Where to stay for trail running in the Alps? We value being hosted by real trail runners with local knowledge of the trails, healthy food, a place to do yoga and stretch, a communal space to meet and chat with other runners, and most importantly, a welcoming, positive vibe.
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Where to trail run in the Alps: Regional Comparison
Where do you want to run in the Alps? Our comparison of four popular areas can help you decide which is the right fit.
Regional Comparison: Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Trail Running Chamonix Mont-Blanc is inarguably the center of the trail running universe. As trail running’s popularity exploded globally, Chamonix became a focal point thanks to a perfect alignment of certain racing events, …
Regional Comparison: Valais
Valais Trail Running is Best in Alps We may as well kick this off with our true thoughts. Switzerland’s Valais region (Wallis in German), in our opinion, is the absolute best trail running destination, not …
Regional Comparison: Berner Oberland
Trail Running in the Berner Oberland The Berner Oberland, and specifically the Jungfrau Region, aren’t well known names outside of Switzerland. But, a few names within this region are certainly on many trail runners’ radar: …
Regional Comparison: Graubünden
Graubünden Trail Running For an international trail running audience, the Graubünden is the least known of all the regions. It’s where locals go to get away from the masses but stay in the Alps. And, …
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The Evolution of Light Alpinism
At some point, I just had to turn away and not watch. It was all too embarrassing. We’d just run up to the Löbhorner, an easy, although chossy, rock traverse on a limestone ridge rising …
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Chamonix Trail Running
For trail runners, no single place gets more hype than Chamonix. The list of reasons is solid. It has the name, the history, the highest peak in the Alps, the dramatic views, the UTMB, so …
