Snow Triathlon 2026

"In March, be tenacious and move forward with audacity": that's what you can repeat endlessly while you tread the alpine trails 🏔️.

As snow becomes increasingly scarce at this time of year, the Snow Triathlon has saved a lot for you to enjoy in the Hautes-Alpes, just a few steps from Briançon ❄️. The small village of Montgenèvre, located at altitude, offers you an afternoon excursion in the forest. Here, it's not about building igloos or having snowball fights; every flake will be useful for sliding to victory 🥇. If you want to perfect your running training while enjoying the current weather conditions, this event is perfect for you ✅. Between ski touring, cross-country skiing, and mountain trail running, you can heat up your thighs in the fresh air of the southern alpine massifs.

To change from classic triathlons, you won't cover the distances by bike or swim, but rather with your best pairs of skis and sneakers. And even if no Ironman is offered at the event, you can still be the local superhero 🦸‍♂️. No need to wear a cape, runner gear will suffice 😎. Among the courses, several distances are available, depending on which superhero you prefer to embody: more like super-lazy or super-strong? The first course is a "Triathlon M", taking you through 9 km of trail, 9 km of cross-country skiing, and 4 km of ski touring 🎿. It's quite a feat, but like Martin Fourcade, you will master this challenge without a doubt. As a tip, this course can also be done in relay: so you can split the distance and effort with your chosen partner 🤝. If you don't finish first, you always have an excuse to say it's not your fault 👀, but don't start defeated! ❌ One notch down is the "Triathlon S", with the same disciplines but for a shorter duration (at least on paper). The distances of 4.5 km of trail, 4.5 km of cross-country skiing, and 2 km of ski touring will still have you climbing the equivalent of 500 mD+ in 11 kilometers. Don't take this challenge lightly 🪶.

Next, for those who don't want to engage in multiple disciplines, the "Snow Duathlons" solo are more focused on trail running. They each include 2 parts of trail running, interrupted by a part of cross-country skiing, or ski touring, depending on the chosen Duathlon. This can allow you to try sliding sports while staying in the comfort of your initial practice. For beginners or those looking for a more original format than a classic snow trail, it's ideal. However, on these courses, there is no possibility of sharing the effort. You'll have to rely on your mental strength 🧠. So, more of a duathlon or triathlon?

But the Hautes-Alpes are more than just the little paradise bubble of Montgenèvre. It is a department located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur that is full of as many natural and environmental wonders as it is of historical wonders 🏰. Just two steps from the race, you'll find the splendid fortified town of Briançon. If it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, there's a reason. You will see the Vauban Citadel, with its walls and fortifications giving you the impression of traveling back in time (despite your super running shoes 😬). Also, if you can't stand on your legs anymore, you can take the little train of Briançon, which will take you from one end to the other of the city. You probably know the Parisian gargoyles, those on the Notre-Dame Cathedral? Here, it’s not the name of a hideous flying creature, but rather the name of the main street in the city center. For your shopping and souvenir moments, you'll find all the necessary shops. Once the visit is over, head to the spa of Monêtier-les-Bains to relax and loosen your muscles! ⛲️ You'll be back home on Monday with no aches and lots of memories 💭.

So whether you're looking for a new sports challenge or just an original event to break your running routine 🏃, get your entry ticket and race at full speed to Montgenèvre 🏎️.