French Alps Trail Running Holiday Retreat, Group Running Europe

Our trips are for everyone. All abilities. No egos, just casual running with likeminded runners. Join us for a long weekend of stunning trails in the mountains. Stay in a luxury hotel nestled in the mountains. Daily runs, all meals, lake swims, and friendly guides.

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French Alps Run Weekends Running Holiday Retreat

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Itinerary

Welcome to mountain running in the French Alps. We think this is one of the best mountain running trips in The Alps - it's all about the location. Spend 3 nights with us in the famous Les 3 Vallees. You'll stay in the quaint mountain village of St Martin de Belleville located in the Savoie region of the French Alps. Famous as the largest connected skiable area in the world during the winter months, this part of the alps offers exceptional trail running in the summer.

During your time with us we'll stay in the LODJI Hotel. This grand lodge style hotel is an exceptional blend of modern comfort and alpine charm. With breathtaking views of surrounding peaks, this stylish hotel is the perfect base for our time in the mountains. All accommodation is on a shared room basis. The rooms do not disappoint - although you won't spent much time in them, because when you're not running, the spa, sauna and outdoor hot tub are available.

We'll start and end each day at the hotel so don't stress about carrying too much in your day backpack. We'll talk you through the daily essentials each morning. You must bring a bag that can hold at least 2 litres of water along with necessary clothes because the mountains have their own weather system. Carry your gear, pack your lunch, and prepare your drinks as you venture from one peak to the next. Some days are more challenging than others. Due to the elevation, expect a blend of running and hiking, particularly on steeper sections. Whether you're new to trail running or a seasoned runner, this retreat offers a chance to challenge yourself while being immersed in the natural beauty of the French Alps. We run together as a group. We allow plenty of time and so we'll run, chat, take photos and soak in the mountains.

Day 1

Welcome to the French Alps

Today is your arrival day, there's no running scheduled, although we might try to sneak a few kms in before bed. Your Run Weekend will officially kick off at 17:00 with your initial welcome briefing being held shortly afterwards. Our first night is about gathering the troops, settling in, and prepping for the days ahead. If you are partial to your home comforts - aka snacks - we recommend you pack some extras for long mountain days. Dinner will be from 19:00 in a nearby restaurant. There's probably enough time to have some drinks and grab some time in the sauna or hot tub before bed. You have 75km of gorgeous mountain trails ahead of you over the next few days.

Day 2

The Lac du Lou Loop - 25km + 400m

Wakey wakey! Set your alarms for 06:30 because it's breakfast for 07:00 and out the door with our running packs ready by 08:00. We leave the village bright and early to follow a smooth riverside path up through the trees in the valley of Menuires. If it's a hot day feel free to cool off in the river beside us. By now we're in the shadow of the La Gratte peak to our west. Passing through hamlets, and over small wooden bridges of the Doron River we reach Les Bruyeres Lake before begging a tougher section to a brilliant view point and finally to Lac Du Lou. Depending on time and hunger we'll either have lunch at the lake, or head back to the village via a series of switch back paths along the east side of the river.

Dinner will likely be outside, together with a fire pit to watch the sunset.

Day 3

The Day of 2 Valleys - 25km + 100m

Enjoy a delicious breakfast from 07:00 to be ready to run at 09:00. With the help of summer ski lifts, today’s route provides plenty of flexibility. Although we are nestled at the bottom of a valley, the lifts provide us access to exceptional routes running along the ridge lines and neighbouring valleys. Today’s 25km begins after a short transfer by bubble then chair lift to Tougnette. Your route begins with a stunning but perfectly safe ridgeline for 10k before we drop down into Meribel valley via a series on runnable switchbacks and fire trails. After lunch we’ll then take another chair lift back to our initial peak where we can then enjoy a gradual descent via a series of single track paths. There are stunning views back down into St Martin

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Day 4

The Col de la Loze Loop - 25km + 500m

Your final day with us will begin with breakfast from 08:00 along with your daily briefing. Check out by 09:00 to catch the first lift up the mountain. You will be able to leave your main luggage with the hotel reception. Having taken two lifts to reach the summit of Tougnette. We will run an enjoyable descent down to Lac de Tuéda, a beautiful valley floor complete with lake, walking trails and quaint cafe. From here we will descend further into Meribel centre where we catch another lift before completing a gradual descent on a very runnable track down to Les Menuires. Once in Les Menuires we will have our final feast before hugging the river all the way back into St Martin. At 15:00 your weekend comes to a close and we will say our goodbyes. We will be sad to see you leave.

All our trips are shared rooms with the same genders

Together Is Better

Highlights

Mountain Running in the French alps. Run Weekends

Daily Guided Mountain Trail Running

Run Weekends in the French Alps. There's a lot of locations to choose from. The village of St Martin offers an ideal spot to access some of the best trails in the alps. Lakes, peaks, rivers, mountain passes, and all with exceptional views. It will be hilly. So prepare for a mix of hiking, walking and running. It's a casual event. Founder Nick Butter has spent a lot of time in these mountains. So you're in good hands.

Luxury Mountain Lodge Hotel & Spa

Stay with us in the LODJI Hotel nestled in the mountains. This gorgeous hotel prides itself on exceptional service, attentive staff, with rooms and spa facilities to rival many in the region. After long hilly runs it's the perfect base for our weekend together. Rooms will be shared for all guests. (Same genders). Each room can accommodate 4 across twin/single beds with plenty of space for bags and kit. Sauna, spa and hot tub.

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Included

Accommodation

3 Nights in the exceptional LODJI Hotel Lodge and Spa.

Running

Day 1 - 25km - 100m

Day 2 - 25km - 400m

Day 3 - 25km - 700m

Meals

3 x Breakfast

4 x Lunch

3 x Dinner

Travel

We will run straight form our hotel each day.

Activities

3 x Mountain Running days

Lake Swimming

Star Gazing & Evening Fire

Unforgettable views

Photos

The team will be taking photos throughout the weekend. You'll be sent these via a link post weekend.

Not Included

Travel

You must make your own way to and from your Run Weekend location. St Martin de Bellville - Meeting Point = Lodji Hotel

Travel Insurance. You must come prepared with appropriate travel insurance.

Extras

All drinks.

Additional food.

Snacks on run route.

Accommodation upgrades

Extra meals

Kit

Run gear, warm mountain clothes, spare socks, swimwear and towel. Warm coat and layers. Any bags or bottles etc you may want for the runs. All luggage can stay at the hotel

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Getting to us

Meeting Point

Your Run Weekend will commence with a welcome briefing at 17:00 in the LODJI Hotel situated in the small mountain resort of St Martin de Belleville. Feel free to arrive from 15:00 to settle in - the team will be waiting or you.

Arrival & Departure Times

Please arrive between 15:00 - 17:00

Your Run Weekend will conclude at 15:00 at the LODJI hotel (Where we stay for the duration of the trip).

Getting to St Martin de Belleville

There are a number of options to reach the village of St Martin de Belleville (Please note these are suggestions only, we cannot guarantee travel routes) It's your responsibility to get to us.

Important: Trip Confirmation

This trip operates with a maximum number of 16 guests and will be confirmed once a minimum number of 10 guests have booked. We will inform you once this number has been reached. If you wish to book travel in advance, please ensure your travel booking is fully refundable. We do not hold liability for loss of flights if this trip doesn't run.