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**Are you planning on running the UT4M? This trail running program is ideal to train and get to know the terrain in preparation for the race!** 

We will run almost 120km of the UT4M race. We will go to all the key places, reach the summits, practice the technical descents. Besides, I organized this trip with the logistics of a transfer to transport our luggage and help us if necessary.

This is the best way to get prepared for the real race, enjoying the incredible variety of landscapes and the ambiance of **Vercors, Oisans, Belledonne and Chartreuse**.

The highlights of this trip are:  
– A chance to properly get to know the UT4M  
– Advice from a professional  
– Logistics: transfers, luggage transfer, accommodation, meals

In the ‘extra’ section below, you’ll find information about the required **trail running level** you need to have. You will also see the **equipment** that you need to bring with you.

During these 3 days we will run on average **35km a day** and go up from **1500 to 2500 meters**. We will mainly be on **single tracks** and **technical trails** (stone, névé…). We will partially run off trails and be on aerial paths.

**Ready to get familiarized with the route of UT4M during 3 intense and rewarding trail running days? Then book this trip and let’s get ready for the real deal!** [I also offer a similar program but in preparation for the UTMB, check it out here](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/utmb-race-trail-training-7-days/).

We meet at 8:30AM at the Grenoble train station. Short transfer to our starting point: the Tour Sans Venin, one of the 7 Wonders of Dauphiné.  
Today we will run at Vercors. St Nizier du Moucherotte, le Moucherotte (1901m), Pic St Michel (1966m), Arc pass (1736m), St Paul de Varces and Vif.  
The Vercors is a vast plateau surrounded by limestone cliffs huge and majestic.  
We finally reach our accommodation, a lodge where we will sleep in comfortable yurts. There is a swimming pool at the lodge!  
In the evening we will do some stretching and talk about some nutrition and hydration aspects before, during and after the effort.

Distance: 26km  
Min altitude: 368m  
Max altitude: 1966m  
Total Altitude change +2211/-2126m  
Duration: 5-6hs

Vercors section

After a short transfer, we reach the Laffrey lake. It’s a different massif with a different ambiance. We enjoy here the lakes and summits of Oisans: Alpe du Grand  
Serre (1368m), Arrête de Brouffier (2350m), Poursollet lake(1649m), Fourchu lake  
(2068m), and finally the descent to Rioupéroux.  
We finish at Bourg d’Oisans and reach the lodge, where you can get a massage or go to the spa (reservation required).  
In the evening we will do some stretching and talk about training specifically for trail and ultra-trail.

Distance: 33km  
Min altitude: 556m  
Max altitude: 2329m  
Total Altitude change +2354/-2719m  
Duration: 7-8hs

Oisans section

Back to Rioupéroux, we face a wall this morning. It is the incredible ascent to the Arselle plateau: the vertical kilometer of the UT4M! Then the Belledonne massif appears, with lakes and summits: Achard lake (1917m), Croix de Chamrousse (2253m), Roberts lake(1998m), Longet lake (2027m) and Grand Colon (2402m). Then a last long descent to Freydières (1131m) and the Grésivaudan (220m) to end the day.  
After a transfer, we reach the Chartreuse, and we spend the night in a 2\* hotel at the heart of the Chartreuse Park.  
In the evening we will do some stretching and talk about the complete trail.

Distance: 32km  
Min altitude: 250m  
Max altitude: 2362m  
Total Altitude change +2423/-2759m  
Duration: 7-8hs

Belledonne section

After a short transfer to St Nazaire les Eymes, we start ascending the Chartreuse, the Emerald of the Alps according to Stendhal.  
Through green forests, we traverse the Faïta pass (1425m), Chamechaude (2082m), Porte pass (1327m), Sappey en Chartreuse (1000m), Fort du St Eynard and finally Vence pass (782m).  
Transfer to the Grenoble train station, that we reach around 6PM.

Distance: 27km  
Min altitude: 455m  
Max altitude: 2015m  
Total Altitude change +2216/-1850m  
Duration: 6-7hs

Chartreuse section

At the Grenoble train station. 

Getting there:
- By car, let me know so I can guide you to leave it in a free parking
- By train, TGV Grenoble station. 

Join Caroline, UIMLA certified mountain guide, trail running during 3 days in the massifs of Vercors, Oisans, Belledonne and Chartreuse, to train for the UT4M!

UT4M race trail training, 3 days. 3-day trip. UIMLA guide

http://www.5eme-element.fr/sejour-stage-trail/stage-trail-reco-ut4m_77_1.html

UT4M race trail training, 3 days

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