Open fast hiking Puyvalador 2026

Looking for a mountain adventure that bites just enough and leaves you with a big smile at the top? Open fast hiking Puyvalador is 14 km of uphill to swallow on the old ski resort, with one simple goal: go and grab the Pic de Ginèvre efficiently, and fully enjoy the scenery 🏔️.

You set off from Puyvalador, and you step straight into a wild atmosphere—wide panoramas and fresh air like you rarely get. The route is not marked, so you’ll also rely on your sense of the terrain, and that’s what makes the experience truly come alive 🧭.

You can come solo or try the duo format: together, you pull each other upward, tease each other on the climbs, and savor the summit as a team.

And after the effort, I’m taking you just a stone’s throw from the start: go breathe at Lake Puyvalador for a relaxed walk, swing by Les Angles for a terrace break and that resort vibe, and head on to Matemale for its lake and chill-out spots. If you’re coming with family or as a couple, it’s the perfect combo: fresh air, viewpoints, and a post-race moment to enjoy without running all over the place 🌲.