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Want to go for a run in the great outdoors, among turquoise streams, larch trees, and glaciers? Welcome to the Pays des Écrins, the perfect destination for all trail running enthusiasts, from beginners to ultra runners. Here, you can rack up the kilometers… without losing sight of the panoramic views.

Want to go running in the winter on groomed and marked trails? Welcome to the Pays des Écrins—here you can enjoy snow trail running at one of our resorts, Puy Saint Vincent or Pelvoux-Vallouise. An exceptional setting to get started or train at the foot of the Écrins National Park

Pays des Écrins The Trail Station

The Pays des Écrins Trail Network, established in 2013 and managed by the Community of Municipalities, offers a network of 29 marked trails totaling 470 km of trails, ranging from vertical kilometer races to medium- and long-distance loops, with elevation gains varying from a few hundred meters to over 1,500 m depending on the route. In winter, “Snow Trail” routes allow runners to run on groomed snow.

Be sure to check out the On Piste trail running resort in the Pays des Écrins as well.

Explore the trail running routes

Explore the snow trail routes

The trail-running centers are located in Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, Les Vigneaux, Vallouise, Freissinières, and La Roche-de-Rame. You’ll find changing rooms and showers there. Nearby, partner lodging providers offer “trail-specific” packages so you can fully immerse yourself in the adventure.

Trail events in the Écrins

Every season, the destination becomes the setting for must-attend events for mountain running enthusiasts.

• The Grand Trail des Écrins, organised every year in June in Vallouise, offers four formats from 11 km to 57 km (up to 3,300 m D+) for all levels, between sporty loops and ultra courses.
• The Pilgrimage Trail Running, at the beginning of July in Puy-Saint-Vincent, consists of two stages of 25–30 km (+ 2,000 m) and 30–40 km (+ 2,000 m) at an altitude of more than 2,600 m, combining sporting challenge and group spirit.
• The Haute Durance Trail, held every May around L’Argentière-la-Bessée, offers three routes of 7, 13, and 31 km with spectacular views of the Durance Valley and the Écrins Massif.

All Events

As you hike, you’ll pass through alpine pastures and come across herding dogs. Don’t worry: if you take the right precautions, the encounter will go smoothly, and you’ll be able to continue on your way without any trouble.

Discover our all-inclusive trail running trips: we take care of everything so you can just enjoy yourself. Accommodations, guided runs, and local experiences are all included so you can focus on what matters most: your running technique and the joy of running.

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