Puy Saint Vincent Snow Trail: The New Community-Friendly Trail

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On Saturday, March 28, the pilot edition of the Snow Trail Puy Saint Vincent will take place: a new trail running event held at the end of winter, when the mountains are still largely covered in snow but the days are getting longer and brighter.

A unique experience

This Snow Trail isn’t a race, but a shared mountain experience. We run together on the snow-covered trails around Puy Saint Vincent, via Les Têtes and the Col de la Pousterle.

At the Col de la Pousterle, a generous refreshment station awaits participants in a unique setting, nestled in the heart of a snow-covered alpine landscape. It’s a chance to take a break, meet other participants, and enjoy some delicious local specialties before continuing on the course.

Upon arrival, a hot meal prepared on-site awaits us on the sunny terrace of the Hôtel Saint Roch. A bonfire, music, and a warm, friendly atmosphere will help us wrap up the day together and celebrate the arrival of spring.

Rogier VANRIJN

Organization and Registration

This event is organized by Trail des Écrins ( Écrins Trail Running Club),the Hôtel Saint Roch, and Puy Saint Vincent.
It is a pilot event leading up to a larger-scale Snow Trail in the spring of 2027.

To register, visit the event’s official website:

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9:00 a.m. – Welcome at the Hôtel Saint Roch
10:00 a.m. – Start of the Snow Trail
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Lunch & music in Saint Roch

Distances: 11.5 km – 500 m elevation gain & 15 km – 700 m elevation gain
Refreshments: Refuge de la Pousterle

• Snow Trail – 15 km: 45 €
• Snow Trail – 10 km: €35

The price includes:

• Participation in the Snow Trail (15 km / 700 m elevation gain / marked trail)
• Mountain refreshments featuring a selection of fresh products and homemade dishes from the Hôtel Saint Roch
• A hearty, friendly brunch at the Hôtel Saint Roch: generous portions, local ingredients, homemade hot dishes, and live music on the sunny terrace

• Marked Trail
• GPX track provided to participants
• A detailed briefing ( itinerary, safety information, recommended equipment, and practical information) will be sent to participants one week before the event.