Mountain running course in the Oriental Pyrenees

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 2 days
Spoken languages: French
Minimum age: From 16 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:
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  • M
  • J
  • J
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  • O
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Activity description

Running in the mountains is your favorite hobby? Then this 3-day course in hypoxia conditions is ideal for you to train harder and discover the beautiful Pyrenees!

This course will allow you to progress enormously in a beautiful setting - the Pyrénées Orientales! Above all, you will develop your ability to run in altitude, in a zone of hypoxia with low oxygen levels.

During three days, you will train at more than 2000 meters of altitude, surrounded by unique and grandiose landscapes!

Typical program

Day 1

- In the morning, trail course, discovery of the terrain, adaptation to the altitude ... Calculation of an ascending VMA. (This circuit will be adapted to the level of the participants, so it is essential that I analyze the level of each.)
- Sports picnic
- Afternoon: coordination workshop of techniques, use of sticks.
- Educational courses
- Meals and overnight in a mountain hut.

Day 2

- Longer trail with passages above 2500m altitude.
- Sports picnic
- Workshop: management of aerobic threshold at altitude, recovery management, adaptation of downhill and uphill supports. Armoring.
- Educational courses
- Meals and overnight in a mountain hut.

Day 3

- Vertical trail at more than 2900 meters, climbing techniques. Work on resistance. Optimize your stride depending on the terrain. Passage of rocks.
- Picnic: Doc bag
- Workshop: Work on the power and the maximum climbing speed, reinforcement of the supports in descent.
- End of internship: Analysis of objectives and development of individual training plans on request.

 

It is possible to propose new dates, do not hesitate to ask.

In order to guarantee an individual contribution, this training course is organized for 6 people by trail coach.

Offers

1
2-day course
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Activity requirements

Participants must have a good mountain running level.

Special terms

The meeting point might change, your instructor will let you know if it's the case.

Do not forget to bring
  • Running clothes and shoes fitted to mountain conditions
  • Your personal care products and change of clothes
  • Light backpack
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

2 days

Minimum age:

From 16 years-old and up

Meeting point:

In front of the Tourist Office of Aulus les Bains : Résidence Ars, 09140 Aulus-les-Bains

Included:
  • Coaching & guide in the mountains
  • Organisation & insurance
  • Accommodation & meals
Excluded:
  • Drinks & energy complements
  • Repatriation insurance
  • Transportation
2
2-day course: Private
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Activity requirements

Participants must have a good mountain running level.

Special terms

The meeting point might change, your instructor will let you know if it's the case.

Pricing details:

1 person: 439€
2 people: 878€
3 people: 1317€
4 people: 1756€
5 people: 2195€
6 people: 2634€

Do not forget to bring
  • Running clothes and shoes fitted to mountain conditions
  • Your personal care products and change of clothes
  • Light backpack
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

2 days

Minimum age:

From 16 years-old and up

Meeting point:

In front of the Tourist Office of Aulus les Bains : Résidence Ars, 09140 Aulus-les-Bains

Included:
  • Coaching & guide in the mountains
  • Organisation & insurance
  • Accommodation & meals
Excluded:
  • Drinks & energy complements
  • Repatriation insurance
  • Transportation
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Meeting point

In front of the Tourist Office of Aulus les Bains : Résidence Ars, 09140 Aulus-les-Bains Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule