Trail Camp-Switzerland
"Fabulous..... great fun, great food, beautiful location and amazing guides who knew their stuff and were so welcoming and accommodating" Clair Cussock
This trail running holiday will give you an opportunity to run in the Swiss Alps and develop your running. It will also include extra activities and opportunities to undertake experiences that are typical of Switzerland.
What's Included
- Twin room (shared) at Le Victoria in Morgins, in the heart of the Portes du Soleil.
- Breakfast and dinners included at the hotel catering for all dietary requirements.
- Ability to make packed lunches each day to take on the trail.
- Yoga / pilates sessions run each day following exercise to assist with relaxation and to help restore your body.
- Guided runs with International Mountain Leaders.
- Instruction and workshops.
- Rest day activities
- Evening entertainment programme
- Transport from Aigle (excellent links from Geneva Airport) to Hotel and to all other venues used throughout the camp.
- Information pack, support and kit list prior to departure.
- Price £975 (Early Bird Discount of £900)
Autumn in the alps is the perfect time for a running camp. The trees are just turning and the weather is normally mild compared with the summer months. The camp is based in Morgins, an ideal small village location right on the border of France and Switzerland in the middle of the Porte du Solei ski area.
Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Aigle and transfer to hotel
Travel to Aigle by train from Geneva Airport where you will be met and transferred to our hotel in a cute mountain village.
Hotel accommodation is included and is in a shared room (single supplement available). Our hotel has catering, a bar and areas to relax and socialise. The trail running guides will present the next day's route options in the evening. They can help you pick something that suits your abilities.
Day 2: Lets get running!
Today we will settle into our routine. Different trails will be available for different abilities and expectations. Check out the FAQs for an idea of route options. In the afternoon, a shuttle to the Health and Wellness Centre is available. This is a great way to recover after a tough day on the trail!
Day 3: Another day on the trails
Once again, different runs will be available for varied abilities and expectations. These will have been presented to you by the guides in the evening before. Later on in the day, we will have a restorative stretching, yoga or pilates session. Plus, a shuttle to the Health and Wellness Centre is available. For those who are interested, will also hold a workshop on different aspects of trail running such as navigation, pole use, nutrition or photography.
Day 4: Rest day and extra activities
Today we take a break from running. Take the time to relax or enjoy some of the exciting activities on offer. Options may include via ferrata, e-biking, archery and wild swimming. In the evening we will visit a local brewery for a Swiss Fondue.
Day 5: Run to France
The goal today is to run to another country - France is the nearest. Enjoy lunch there and then return to the hotel.
In the afternoon a shuttle to the Health and Wellness Centre is available. There will also be another informative trail-running workshop.
Day 6: Summit day
Today you will have an opportunity to run to a local summit, again different options are available for different abilities. We will complete the week with a grand dinner followed by prize-giving to celebrate the week's achievements.
Day 7:Return home
This is a return travel day. If you have time, there will be an opportunity to visit the famous castle on the banks of Lake Geneva.
