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CHAMONIX, FRANCE

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Chamonix has become known as the mecca of trail running and the location for the famous, Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB).  This Gone Running Tour showcases the best alpine scenery & the French ‘way of life’.  A trail running tour of a lifetime!

Chamonix, also known as Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, is a commune in the Haute-Savoie region of the Rhone-Alpes in southeastern France. The site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924, it is famous for skiing. However, Chamonix has become known as the mecca of trail running and the location for the famous, Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), a 160km race around the Mont Blanc Massif. The township has the most incredible plethora of outdoor and sporting stores, and is abundant with cafes & restaurants serving French cuisine – it can be a dangerous place to be… and that is why we want to take you there!


Over the duration of our tour you will have access to our expert guides and coaches who always strive to facilitate an environment of education and learning for all elements of trail running. We are eager to share our knowledge on gear, equipment, nutrition, wilderness safety and conservation, adventure or race planning, local environmental and cultural significance  and   running techniques tips and tricks that will have you dancing, thriving and keeping safe on the trails (we may also provide very limited French language lessons!).  This tour and its iconic location is one not to be missed!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Experience the home of UTMB, the vibrant Chamonix nestled beneath towering peaks
  • Awake to the grandeur of the Mt Blanc Massif, enjoying its beauty from our very own French Chalet
  • Rest in 4* accommodation complete with incredible French cuisine and wines
  • Test yourself in the French Alps, running and exploring trails both steep and believe it or not... flat!
  • Summit peaks on high alpine trails then run all the way home to our Chalet
  • Enjoy French cuisine in the company of your new trail running friends
​Just the most amazing week! Stunning scenerey made for excellent running. Hanny and Graham create such a relaxing vibe around their tours, making the stressors of normal life a distant memory. Amazing food too! - Ben
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​This trip was a once in a lifetime experience! The runs, the accommodation, the activities, the food and most importantly the company made it so memorable!  Great way to meet like minded people - Amy

TOUR DETAILS

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Geneva International Airport
DEPARTURE TIME
8am  to be introduced to your guides and the group
RETURN TIME
1pm return to Geneva Airport
ACCOMMODATION
4* star
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE
14 guests
INCLUDED
  • Chalet accommodation with our personal chef serving us the finest of French cuisine – includes breakfast, afternoon tea & matching wines over a 3 course dinner
  • On-ground transfers to/from Geneva International Airport
  • Coaching & Guiding by 2 elite guides
  • Inner Chamonix transport & transport through the Mt Blanc Tunnel to Courmayer
NOT INCLUDED
  • International airfares to Geneva Airport
  • Travel Insurance
  • Lunch
  • ​Gondolas
  • Sightseeing expenses
COST
$3,595
​*$400 deposit required at time of booking

RUN DETAILS*

 Minimum Run Duration:  8km/70min
Maximum Run Duration: 25km/4hrs
Technical Difficulty: Beginner – Moderate (trail experience required)
Steepness:  Moderate to very steep mountain slopes (although we have the opportunity to use Gondolas as required).

The focus of this tour is exploring the beautiful alpine scenery, natural balconies & forests of Chamonix & the districts beyond.  Over the week we will naturally share our knowledge on a wide variety of skills to improve your running ability, trail techniques & general fitness.
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Our daily runs will be determined based on the group’s ability, health & happiness. However, each days run will build on the previous day. Some runs will be shorter with an emphasis on recovery (8-10km) whilst the longest run you may encounter is 20-25km on hillier mountain trails. Most runs will start and finish in Chamonix but we will also travel further afield to explore other areas, including Courmayer on the Italian side of Mt Blanc. Fitness is important but you do not need to be elite to enjoy and participate in this stunning French Gone Running Tour. Beginners are warmly welcomed and all abilities will be catered for.


* Our tours are a holiday involving trail running. Our guides will craft each days’ runs to meet your individual needs and en route will frequently stop to soak up the ambience and to take plenty of photos. Therefore, running distances noted in this itinerary can vary to differentiate between guest abilities and make your Find Your Feet Tour a rich experience.
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What Our Guests Are Saying

We were always so nervous about being 'those ones'... the individuals holding up the group. But right from the start we were welcomed onto the trip and given encouragement and confidence that this was so, so much more than 'just a running tour'. Throught our 5 days on the tour we both grew inches, learning not just about running but about the art of growing, playing & performing wilder. Thank you so much to the team at Find Your Feet for helping us to find our feet. We cannot wait to return again!
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  • Home
  • DEPARTURES
  • ITINERARIES
    • RUN TASMANIA >
      • TASMANIAN TRAIL RUNNING ACADEMY
      • Alpine Tasmania
      • Overland Track Extreme
      • BRUNY ISLAND TRAIl ADVENTURE
      • Wild Flinders Island
      • A FREYCINET EXPERIENCE
    • RUN AUSTRALIA >
      • GREAT OCEAN TRAIL RUN
    • RUN INTERNATIONAL >
      • Chamonix, France
      • Wild Italy
      • Pilgrims of Japan
      • Hokkaido, Japan
      • ALPS OF JAPAN
      • Wild Pyrenees
      • Wild Albania
      • Wild Bulgaria
  • FAQ
    • COVID-19 & Tours
    • CHOOSING A TOUR
    • BOOKINGS
    • BEFORE THE TOUR
    • ON TOUR
    • PAYMENTS
    • Terms & Conditions
  • ABOUT US
    • ABOUT OUR TOURS
    • Hanny Allston
    • Find Your Feet Shop
    • PARTNERS
  • Contact