Trail running: Choose a ready-to-go run or contact us to discuss a tailor made private tour.
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Alp Trails offers full day or half day trail runs in Haute Savoie in the French Alps. Annecy, Chamonix and La Clusaz/Grand Bornand are the three base locations for these day tours. Between them they offer hundreds of kilometres of world-class trails to explore.
Descending from Plan Praz, above Chamonix, some of the Chamonix Aiguilles, or “Needles”, in the background
In Chamonix we often run along the Grand Balcon du Nord on a flowing trail that traverses beneath the famous peaks named the Chamonix Aiguilles (needles) and gets you up close to some of the most spectacular glaciers in the Alps.
From Annecy it is possible to depart from the lake and climb directly to the summit of Mt Veyrier. A fantastic ridgeline traverse offers a bird’s eye view of the town, the lake and The Bauges mountains beyond. Descend back to the lake for a refreshing dip and a post-run drink.
From La Clusaz or The Grand Bornand we can explore the marvellous Bornes Massif or the Aravis Chain of mountains. Both options feature some steep and technical terrain but the reward is panoramic views of Mt Blanc and the chance to see rare wildlife such as The Bearded Vulture.
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Exact itineraries for the runs may vary and will be decided based on current conditions in the mountains and the experience level of the group. Final arrangements will be made via email or telephone in the days preceding the tour.
If you are interested in trail running further afield in other parts of the Alps, feel free to contact us directly to talk about what’s possible. We have the skills and experience to organise tours in any location. Take a look through the gallery pages if you’d like some inspiration or ideas!
