UT4M race trail training, 3 days

Join Caroline, UIMLA certified mountain guide, trail running during 3 days in the massifs of Vercors, Oisans, Belledonne and Chartreuse, to train for the UT4M!

Private

Alps

4 Days

Jul, Aug

Very high

Advanced

Description

Are you planning on running the UT4M? This trail running program is ideal to train and get to know the terrain in preparation for the race!

We will run almost 120km of the UT4M race. We will go to all the key places, reach the summits, practice the technical descents. Besides, I organized this trip with the logistics of a transfer to transport our luggage and help us if necessary.

This is the best way to get prepared for the real race, enjoying the incredible variety of landscapes and the ambiance of Vercors, Oisans, Belledonne and Chartreuse.

The highlights of this trip are: – A chance to properly get to know the UT4M – Advice from a professional – Logistics: transfers, luggage transfer, accommodation, meals

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.

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.

Ready to get familiarized with the route of UT4M during 3 intense and rewarding trail running days? Then book this trip and let’s get ready for the real deal! I also offer a similar program but in preparation for the UTMB, check it out here.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Le Sappey - Cirque de saint même

We climb to the dent de Crolle in the heart of the Hauts de Chartreuse nature reserve. We quickly gain height before crossing the Col de Bellefont. Then we go through Cirque de Saint Même Cirque. This natural cirque offers rare beauty, with 3 waterfalls dominated by an impressive amphitheater of greenery. Then we have dinner and overnight in a mountain inn.

28km, 1700m D+, 1850m D-

Day 2: Cirque de Saint Même - Saint Pierre d'Entremont

The warm-up starts with a 900m D+ ascent to reach the Alpe Chalet de l'Alpe and Granier. This summit is impressive whose immense northern cliff dominates the Chambéry, and the Savoy vineyards from the top of its 900m! Then we go through a long 12-km descent to the village of Saint Pierre d'Entremont, where we spend the night. Then we have dinner and overnight in a gite.

25km, 1550m D+, 1770m D-

Day 3: St Pierre d’Entremont - St Pierre de Chartreuse

We link Petit Som and Grand Som via the 3 cols. A beautiful climb of over 1300m D+ awaits us in the morning followed by a 1200m D- descent. Then we'll navigate between technical singles and verdant alpine meadows. Then we will have dinner and night at the hotel.

21km, 1600m D+, 1420m D-

Day 4: Saint Pierre de Chartreuse - Le Sappey

The last stage of our loop is a little more rolling. It takes us to Charmant Som, 1867m, which is a superb viewpoint over the Chartreuse Mont Blanc. Then it's time to head back down to Le Sappey. We finish our journey in the middle of the day.

20km, 1130m D+, 1000m D-

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

(Reconnaissance UT4M)

Level:

Regular practice of running and other activities: 4-5 times / week for at least 1:15h
Regular running in varied terrains
Regular mountain hiking
Experience in mountain trails at least 40km long and 2000m D+, and being able to run at least at 800mD+/h during 1h.
Knowledge of the mountain environment

Equipment:

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

Meeting point

At the Grenoble train station. Getting there: - By car, let me know so I can guide you to leave it in a free parking - By train, TGV Grenoble station.

Equipment you will need to bring

Include: - Supervision by a qualified mountain leader - Breakfast and dinner in a restaurant, lunch in the form of a picnic picnics to be carried in the rucksack - Assistance with a following vehicle, which will be responsible for transporting your bags. Not include: - Encadrement par un accompagnateur en montagne diplômé - Petit déjeuner et dîner au restaurant, déjeuner sous forme de pique-nique pique-nique à porter dans le sac à dos - Assistance d'un véhicule suiveur qui se chargera de transporter vos sacs. sacs. - What to bring for the day: - A light backpack including : - A waterproof jacket - A warm long-sleeved fleece top - Survival blanket, whistle - An individual first-aid kit * - A cap or headband - A 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 - 1.5l minimum 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 To bring for the whole stay: - Change of clothes for 4 days - Personal toiletries - Spare shoes - Spare water bag - Spare batteries for the headlamp - Spare pair of shoelaces - Pocket knife - Earplugs or ear plugs - Towel + soap - Headlamp Individual pharmacy: - Anti-chafing cream - sun cream - Double skin bandages - Elastic bandage - Paracetamol - Anti-diarrheal - Antiseptic - Personal medication Recommended additional equipment : - A pair of poles - Camera

About the guide

-Caroline

4.9

(11)

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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What people are saying about -Caroline

J'ai eu l'opportunité de participer à deux stages, l'un dans le Cantal, l'autre à Chamonix. Un grand plaisir de partager une passion commune avec des participants très sympas de tous niveaux et de tous horizons. Caroline, une grande professionnelle de la montagne et du trail, n'a pas son pareil pour organiser ces rencontres, et tout cela dans une super ambiance et des paysages à couper le souffle.

J'ai fait deux stages avec Caro, c'est devenu une amie, et chacun de ces stages m'a laissé des souvenirs inoubliables. Le premier stage en 2014 en Haute Savoie à l'occasion du Trail du Gypaète. Le Deuxième stage en 2015, dans les Calanques de Marseille. Ces stages auront été parfaits à tous les niveaux: Paysages grandioses (on sent qu'ils ont été choisis avec soin), des échanges techniques avec des "pros" (un grand moment quand Caro inspecte les sacs à dos...), pleins de conseils nutrition - mode de vie etc... La découverte des autres stagiaires mais aussi des autres encadrants (très bon contact avec Guillaume Lenormand par ex.). Des conditions matérielles top (hébergement, repas, organisation etc...). Seule critique: le temps passe trop vite, c'est toujours trop court! Donc au final quand c'est fini, on n'a qu'une envie... c'est de repartir pour un autre stage! Et vu le nombre de personnes que l'on croise sur les stages qui en sont à leur n-ième participation, je peux affirmer que ce sentiment est partagé!

Pour moi le trail c'est avant tout la découverte de nouveaux territoires, les rencontres et les échanges avec d'autres passionnés, le respect de la nature. Mes 3 stages avec Caroline m'ont permis de retrouver ces fondamentaux dans un cadre toujours bon enfant, mais pas moins professionnel. Caroline est une passionnée de montagne et de tout ce qui y touche (sport, culture, gastronomie) et elle sait comme personne transmettre sa passion et ses bons conseils, toujours avec le sourire. Je garde un excellent souvenir des rencontres avec les autres stagiaires et mais aussi avec les autres encadrants, Guillaume, Seb, Cédric, Lydie et tant d'autres rencontrés au cours de ces stages.

James

Great experience, but definitely favored toward elite runners. One of our guides, JC, was amazing. He cared about every runner. The other guide seemed only to care for the elites (and himself). On top of Col des Montets, I asked if we had time to put on warm layers. The guide said "of course," but then quickly proceeded to run off with the entire group while I stood bare and freezing with my gear unpacked. Total lack of consideration for the well-being of his runners. Otherwise a great tour.

Christopher

Well organized tour of the TDS course. Amazing views await even if you’re not planning to run the race