For regular runners, capable of navigating slightly uneven mountain trails with roots or rocks.
Technical Level 4: For experienced runners, capable of navigating rugged mountain trails with boulders, large steps, or exposed sections.
Technical Level 5: For seasoned runners, capable of navigating off-trail routes or mountain trails with equipped sections, such as cables or ladders.
Comfort :
Niveau 1. Le confort de votre séjour est minimaliste. Vous dormez sous tente et portez vos affaires personnelles tout au long du séjour.
Niveau 2. Le confort de votre séjour est limité. Vous dormez principalement en refuge ou en auberge, dans des dortoirs, et portez vos affaires personnelles tout au long du séjour.
Niveau 3. Le confort de votre séjour est intermédiaire. Vous dormez principalement en refuge, en auberge ou en hôtel, en dortoirs. Une assistance est prévue pour le transport de vos affaires personnelles, lorsque cela est possible.
Niveau 4. Le confort de votre séjour est élevé. Vous dormez principalement en hôtel, en chambre. Une assistance est prévue pour le transport de vos affaires personnelles, lorsque cela est possible.
Niveau 5. Le confort de votre séjour est très élevé. Vous dormez principalement dans des hôtels 3 ou 4 étoiles en chambre. Une assistance est prévue pour le transport de vos affaires personnelles, lorsque cela est possible.
Duration (d):
3
Duration
3 days
3 days
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860€
860€
Your first steps in trail running in the heart of the legendary Chamonix Valley
Fitness:
Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 250m or distance up to 5km.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 500m or distance up to 10km.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1000m or distance up to 20km or multi-day routes without carrying personal belongings.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1400m or distance up to 25km or multi-day routes with carrying personal belongings.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1400m or distance exceeding 25km.
Technique:
Technical Level 1: For trail runners, capable of navigating wide mountain trails suitable for vehicles.
Technical Level 2: For occasional trail runners, capable of navigating non-technical mountain trails.
Technical Level 3: For regular trail runners, capable of navigating slightly uneven mountain trails with roots or rocks.
Technical Level 4: For experienced trail runners, capable of navigating rugged mountain trails with boulders, large steps, or exposed sections.
Technical Level 5: For seasoned trail runners, capable of navigating off-trail routes or mountain trails with equipped sections, such as cables or ladders.
Comfort :
Niveau 1. Le confort de votre séjour est minimaliste. Vous dormez sous tente et portez vos affaires personnelles tout au long du séjour.
Niveau 2. Le confort de votre séjour est limité. Vous dormez principalement en refuge ou en auberge, dans des dortoirs, et portez vos affaires personnelles tout au long du séjour.
Niveau 3. Le confort de votre séjour est intermédiaire. Vous dormez principalement en refuge, en auberge ou en hôtel, en dortoirs. Une assistance est prévue pour le transport de vos affaires personnelles, lorsque cela est possible.
Niveau 4. Le confort de votre séjour est élevé. Vous dormez principalement en hôtel, en chambre. Une assistance est prévue pour le transport de vos affaires personnelles, lorsque cela est possible.
Niveau 5. Le confort de votre séjour est très élevé. Vous dormez principalement dans des hôtels 3 ou 4 étoiles en chambre. Une assistance est prévue pour le transport de vos affaires personnelles, lorsque cela est possible.
Duration (d):
2
Duration
2 days
2 days
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195€
195€
2 days of mountain immersion with the goal of getting your body used to the specific effort of ascents and descents
Fitness:
Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 250m or distance up to 5km.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 500m or distance up to 10km.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1000m or distance up to 20km or multi-day routes with carrying personal belongings for the day.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1400m or distance up to 25km or multi-day routes with carrying personal belongings for the duration of the trek.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1400m or distance exceeding 25km.
Technique:
Technical Level 1: For runners, capable of navigating wide mountain trails suitable for vehicles.
Technical Level 2: For occasional runners, capable of navigating non-technical mountain trails.
Technical Level 3: For regular runners, capable of navigating slightly uneven mountain trails with roots or rocks.
Technical Level 4: For experienced runners, capable of navigating rugged mountain trails with boulders, large steps, or exposed sections.
Technical Level 5: For seasoned runners, capable of navigating off-trail routes or mountain trails with equipped sections, such as cables or ladders.