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Odlo High Trail Vanoise 2026

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The event in a few words

Ready to swap urban gloom for a shot of pure oxygen at over 3,000 m? 🌲

Welcome to the Odlo High Trail Vanoise, where your calves will discover the real mountain without requiring an alpine certificate 😬. Rendezvous in the heart of Savoie 📍, starting from the charming village of Val d'Isère. Here, in summer, the "chic resort" ✨ vibe is replaced with the warmth of an authentic and friendly village where everyone finds their fit 👟.

The menu is generous and suits all profiles, from the "Petite Vanoise Charitable" 8 km 280 mD+ to the more physical challenge 💪. There are six events in total, spread over an intense mid-July weekend ☀️. For lovers of grand spectacle, the main event of 67 km offers a solid 4,100 mD+ 📈. If you're looking for a more intermediate format, the "Trail des 5 Cols" offers 35 km with 2,550 mD+, while the "Balcons" provide 20 km and 1,150 mD+ of pure visual pleasure on the massif 🤩. No one is forgotten: the children's trail of 0.8 km and the youth trail of 1.25 km turn the snow front into a true hotbed of emerging talents 🎉.

Regarding terrain, this is a genuine experience in nature 🤩. While the 35 km and 67 km routes will have you testing shale and rock without a tree in sight 🪨, the entire event remains a beautiful gateway to discovering the trail at altitude, even if you're more used to urban parks 🏙️. If you've seen Les Bronzés font du ski, know that summer in Val d'Isère is much calmer: liqueur is replaced by fresh water 💦 and the "planting of poles" by a dynamic stride 🏃‍♂️. The highlight? The mythical passage at Col de l'Iseran, the highest road pass in the Alps ⬆️, before diving into the surprising "tunnel of 3000", the peak of your adventure 😎.

The atmosphere is primarily focused on simplicity and self-improvement 🏋️‍♀️. No need to keep checking your watch throughout your race, enjoy the scenery and forget about performance! 🤗 Between the passionate people completing their first trail and the families enjoying the activities, the enthusiasm is contagious 🚠. Val d'Isère in summer mode is the guarantee of a festive weekend, rich in positive vibes and shared memories 😇. If you have any energy left after your event, don't hesitate to try other mountain sports: mountain biking, via ferrata, canyoning... Activities abound! 🤪 You can enjoy a good afternoon at the spa after all that... with a view of the mountains, please ☝️. A good tartiflette with local reblochon will wait for you afterward to end the day well 🤤.

So, let's stop gazing at the peaks on Instagram and finally come and tread them? 👊

5 reasons to join this race

The tunnel of 3000, a unique experience 🚇
Forget the glaciers, here you literally go under the mountain right after crossing the legendary Col de l'Iseran. It's the highest point of the race and gives a feeling of utmost freshness you won't find anywhere else on the circuit ❄️.
The high-altitude paradise 🏔️
Here, you're playing among the greats ☝️. The routes mostly evolve between 1,800 m and over 3,000 m altitude, guaranteeing pure but rarefied air that will test your cardio 🥵. You'll cross iconic sites like the Col de l'Iseran, the highest road pass in the Alps, offering 360° panoramas of the surrounding massifs 😍. It's the ideal terrain for trail purists looking for a mineral and wild environment 🌿.
Courses for all levels 🏅
Whether you're a mileage chaser or a curious beginner, there's a bib for you. The organization offers a full range of distances, from the short 8 km format perfect for a start to the 67 km for the boldest. Even children and youth have their own 0.8 km and 1.25 km events on the snow front, making this weekend a real family sports celebration 🥳. Every finisher leaves with the pride of having tamed the mountain 🏔️.
The expertise of a legendary station 🚠
Running in Val d'Isère means benefiting from a well-organized logistics and organization in a world-renowned setting 😎. The village offers an incredible festive atmosphere where spectators gathered on the snow front will welcome you as a hero upon your return 📯. Between the comfort of the station and the harshness of the trails, the contrast is striking and contributes to the legend of this competition 🏆.
The friendliness 😇
Forget the ski resort atmosphere of winter; you're about to discover a completely different side of Val d'Isère. It's not a resort but a small village in the summer: good vibes and friendliness are everywhere! Everyone is welcome, even on the steepest trails, there will always be a trail runner to lend you a hand. On the trails, stop watching the clock and enjoy the race 🏃.

