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You’ll be running on flat terrain… Put your trust in our experts and get a taste of trail running in the mountains. You’ll develop your physical and technical skills, learn how to read the terrain, manage distances and recovery times, and master mountain running techniques.
A base camp holiday in the heart of the Aravis, designed to help you tackle every challenge, with full-day and half-day outings.
Included
Wellness & spa
Full board catering
Supervision of guides
Shuttle
Evening events
Equipment for the activity
Level
Age
From 16 years old
Program
Please remember to bring your trail running poles and trail running vest.
Sunday
Morning: welcome and lunch at L’Auberge Nordique.
Afternoon: exploratory hike through the Bouchet Valley.
Evening: presentation of the trip followed by a welcome drink.
Monday
Day: trail run ‘discovering a lovely mountain lake!’ on the Gypaète trail route!
Distance: 20 km, elevation gain +1,000 / -1,000 m
Technical work on ascents and descents, learning how to use poles!
Tuesday
All day: fast hiking outing, setting off in the morning for a summit in the Aravis. Light pack.
Putting the previous day’s techniques into practice and a quick return to have lunch at around 1.30 pm at the auberge.
Afternoon: access to the wellness area.
Late afternoon: stretching and relaxation session.
Evening: discussion with Sonia, a physiotherapist
Wednesday
Morning: free morning. Opportunity to visit the Reblochon cheese market in Le Grand Bornand.
Afternoon and evening: sunset and barbecue at ‘Lac de la Cour’ (1,440 m).
Thursday
Morning: introduction to the Vertical Kilometre. A 2 km route with an elevation gain/loss of +600 m/-600 m depending on the chosen route.
Afternoon: free time or access to the wellness area.
Evening: talk by renowned trail runner and ski mountaineer Gédéon Pochat!
Friday
Day: trail running outing at the foot of the Pointe Percée. A lovely day amongst mountain pastures, lapiaz and legendary peaks to round off the week in style. Magnificent, unforgettable.
Distance: 20 km, elevation gain +1,200 m / loss -1,200 m
Saturday: free morning, end of the stay after lunch.
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Important : The programme is given as an indication.
The Aravis region is full of trails, each one more beautiful than the next. To vary the pleasures, the guides are free to use their imagination and to propose other itineraries! Situations beyond our control may also lead us to modify the itineraries and activities of the day (weather, level of participants, group safety...).
Important
L'Auberge Nordique has several minibuses at its disposal to get to the starting point of the hikes, but some trips can be made with the participants' cars.
Level of participants: our guides are the best judges of the level of participants. If a participant does not meet the specified level criteria, he or she may be offered a more suitable course! The Auberge Nordique cannot be held responsible for any lack of level observed during the stay.
In the mountains, temperature differences can be significant if the wind picks up or if there is a thunderstorm. It is better to bring warm and waterproof clothes even in summer.
The price includes :
o Full board accommodation from Sunday for lunch to Saturday after lunch. Coffee at lunchtime and wine at the table included.
o Supervision by instructors and guides in the chosen activities, from Sunday afternoon to Friday evening according to the programmes.
o Access to the wellness area and fitness area from 18 years old.
o Entertainment on certain evenings.
o Shuttle service "Village - Auberge Nordique" during the summer season.
o Bed linen and towels.
The price does not include :
o The membership card to the association of 6€ (compulsory).
o Tourist tax of 0,80€ per night and per adult over 18 years old (rate 2027).
o Drinks and extras.
o Transport from your place of residence
Accomodation
More about ...
The Auberge Nordique
The Auberge Nordique, located in the Aravis mountains in the resort of Le Grand-Bornand, is a premium holiday village.
We offer all-inclusive holidays to suit all tastes and levels.
Full board, don't worry about anything, we organise your holiday!
Take advantage of professional quality supervision, tasty local cuisine, quality accommodation to enjoy sporting moments and moments of relaxation and well-being.
Friendliness, sharing and environmental and territorial commitments are our watchwords.
Confort or Premium ?
Our rooms
Have you chosen an activity? Now choose your room to make the most of your full-board stay in the mountains!
Our century-old chalet, typical of Le Grand-Bornand, has been completely renovated and we now offer top of the range rooms. Choose between Comfort and Premium roomq.
Alone? You can also choose to share your room to reduce costs, just like in a real Auberge!
Would you like to visit the hostel?
This way to the virtual visit!
Equipement
For hikes:
o Cap or hat.
o A pair of gloves.
o Trousers, shorts, T-shirts.
o Hiking socks.
o Waterproof rain cape or windproof jacket (e.g. Gore-Tex) + fleece jacket or thick jumper.
o Hiking boots, such as mountain trail boots with lugged soles.
o Valid ID card or passport.
o Rucksack and water bottle holder.
o L’Auberge Nordique does not include plastic bottles in the picnic lunch boxes! Please bring a water bottle or container for your hikes (minimum 1.5 litres).
o Pocket knife, reusable cup and cutlery for picnics.
o A pair of sunglasses offering high protection (CE rating 3 or 4 essential).
o A tube of sun cream and 1 lip balm, both with a high sun protection factor.
o Personal energy snacks.
For the week:
o A change of clothes.
o Indoor shoes or a pair of slippers.
o An extra swimsuit and bath towel for use of the wellness area or the village swimming pool (available to hire at L’Auberge Nordique).
First-aid kit:
o Your usual medication.
o Painkillers, preferably paracetamol.
o Adhesive or elastic bandage (such as Elastoplast, 6cm wide).
o Packs of adhesive plasters and antiseptic wipes.
o Blister plasters
Book
Booking
Booking dates
- June
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from 13 June 2027 to19 June 2027available from702 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselect
- July
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from 11 July 2027 to17 July 2027available from862 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselect
- August
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from 8 August 2027 to14 August 2027available from889 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselect