White trails

The winter trail, or "snow trail," emerged in the early 2000s. The New Balance White Trail in Serre Chevalier was one of the French pioneers of the discipline! But the white trail has also been exported to Canada, the United States, Norway… Everywhere the mountains turn white ❄️! You will find white trail races mainly in January and February. However, you must face and conquer the cold, the enemy of the white trail runner, on rugged courses with a significant positive elevation gain, mainly over distances of 10 km, 15 km, or 20 km. Appropriate equipment is essential to go all the way, especially since some races take place at night. The list to prepare 🧐, at a minimum: trail shoes suitable for running on snow, a base layer of clothing to let your skin breathe (prefer polyester over cotton), a second layer to insulate and warm the body, and finally a third layer to protect you from wind and rain 🌦. In training as in competition. A positive point: running on snow is less traumatic for the joints than on the road. And the beauty of the landscapes should give you strength… or at least distract you from your fatigue. And last but not least, as our English friends say, generally pollution is not part of the equation 😉. The benefits in terms of oxygenation are enormous.

Which white trail to run in France? Just choose your favorite mountain range! Here are some races that are reminiscent of winter sports (and the sunscreen that comes with it 😎): White Trail of Vosges, Trail of Avenas (Rhône), O'xyrace Jura White Trail, White Trail of Mouthe (Doubs), White Trail of Clusaz, White Trail of Semnoz (Haute Savoie), White Trail of Grendelbruch (Alsace), Les Blancs Bâtons (Metz), White Trail of Pont d'Espagne (Hautes Pyrénées) or even the Restonica Trail in Corsica 😍! So many destinations intended for runners who love nature, whether young or older, as long as they love snow. One thing is certain, you will find what you're looking for by checking our snow trail calendar.

So do not fear the White Trail like the Yeti! Run to it!