Trail fitness training course in Ariège

Description

This 4-day intensive trail course in the high mountains of Ariège is perfect to prepare for a big race like an ultra trail. In the heart of the Pyrenees mountains, the aim is to push you to run many kilometers and big differences in altitude in order to improve your endurance.

The + of this course:

• Small groups allowing personalized training.
• Supervision by the mountain leader specialized in this field and accustomed to the competitive environment .
• Theoretical lessons and mental preparation.
• Baggage transfer logistics.
• Friendliness and fun guaranteed.

To get started in the activity or continue to improve your performance and technique, I also offer:

• an introduction to trail running in Ariège,
• snow trail day at Col du Chioula,
• 2-day trail in Gavarnie and
• a high-altitude trail course in Font-Romeu.

Program

D1: "Espace trail" of Aulus-les-bains - Saurat, 45 kilometers, 2500 meters of positive altitude difference.

• Crossing of Mount Cein (2088m) and crossing the port of Salex to go from the Couserans valley to the Vicdessos valley.
• Crossing the Col de Labrit at 1416m to go through the Sarat valley.
• Snack.
• Nutrition and physiology courses.
• Dinner and overnight in a cottage near Saurat.

D2 : Saurat - Montférier, 38 kilometers, 3160 meters of positive altitude difference.

• Crossing of the Albis port to reach the Tabes massif.
• Passing Mount Fourcat (2001m) to start a beautiful descent towards the small village of Montférier.
• Refreshment.
• Mental preparation.
• Dinner and overnight in a cottage in Montférier.

D3: Montférier - Appy, 40 kilometers, 2200 meters of positive altitude difference.

• More than one vertical kilometer to climb the peak of Saint-Barthélemy (2348m) with a breathtaking view of the Pog de Montségur.
• Descent towards the small hamlet of Appy.
• Snack.
• Racing strategy.
• Dinner and overnight in a cottage near Appy.

D4: Appy - Ax-les-Thermes, 42 kilometers, 2640 meters of positive altitude difference.

• Crossing a beech wood to reach a mountain plateau dominated by the rock of Scaramus.
• Meeting with the castles of Lordat and Montaillou which still retrace the epic of Catharism.
• Snack.
• End of course assessment and training plan.
• Recovery at the thermal baths.
• End of the training course around 4pm after a last friendly drink!

The price includes

• Supervision and sport coaching for mountain running by the mountain leader.
• Organization.
• Logistic.
• Trail coaching.
• Pedagogical courses and techniques.
• Civil liability insurance.
• Picnics.
• Guided visits.
• Relaxing day at the baths.
• Full board accommodation during the 4 days.

The price does not include

• Transport to and from Aulus-les-Bains, about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from Foix.
• Drinks and energy supplements.
• Repatriation and cancellation insurance.
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

Accommodation

• Cottages.

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