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Chamonix
Trail Running Courses
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Alpine trail running...
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There
is nothing purer and more liberating than running
through the stunning scenery of the Alps, and it
is no wonder that trail running has become so popular
in recent years. Whether you are a frequent runner,
or are relatively new to the sport, there is lots
to learn about; the choice of equipment, coping
with different terrain, the use of poles, running
on steep ground, what to carry, the effects of altitude,
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Our
range of trail running courses and camps in the
Alps are aimed at confirmed runners who are running
between 10km and half marathon distances on the
flat, who want to discover the delights of off road
Alpine trail running. If you have any previous cross
country experience, it is a bonus, but not a pre-requisite.
The key is to introduce you to the region, and to
enjoy some great runs and altitude training sessions. |
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We
have deliberately kept all our trail running courses
very flexible, so you can select options to suit
your budget, and to tailor your stay to suit. Some
of the key options that you can select from are... |
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Accommodation
- any standard, from 4* hotels (c. £90 pp/night)
to self catered flats (c. £20 pp/night). |
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Well-being
and relax - book a range of treatments; massages,
facials, yoga classes, saunas, hot tubs. |
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Food
- select from the huge range of restaurants in town,
or cook in if you are staying self catered. |
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why choose Icicle for your alpine trail running camp or course... |
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We
are the local experts. No other UK operator offers these
courses, who is based in Chamonix Mont Blanc. |
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All
our leaders are fully qualified to lead you in the Alps,
and are themselves keen active trail runners too. |
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You
have access to unparallelled amounts of local knowledge,
nutritional, equipment and training advice. |
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We
have a very experienced in-resort team, who are there
to assist you throughout your stay in the Alps. |
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Chamonix
has some of the most amazing views in all of the Alps,
as well as the best trail running routes. |
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Qualified
to lead you...
Alpine trail running is generally
through the Alpine valleys and mid-level mountains,
and so it is a legal requirement in the Alps that
these courses are led by qualified UIMLA International
Mountain Leaders. Key elements of the training programme
for UIMLA leaders are physiology, the effects of
altitude, and performance training. |
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Trail
running leader profile...
The photo on the left and below
right, is of Kingsley, one of our UIMLA guiding team,
who also is a trail runner. You see him here at the finish
of the Marathon du Mont Blanc (42km, 2500 vertical), and
on the Trail des Aiguilles Rouges (51km, 3300 vertical).
Kingsley is sponsored by GV snowshoes for his winter guiding
and winter snowshoe racing, and is into his trail running
in the summer months. As well as the guiding work in the
Alps throughout the year, Kingsley also leads several
of the Icicle trips and expeditions further afield, such
as Kilimanjaro and the Everest base camp trips. If you
are running the Tour du Mont Blanc, he has done this route
over 20 times, so knows it well! |
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Our
approach to running...
Our courses are all run by
passionate trail runners, but more important than
that they are all highly qualified leaders too,
who really know the region and the best trails to
run whatever the weather and conditions. The fact
that they are out running every day is your guarantee
of the best standards and passion. |
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Trail
running articles...
We hope you enjoy reading
about these infamous mountain trail races. |
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| Running
the Mont Blanc Marathon |
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| Running
the Trail des Aiguilles Rouges |
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