Trail course on snow in Ariège (Pyrenees)

Description

This 1-day trail training course taking place in Ariège in the Pyrenees will allow you to adapt your stride on snowy and icy grounds, while saving your strength. It is ideal for those who are preparing a race at the beginning of the season that includes snowy sections (for example the Vignemale's trail).

This trail training course, which takes place in the Ariège region of the Pyrenees, will enable you to adapt your stride to snowy and icy terrain, while conserving your energy. It's ideal for those preparing an early-season race with snowy sections (such as the Trail du Vignemale).

The + of this course:

• Small groups allowing personalized training.
• Supervision by the mountain leader specialized in this field and accustomed to the competitive environment .
• Technical advice.
• Friendliness and fun guaranteed.

To get started in the sport or continue to improve your performance and technique, I also offer :

• a 3-day introductory trail course in Ariège,
• a 2-day trail course in Gavarnie,
• a physical preparation course for trail running in Ariège and
• a 3-day high-altitude trail course in Font-Romeu.

Program

Morning:

• Meet at Col du Chioula above Ax-les-Thermes.
• Several ascents and descents on spring snow.
• Between 600 and 1000 meters of ascent for a distance of between 8 and 15km, depending on level.
• Coordination and support work on snow.
• Development work on different types of snow, use of chains.
• Winter effort management.
• Efficient use of hiking poles.

Afternoon:

• Improvement of the stability in descent.
• Having the right reaction in case of a fall.
• Pedagogical courses (winter mountain safety).
• Analysis of objectives and development of individual training plans.

The price includes

• Supervision by the mountain leader, specialist of trail.
• Organization of the trail course.
• Trail coaching.
• Pedagogical courses and techniques.
• Civil liability insurance.
• Snacks.

The price does not include

• Transport to and from the Col du Chioula.
• Picnic (Option: 5€ per person).
• Drinks and energy supplements.
• Repatriation and cancellation insurance (8€).
• Rental of hiking poles (5€ per day).
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

Accommodation

• Possibility to arrive on Friday evening (50€ / person).

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