Organizer's Message:

"The Odlo High Trail Vanoise stands out for its inclusive approach to trail running, where the pleasure of effort and self-improvement count as much as performance. This year, the event goes even further by extending time barriers, allowing more runners to fully experience the race up to the finish line. While maintaining its DNA as a technical and demanding high mountain trail in Val d'Isère, it offers varied formats, accessible from beginners to experienced trail runners, to discover or experience trail running in high mountains within a preserved environment (with passages in the Vanoise National Park) and on routes composed of 90% single tracks, in the heart of peaceful nature."

A distance for every taste

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

The race bib pickup will be at the Henri Oreiller Center in Val d'Isère. Dates and times are forthcoming.

Saturday, July 11, 2026:

  • 4:30 AM: Start of the "High Trail Vanoise" race (67 km, 4,100 mD+)

  • 7:30 AM: Start of the "Trail des 5 Cols" (35 km, 2,550 mD+)

  • 10:00 AM: Start of the Youth/Children Trail by Playstation & Spar les Halles de Val d’Isère

Sunday, July 12, 2026:

  • 9:00 AM: Start of the "Les Balcons" race (20 km, 1,150 mD+)

  • 10:00 AM: Start of the "La petite Vanoise charitable" (8 km, 280 mD+)

No, it is not mandatory, but a PPS certificate less than a year old at the date of the race must be presented.

  • "High Trail Vanoise" (67 km, 4,100 mD+): Open to anyone aged 20 or older within the year

  • "Trail des 5 Cols" (35 km, 2,550 mD+): Open to anyone aged 20 or older within the year

  • "Les Balcons" (20 km, 1,150 mD+): Open to anyone aged 20 or older within the year

"High Trail Vanoise" (67 km, 4,100 mD+):

  • Early price (from opening to 03/01): €80

  • Standard price (from 03/01 to 06/01): €90

  • Last minute (from 06/01 to closing): €105

"Trail des 5 Cols" (35 km, 2,550 mD+):

  • Early price (from opening to 03/01): €45

  • Standard price (from 03/01 to 06/01): €55

  • Last minute (from 06/01 to closing): €60

"Les Balcons" (20 km, 1,150 mD+):

  • Early price (from opening to 03/01): €21

  • Standard price (from 03/01 to 06/01): €25

  • Last minute (from 06/01 to closing): €29

"La petite Vanoise charitable" (8 km, 280 mD+):

  • €12

"High Trail Vanoise" (67 km, 4,100 mD+):

  • Le Fornet: 9:30 AM

  • Restaurant La Cascade (downhill): 11:30 AM

  • Bonneval-sur-Arc: 3:30 PM

  • Restaurant La Cascade (uphill): 5:30 PM

  • Finish: 8:00 PM

"Trail des 5 Cols" (35 km, 2,550 mD+):

  • Le Fornet: 12:30 PM

  • Restaurant La Cascade: 2:30 PM

  • Finish: 5:00 PM

"Les Balcons" (20 km, 1,150 mD+):

  • Lac de l’Ouillette: 10:50 AM

  • La Daille: 12:20 PM

  • Finish: 1:00 PM

"High Trail Vanoise" (67 km, 4,100 mD+):

  • 1st refreshment (full): Le Fornet – 16 km,1,375 mD+

  • 2nd refreshment (full): Restaurant La Cascade – 23.5 km, 2,250 mD+

  • 3rd refreshment (liquid): Pont de l’Oulietta – 28 km, 2,430 mD+

  • Water source: Thuiliere (La Duis) – 42 km, 2,950 mD+

  • 4th refreshment (full): Bonneval-sur-Arc – 48.5 km, 2,950 mD+

  • 5th refreshment (full): Restaurant La Cascade – 56.5 km, 3,892 mD+

"Trail des 5 Cols" (35 km, 2,550 mD+):

  • 1st refreshment (full): Le Fornet – 16 km, 1,375 mD+

  • 2nd refreshment (full): Restaurant La Cascade – 23.5 km, 2,250 mD+

"Les Balcons" (20 km, 1,150 mD+):

  • 1st refreshment (full): At Lac de l’Ouillette – 7.5 km, 850 mD+

  • 2nd refreshment (liquid): La Daille – 17 km, 1,150 mD+

Yes, here it is:

  • 1L min water reserve

  • Food reserve

  • Emergency blanket

  • Waterproof windbreaker with hood

  • Pair of gloves

  • Sunglasses (Recommended)

  • Mobile phone (charged, on, working on French network)

  • Headlamp

  • Hat OR Cap OR Buff

  • Yaktrax or equivalent (Strongly recommended)

  • Reusable cup (in addition to water reserve)

  • Poles

  • Medical adhesive tape (Recommended)

  • Sunscreen (Recommended)

  • Whistle

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