Gran Paradiso 3-day trail running course

3 days of trail running in the breathtaking National Park of Gran Paradiso in the Aosta Valley, with Caroline, a certified mountain leader specialized in trail running. Stunning views, a lovely remote chalet, unique atmosphere among participants, close coaching sessions... await you!

Group

3 Days

May - Oct

Very high

Advanced

Description

Three days of trail running in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park, in Italy, to approach the environment of high mountains and run in the vast wilderness.

You will enjoy amazing days with mountain passes at over 3000 m in sumptuous landscapes. In addition, staying in a chalet in the mountains with every comfort will help you relax in the evenings. Moreover, in the evening, the vigil around the large wooden table and Luigi stories will leave you with lasting memories.

During these 3 days we will run on average 35km a day and go up from 1500 to 2500 meters. We will mainly be on single tracks and technical trails (stone, névé…). We will partially run off trails and be on aerial paths.

The highlights of this 3-day trail running course are the following:

A wild stay in a remote and uncommon place, in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park;
The Accommodation in a comfortable mountain chalet;
An inspiring and sportive weekend to begin Autumn in good shape.

In the ‘extra’ section below, you’ll find information about the required trail running level you need to have. You will also see the equipment that you need to bring with you.

I invite you to send me a request if you want to train with me in this splendid setting of Val d’Aosta.

If ever this program should not meet your expectations, I will present my other trips that I organize all year round, in the Alps and elsewhere, for beginners and more experienced in trail. For example, this trail running stage in the beautiful Beaufortain.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Price details

Included:
1/2 board accommodation in the refuge
Return transport from Chamonix
Picnic lunch to be carried in your rucksack
except picnic lunch on Day 1
Supervision by a qualified mountain leader or guide
mountain guide
Not included:
Picnic lunch on Day 1
Individual insurance
Food supplements (energy drink bars)
Personal expenses
Beverages during meals
Personal transfers in the event of interruption of the outing or stay
Optional ascent of Grand Paradis (price on request)

Itinerary

Day 1: Tsanteleina Lake

Meeting point in Chamonix, minibus transfer to Rhèmes Notre Dame, picnic to be arranged individually. This first day of warm-up allows us to climb to the refuge via a pretty loop that takes us to the Tsanteleina lake (2766m). The refuge is not accessible by road so we'll need to bring our overnight gear and a change of clothes.

Day 2: Pointe de la Traversière and Bassac pass

It's hard to describe the beauty of the scenery on this day. We admire the highest peaks around France, Italy, and Switzerland. We take a relatively technical route in a high-mountain atmosphere and in the spirit of Skyrunning! The Pointe de la Traversière culminates at 3338m.

Day 3: Pointe Baseï and Rosset Lake

A final day amidst the glacial lakes of Grand Paradis National Park, taking us over 2 high-altitude passes with technical sections, (mountain climbing required). Col Baseï is accessed via a glacier valley, from up there we can admire the lakes and the summit of Grand Paradis. As an option, weather permitting, we'll hike up to Pointe Baseï to Pointe Baseï (3338m), which is a summit that can be reached quite easily through the rocks with a roped passage. Then we have a picnic by the lake, before tackling the day's second difficulty col Rosset (400m D+), and before descending into the Thumel valley.

Details

More info

A minimum number of participants (defined in advance) is required for the departure to take place. If the number of participants is insufficient and the departure is cancelled, clients will be informed via a phone call at least a week prior to the scheduled departure date and will receive a complete refund.

Clients are required to have a multi-risk insurance, covering cancellation fees, rescue and accident, repatriation and baggage loss or theft.

(Stage de trail dans le Grand Paradis)

This course is dedicated for trail runners with...

Regular practice of running and other endurance activities 4-5 times per week for at least 1:15hs
Regular practice of running in varied terrain
Regular practice of mountain hiking
Experience & participation in trails in the mountains of at least 40km and 2000m D +

Equipment you need to take:

During the day: a light backpack with a waterproof jacket, a long sleeve warm fleece type, a survival blanket, a whistle, an individual pharmacy kit*, a cap or headband, a hat and thin gloves, sunglasses suitable for running, long tights if you are wearing shorts to run, cereal bars and energy drinks, a plastic bag for waste, biodegradable toilet paper, a headlamp, a minimum reserve water of 1.5L, an elastic strapping strip and some cash
To wear: running short, a short-sleeved t-shirt, running socks and already worn trail shoes
For the whole stay: spare clothes for 3 days, a personal hygiene kit, spare shoes, a spare water socket, spare batteries for the headlamp, a pair of spare laces, a pocketknife and earplugs
Recommended additional equipment: poles and camera

Individual pharmacy kit: anti-friction cream, sunscreen, double skin dressings, elastic band, paracetamol, anti-diarrheal, antiseptic and personal drugs

The price doesn't include :

the individual insurance
the additional food you want to take (snacks, energy drinks...)
the personal expenses
the drinks during the meals

Meeting point

At Chamonix or Rhèmes Notre Dame. For the ones based in Chamonix, we can organize a car leaving from there.

Equipment you will need to bring

Equipment: What to bring for the day: - A light rucksack including - A waterproof jacket - A warm long-sleeved fleece top - Survival blanket and whistle - An individual first-aid kit - Cap or headband - Hat and thin gloves - Sunglasses suitable for running - Long tights if running shorts - Cereal bars and energy drink - Plastic bag for garbage - Biodegradable toilet paper - Headlamp - Minimum 1.5l water supply - Elastic strapping - A small amount of cash What to bring : - Running shorts - Short-sleeved t-shirt - A pair of running socks - Previously worn trail shoes For the whole stay : - Spare clothing for 3 days - Personal toiletries - Spare shoes - Spare water bottle - Earplugs or ear plugs - Floor mat (not compulsory) - Heart rate monitor (not mandatory) - Swimsuit Individual pharmacy: - Anti-chafing cream - Sun cream - Double-skin bandages - Elastic bandage - Paracetamol - Anti-diarrheal - Antiseptic - Personal medication Recommended additional equipment : - A pair of walking sticks - Camera

About the guide

Caroline

4.8

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Mountain Leader

I hold the State Certificate of Mountain Leader (UIMLA), Athlete of Team Garmin Adventure. I won many trail competitions such as Oxygen Challenge, The Glaciers Tour of Vanoise, Albertville Trail, Drayes Blanches of Vercors, the Frison Roche Beaufort, Run and skate of Chamonix… I have also some racing podiums such as the Saintélyon, the Lyon Urban Trail, the Causses Marathon, the Allobroges. I am an ex-sportswoman of high level in rowing (World Championships, World Cups, France Championships). I have a mastery STAPS (Sport) and BEES First degree in rowing.
I organise and supervise many trail courses in the Alps with a pro team, a friends group with whom we have a mission: Run and enjoy! I invite you to contact me if you want to train and/or discover these incredible massifs.

Languages

French | English

Certificates

UIMLA

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