Chamonix

Trail running

DurationHalf-day, Full day

LevelAll levels

EffortHigh

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Rates
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Trail running with Evolution 2

Details of all the trail sessions are just 1 click away.

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! 🏃‍♂️🏔️

🟢 Private Half-Day Session:
Level: Discovery / Initiation

🔵 Private Full-Day Session:
Level: 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.
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.

📣 Skyrunning
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).
From the advanced level onwards, we offer the "skyrunning" product upon request.

Details of all the trail sessions are just 1 click away.

Learn more :
🤔 Go to “Your questions” at the bottom of the page
🎚️ Level reference Criteria : website Betrail
📃 Read our blog article

Rates 2025, in private from 1 to 6 people

Half day	Full day	2 days (excluding night and meals)
250 €	390 €	840 €

Meeting point

To be confirmed

We will contact you the day before

The meeting point will be confirmed about the weather conditions and your level.
The professionnal will contact you the day before to give you every information.

Voir sur Google Maps

To be confirmed

We will contact you the day before

The meeting point will be confirmed about the weather conditions and your level.
The professionnal will contact you the day before to give you every information.

Voir sur Google Maps

To be confirmed

We will contact you the day before

The meeting point will be confirmed about the weather conditions and your level.
The professionnal will contact you the day before to give you every information.

Voir sur Google Maps

To be confirmed

We will contact you the day before

The meeting point will be confirmed about the weather conditions and your level.
The professionnal will contact you the day before to give you every information.

Voir sur Google Maps

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Your equipment

Mandatory Equipment for the Aiguilles Rouges Traverse :
• Ultra trail backpack with a whistle
• Sleeping bag liner (mandatory in refuge)
• Water bottles (2L capacity)
• Energy bars/fruit purees (+ bring salty snacks)
• Windproof jacket
•Technical warm sweater
• Spare technical t-shirt
• Spare socks
• Technical pants (trail running joggers)
• Fully charged headlamp
• Fully charged phone + charger
• Unused trail running shoes!
• ID card + health insurance card
• Wear appropriate trail running attire for the conditions on the day
• Bring cash if you wish to purchase drinks at the refuge

Insurance and cancellation conditions

Please consult our General Conditions of Sale to find out about our cancellation policy.

Insurance: Insurance is strongly recommended.

Chris

Did a 4 hour trail run with Coretin today. Incredible.

Your questions

🎚️ How to define your trail level?
Reference Betrail website: enter your name and find your Betrail rating to define your level.

Blue level (intermediate) corresponding to 40-48.
Red level (confirmed) corresponding to 48-56.
Black level (very good runner) corresponding to 56-64.
Purple level (expert) corresponding to 64 to more

🎯 What does coaching involve and what techniques are covered?
Running on roots, scree slopes, knowing how to go downhill with more confidence, learning how to reduce the risk of ankle sprains thanks to foot placement techniques, optimizing the effective use of poles, trail running and rando-course.
Individualized coaching in the field: effort management according to terrain profile, body altitude/effort management, food management, learning how to dress. Video analysis in the field and personalized advice on how to improve.

📍 Where is the meeting point?
The meeting place will be defined according to weather conditions and your level. The professional will contact you the day before to give you all the information.

🥾 Can an intermediate group do a day trail?
Yes, it's perfectly possible. The distance and elevation gain will be adjusted according to the group's level, to ensure an accessible, enjoyable and suitable experience for everyone.

⏱ How long do reconnaissance marathons last?

Le cross du Mont-Blanc: count one full day for any level.
Le Marathon du Mont-Blanc: count a full day for the black and violet level and two days for the blue and red level (possibility of doing it in two days for all levels)
Le 90 du Mont-Blanc: only black or violet level (recommended ++) for a 24-hour reconnaissance and all other levels over two or three days (red level at least recommended ++).