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Trailrunning
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We meet at 1.30pm at the Volvic gîte for a warm welcome and coffee, so we can get to know each other and settle in. After meeting your 2 athletes, Manon and Alexandre, and a briefing with your guide, Damien, we set off together for our first outing on the Pierre de Lave experience trail. The route is around 15km long and has a 500m ascent, so it's a good way to get our feet wet as we head along paths that alternate between clearings and undergrowth.
Back at the starting point, we visited the Les Sources site, the very heart of the VVX (the most ecologically responsible trail and ultra trail event in France), accompanied by the president, Jean-Michel Chopin, who shared with us the soul and history of the event.
A Trail'Familly race rounded off the afternoon, before everyone enjoyed a well-deserved shower.
The day ended in good spirits with a welcome drink featuring local produce, before a convivial meal at the gîte put the seal on a smooth first day.
After a hearty breakfast at the gîte, we set off to reconnoitre the Volcanic Trail, a 25 km route with 1000 metres of Ascent. The trail takes us through forests and mountain pastures, alternating steep climbs with more gentle sections, in a breathtaking atmosphere where the light filters through the trees. A refreshment stop is planned along the way, before we reach a major site where we will eat our lunch.
There, with a Nature Warden from the Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne, we take part in an eco-workshop to learn more about conservation and environmental awareness.
Back at the gîte, it's time for the Trail'Family Challenge, a convivial event open to all, before a well-deserved shower. At the end of the afternoon, over a local beer and a few surprises, we discuss the challenges we've met and set our goals for the 2026 season.
The evening concluded with a conference on training planning, hosted by Christophe GAY, an expert in optimising trail performance, accompanied by Manon and Alexandre, our top-level athletes, who shared their practical advice on how to organise the season more effectively.
After a hearty breakfast at the gîte, we set off for the central part of the Chaîne des Puys, a major site of the Limagne fault, rich in volcanic formations. Our goal is to reach the summit of Puy de Dôme (1465 m), the region's most emblematic volcano. The Chemin des Muletiers offers us a well-marked route, alternating between woods, clearings and panoramic views of the surrounding volcanoes.
At the summit, we enjoy a gourmet picnic as a group, sharing a moment of conviviality in the heart of the Grand Site de France. The group descent then leads to the Col de Ceyssat, from where we return to the gîte for a well-deserved break and a shower.
The day ends with an intuitive yoga session to relax the body and mind, to the rhythms of the zenko (a musical instrument used to promote relaxation), helping you to come back to yourself after this volcanic immersion. We then return to the station at around 4.30pm, marking the end of this enriching course.
FrenchI was born and grew up on the Limagne plain, with the Chaîne des Puys as my playground from an early age. What was once a passion has become my job: guiding and sharing the treasures of the Auvergne. I imagine experiences where sport, nature and conviviality meet... always with good food on the menu!
FrenchA top-level athlete and recognised figure in French trail running, Manon Campano competes in the biggest trail and ultra-trail races. Her achievements include 2 victories in the 110km VVX (2023 & 2024) a 2ᵉ place in the Diagonale des Fous and several benchmark performances in the UTMB. She embodies a committed and accessible trail, which she loves to share.
FrenchA benchmark trail and ultra-trail athlete, Alexandre Béraud has won numerous major races in France. His victories include the Ultra 01 (170 km), the Trail de Vulcain (80 km) and the Volvic Volcanic Experience (80 km), as well as a 21ᵉ place at the UTMB against the world elite. An experienced runner with a passion for the mountains, he shares a fine-tuned approach to the terrain and ultra effort.
It is possible to travel by train to Clermont-Ferrand station.
From Clermont-Ferrand station, we can collect you by minibus to take you to the meeting point in Volvic.
You can drive to the meeting point and leave your car in a free car park.
No car? You should know that we encourage car-pooling between participants by creating a whatsapp group 15 days before departure: an opportunity to get to know each other before you even start your expedition!
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At Wildhartt, nature is our playground, rain or shine. Rain, snow or wind: our guides adapt the itinerary, activities and accommodation to guarantee you the best possible experience.
Unless safety is at stake (storm, avalanche, flood...).
In this exceptional case, we can cancel an expedition, at least one week before departure.
If this happens:
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You don’t need to be a top athlete or adventure expert to feel at home. Most Wildhartt participants are between 25 and 60 years old, with a balanced mix of women and men.
Many join solo or in small groups of two or three. They often live in cities and are looking for a meaningful brea some time to reconnect with nature, slow down, and enjoy something real.
They usually have a regular movement practice (hiking, running, yoga...), but not with a competitive mindset. They’re in good shape, but don’t necessarily have technical skills. What brings them together is a shared desire to disconnect, observe, learn, and experience nature in a more grounded, accessible way.
If that speaks to you, you'll feel right at home. The group spirit is kind and open, and the pace adapts to everyone.
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April only
Level 2
Eco-score 4/5
Three days of trail running guided by Manon Campano (2nd in the women's Diagonale des fous) and Alexandre Béraud (winner of the Ultra 170), two of the world's leading trail runners, accompanied by mountain guide Damien.
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