Run the Alps is the Official European Trail Running Partner of the Broken Arrow Skyrace. They are the premier provider of European trail running vacations and a longtime partner of the Broken Arrow Skyrace. We've had the good fortune of forging a friendship with Run the Alps founder Doug Mayer and we are excited to continue to work with them. 

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To bring our partnership to the next level, we’ve teamed up to bring you an awesome fall trail running adventure! We’ll start in Chamonix, the world's trail running hotspot, before heading to the charming Swiss Alps village of Champéry, where you’ll get the chance to take part in the oldest trail race in the Alps, Trail des Dents-du-Midi, also called DDM Trail.

 

This trip is open to everyone! You don’t need to be part of the Broken Arrow scene, or want to trail race at DDM, to take part and enjoy the trails. 

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Now, here’s a secret: September is a great month in the Alps! Temperatures are cooler, trails are quieter, and there’s a relaxed vibe that settles in throughout the region.You don't want to miss this trip. September is a rejuvenating time in the Alps.

 

Here’s the details:

 

Our trip starts in Chamonix, France, the world’s epicenter of trail running that’s been nicknamed the “Vallée du Trail.” We’ll run the high-elevation Balcon Sud, in full view of the Mont Blanc massif and the towering Aiguilles, or needles, that dot the range. After, we’ll wander through town, taking in the sights in this village where modern-day alpinism began. Climbers still fill the streets, testing themselves against the demanding rock and ice climbs in the region.

 

Our second day will feature a ridge run to the Aiguilles des Houches, and we’ll descend past mountain huts, through pastures and forests back to Chamonix.

 

Next, we’ll take a journey over the high border and into the Swiss wine-growing Rhône valley. From there, it’s up a side valley to tranquil Champéry, a small village nestled under the seven craggy peaks of the Dents-du-Midi range. The next morning, we’ll head off for a trail run in this tranquil corner of the Alps.

 

Trip participants will have a special opportunity to race on a beautiful course around the wild Dents-du-Midi range. Until two weeks before race day, you’ll be able to enter into the race’s challenging 57-km race, the two-person relay of 25 km and 32 km, or a 32 km solo race over the second half of the full course. DDM Trail is an authentic Alps trail race, with a history dating back to 1963!

 

For those who prefer not to race, we’ll provide trail run options for the day, and there’s always the chance to cheer on runners and watch the race unfold from a number of beautiful mountain huts and cafes.

 

On top of all the wonderful trails and vistas, our September in the Alps trip has unique components that only our wonderful trio can offer: 

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• During our stay in Chamonix, one evening will feature a visit from one of the valley’s internationally-known elite trail runners. 

• Guests will receive copies of two trail running books filled with rich details about the trail running in Chamonix: Trail Running Chamonix Mont Blanc, developed by the Run the Alps team, and The Race that Changed Running, by Run the Alps founder Doug Mayer.

• Before one dinner in Chamonix, Doug will also offer a brief walking tour of the town, covering a few of the many historic moments in trail running that have taken place. 

• In Champéry, the Trail des Dents du Midi race organization will host a private pre-dinner apero at our hotel.

• Broken Arrow Co-Race Director Brendan Madigan is also scheduled to join us for the entire trip!.

 

For more details and to sign up head over to Run the Alps HERE, and come September, we’ll all be trail running together in the Alps!

 

P.S. Want to take your chances? Again this year, we’ll be giving away one spot on this great trip. That raffle will be coming up.