Trail running with Evolution 2
Mountain trail running offers an incredible running experience, where winding trails and steep climbs are your playground. Running through rugged peaks and verdant valleys allows you to connect with nature while pushing your physical and mental limits.
Whether you're a beginner eager to explore new horizons or an experienced runner seeking challenges, mountain trail running promises thrills and breathtaking landscapes with every stride.
Get ready to experience an epic adventure in the heart of the Chamonix mountains! 🏃♂️🏔️
📃Read our blog article
🟢 Private Half-Day Session:
Level: Discovery / Initiation
Route: 6 to 15 km depending on the group's level and expectations
Elevation Gain: between 300m and 1000m ascent
Minimum Age: 12 years old
Group Size: maximum of 6 people
🔵 Private Full-Day Session:
Level: Improvement
Route: 25 to 50 km depending on the group's level and expectations
Elevation Gain: between 1000m and 2500m ascent
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Group Size: maximum of 6 people
👟 Techniques Covered & Coaching:
Running on roots, scree, learning to descend and engage with more confidence on steep terrain, learning to reduce the risk of ankle sprains through foot placement techniques, optimizing effective use of poles, trail running and hiking. Individualized coaching on the terrain: managing effort based on terrain profile, altitude/body effort management, nutritional management, learning how to dress. Video analysis on the terrain and personalized advice for improvement.
🔵 Course Route Reconnaissance 🏃♂️
Your guide accompanies you in scouting your future playground to be as well-prepared as possible on race day. Scouting, technical and physical advice: optimize your race preparation with us.
Proposed routes (not exhaustive): 10KM, Duo étoilé, Cross and Marathon du Mont Blanc, 90KM du Mont-Blanc, Trail des Aiguilles Rouges, Trail des Fiz, MCC, Cross du Mont-Blanc. (Please provide proof of registration for one of the desired events for the reconnaissance)
Duration: to be defined according to the requested route and your level.
Level: minimum blue level (see level references below). Having already completed a minimum 10km mountain outing, with a bib.
🔴 Aiguilles Rouges Traverse (2 days)
The Aiguilles Rouges is a mountain range in the Northern French Alps. It owes its name to the characteristic tint caused by the oxidation state of the iron in the gneiss. Its geographical orientation offers a unique viewpoint of Mont Blanc 🏔️
The particularity of the two proposed formats is to climb to over 3000m altitude on the trail (Buet 3097) if conditions allow.
Level: minimum red level (see level references below). Having already completed a minimum 1000m elevation gain mountain outing, and having already completed 2 long trail running outings on 2 consecutive days.
- Short Format Route: Day 1 24KM 1900m ascent / Day 2 20KM 1300m ascent
- Long Format Route: Day 1 24KM 2000m ascent / Day 2 34KM 2300m ascent
🎚️ Level Reference Criteria
Reference website Betrail: Enter your name and find your Betrail rating, which will define your level.
- Blue level (intermediate) corresponding to 40-48.
- Red level (advanced) corresponding to 48-56.
- Black level (very good runner) corresponding to 56-64.
- Purple level (expert) corresponding to 64 and above.
📣 Note
From the advanced level onwards, we offer the "skyrunning" product upon request.
The concept: running along mountain ridgelines and thus discovering the mountains from a different perspective. A pure approach to trail running that requires having a mountain foot (not recommended for those with vertigo).
Elevation gain: minimum 1200D+ on this profile.
Format: full day (possibility to do it half day if the group is at a black level).
