Treat yourself to an immersive trail experience with trainer Jean-Philippe Tschumi: perfect your technique on the trails and enjoy an evening dedicated to trail running, all in a magnificent natural setting at Champéry in the Dents du Midi region!
In this grandiose Valais setting, under the majestic gaze of the Dents du Midi, experience an exceptional trail weekend designed for experienced runners looking to progress and surpass themselves. From Friday to Sunday, you’ll be part of a select group of no more than 12 participants. This course is designed for runners capable of covering 30 km on a regular basis, who want to perfect their technique, optimize their effort management and refine their running strategy in mountainous terrain.
After arriving at the Hôtel Suisse in Champéry at 3:00 pm on Friday, you’ll set off on a warm-up outing, ideal for discovering the terrain and creating an initial team dynamic. On the way back: a snack at the hotel, relaxation at the Palladium swimming pool, followed by an authentic meal adapted to the needs of the traileurs. You’ll then plan the next day’s race before spending a restful night in your hotel room.
On Saturday, after an energizing breakfast, you’ll set off on a route of around 35 km and 2500 m D+. A full day in the mountains to work on distance, effort management and climbing and descending technique. Back at the hotel: snack and relaxation. Optional: relaxation at the Beau-Séjour spa and/or 50-minute massage to optimize recovery. You’ll then enjoy a well-deserved hearty meal before continuing with an evening dedicated to trail running: specific nutrition, injury prevention, equipment strategy and feedback.
On Sunday, a 20 km outing (1500 m D+) will take you to an alpine restaurant to enjoy the flavors of the mountains. The return trip to Champéry (approx. 10 km) will round off the day, before the course closes mid-afternoon.
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Detailed program:
<FRIDAY
15:00 Arrival and check-in at Hôtel Suisse
16:00 Warm-up trail ride
18:00 Return to hotel; snack; swimming pool
7:00 pm Dinner
20:30 Outing plan, route analysis, equipment
<SATURDAY
7:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am 35 km trail outing, 2500 m D+
16:00 Return to hotel; snack
17:00 Relaxation, free-access pool at the Palladium. Optional: 50-minute massage or entry to “Le Nuage” spa
7:00 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Trail evening (race preparation, nutrition, injuries)
<SUNDAY
7:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am 20 km trail run, 1500 m D+ (altitude gain)
13:00 Meal in refuge/cabane
14h30 Return to Champéry village 10 km, 500 m D+
16:00 Arrival and end of course
Good physical condition is essential: participants should be accustomed to outings of at least 30 km and 2000 m of positive altitude difference.
<Compulsory equipment:
Survival blanket
Minimum water supply of 1.5 L
Personal nutrition for outings (solid and liquid snacks not provided)
Validity dates
Accessibility
Prestations
- Swimming pool
- Free car park
- Car park
- Open air swimming pool
Cheeses
Prices
- Standard package: CHF 650
- E-bike tour supplement (2 h): CHF 680.00
- Massage supplement (30 min): CHF 780.00
Stay in double/twin room:
- Standard package: CHF 550.00
- E-bike tour supplement (2 h): CHF 580.00
- Massage supplement (30 min): CHF 680
Prices exclude drinks and personal beverages.
The price includes
- Supervision by Jean-Philippe Tschumi
- 2 nights' hotel accommodation
- 3 running outings
- Breakfasts, snacks and menus adapted to athletes
- Trail-themed evening (nutrition, injuries)
- Illiez Card
- Optional: entry to spa and/or 50-minute massage.
The price excludes
- Beverages
- Personal nutrition for outings (solid and liquid snacks not provided)
- 50-minute massage option: admission to "Le Nuage" spa is not included, but at the reduced price of CHF 25.
Booking
Payment methods
- Bank/credit card
- Twint