Photo: Tiia Monto ↗THE JOURNEY IN DETAIL
Technique. Terrain. Confidence.
Four days to discover mountain trail running: climbing and descending technique, using poles and exploring the trails of the Chamonix valley at an unhurried pace. Coaching and routes are adapted to the group.
With old friends or new ones
Join a group or arrange a separate departure for your own team. Before travelling, we get to know each other, discuss everyone's experience and find suitable dates. You can also prepare together.
DAY BY DAY
Your daily itinerary.
A provisional itinerary. Weather, group readiness and local conditions may change the order and length of the stages.
- DAY 1 · Introductory session
Chamonix. Meet the terrain
Meet the group, discuss your goals and enjoy a short, easy session in the valley. Individual checks of shoes and running packs.
Overnight: Hotel in Chamonix - DAY 2 · 8–12 km, depending on readiness
Le Tour. Uphill technique
A session on accessible Le Tour trails, combining running and purposeful hiking. Technique review in the afternoon.
Overnight: Hotel in Chamonix - DAY 3 · 12–18 km, conditions permitting
Balcon Sud. Putting it together
An outing on a suitable variation of the southern balcony. Practise pacing, fuelling and descending without the pressure of a race.
Overnight: Hotel in Chamonix - DAY 4 · Coach review
Your next step
A short recovery session, a review of the experience and a discussion of your next training steps. Finish after lunch.
Overnight: —
Included in the estimated price
3 nights in a hotel, shared twin rooms
Breakfasts
Coaching sessions and technique reviews
A local specialist for mountain outings
Group transport along the route
Not included in the price
Flights to the meeting point
Personal travel insurance and visas
Personal equipment
Single-room supplements and personal expenses
Lunches, dinners and lifts if the route changes
YOUR PREPARATION
Arrive ready for the route.
Regular easy runs and the ability to spend 2–3 hours on your feet. Before the camp, we have an introductory conversation with Ivan and agree on the training load.
Prepare with IvanBEFORE WE MEET ON THE TRAIL
What to prepare in advance
- Trail shoes already tested in training
- A running vest, soft flasks and rain protection
- Layers for changing weather and familiar trail food
- Poles, if suitable for the route and you know how to use them
Once we choose a date, we agree on the equipment list, meeting point and transfer time. Please wait until the programme is confirmed before booking flights.