What you will experience

From forest paths to aerial ridges, you'll explore all the character of the Vercors to refine your stride, your pace and your technique, both uphill and downhill.

Every evening, you return to your gite, renowned for its comfort, warm welcome and athlete-friendly Meals.

You'll learn how to become an independent mountain trail runner with practical advice on equipment, route reading and good trail practice, thanks to the expertise of your guide.

A course designed to help you build your confidence, prepare for the season or simply enjoy three days of sporting adventure in an unspoilt and inspiring setting.

Itinerary

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DAY1/ 3
- Accommodation·Gîte
  Where we'll be spending the night
- D-·650m
  descent
- D+·650m
  Vertical ascent
- Distance·14km
  KM covered
We meet at 10am at the gite for a meeting with the guide and participants. After a briefing on what's in store for the next few days, we set off for a gentle warm-up loop through the forests of the Vercors, towards the Roches d'Herbouilly, a natural lookout point overlooking the karstic valleys typical of the massif.

The route then continues towards the Pas de Sambue, where the slope becomes a little steeper. This is ideal terrain for practising the basics of climbing: managing your pace, body position, using your arms and conserving energy.

The descents that alternate along the route are an opportunity to practise support techniques and reflexes useful for progressing on natural terrain.

Back at the gîte, we enjoy a moment of recuperation before an evening devoted to watching the descents filmed during the outing, as well as a reminder of the fundamentals of mountain trail running: safety, equipment, map reading and route management.

The guides who will lead your adventure

Jocelyn

Mountain leader (AMM)

French

English

As a mountain leader and ecologist by training, I see the mountains as a real adventure.
A keen trail runner, I like to follow the ridges, connect the valleys and feel the freedom of movement at altitude. Bivouacking is at the heart of what I do: sleeping outdoors, living to the rhythm of the elements, prolonging the immersion. Every outing becomes a human adventure, a space for learning and shared wonder.

Find out more about Jocelyn

What's included in the price

Included

Guiding: Throughout your stay, you'll be guided by an expert who knows the region inside out.

Accommodation: You will spend 2 nights in a comfortable gîte in a shared room with en-suite facilities.

Meals: All meals are included, from the first meal in the evening to the picnic on the last day.

Technical workshops: pace management, route management, season planning, alternating load and recovery, etc.

Not included

Transport to the meeting point.

Any personal expenses.

Anything not mentioned in "what's included".

What level should you expect

Level 3

You should be at least 18 years old to participate

On this course, you'll be doing 4-5 hour outings of around 15-20km per day, with an average of 1000m of Ascent.
You're a keen runner and you'll do an average of 2 outings a week, with the occasional longer outing as a rando-course on a variety of paths.
You're keen to improve your trail running techniques with the help of your expert guide.
The terrain is not very technical overall, but it does contain some scree crossings and ridge crossings with occasional exposed ledges.

Getting there

Start: Corrençon-en-Vercors (10h00)

End: Corrençon-en-Vercors (16h00)

Transport

You can get to the Vercors by train.

Departure station > Grenoble station
Grenoble station > take the T64 bus to Corrençon-en-Vercors

It is possible to get to Corrençon-en-Vercors by car.

If you don't have a car, you should know that we encourage car-pooling between participants by creating a WhatsApp group 10 days before departure: an opportunity to get to know each other before you even start your expedition!

How to register

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Step 1

Choose your departure date and number of participants

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Step 2

Book online by paying a deposit or the full amount directly. It is also possible to book by telephone by calling +32 460 25 61 85 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).

If the minimum number of participants is reached, departure is confirmed!
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will give you a full refund.

Departure is confirmed 15 days in advance for adventures lasting more than 4 days. Departure is confirmed 7 days prior for adventures lasting less than 4 days.

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Step 3

In the case of a deposit, the remaining amount will be debited from your account before departure.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I have to carry my gear on the trail?

No, just your trail gear for the day. The rest of your stuff stays at the hotel.

Do I need to be a member of a trail club?

Not at all. The course is open to everyone, whether you have a licence or not.

How comfortable are the rooms?

You will sleep in a shared room of 2 or 3 people, in a single bed, with blankets and pillows provided.

Are instalment payment options available?

Yes, that's right! At checkout, you can choose the Alma option to pay for your booking in 2x, 3x or 4x. All you have to do is select Alma at checkout and follow the instructions. It's simple, fast and secure.

Can I privatise this expedition for my group?

Yes, all our expeditions can be privatised for a group already formed, on the dates of your choice.

To make your request, go to the expedition that interests you and click on "Privatise the expedition". We'll take care of the rest!

What happens if the weather is bad?

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:
→ You can postpone your adventure at no cost,
→ Or receive a full refund.

What kind of people usually join Wildhartt expeditions ?

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.

What does the price of a Wildhartt adventure include?

At Wildhartt, transparency is essential. The price of your expedition reflects a clear breakdown of costs:

30% for our guides, the mainstays of every adventure.

35% for accommodation and meals, essential for your comfort.

10% for equipment and transport, to guarantee safety and fluidity.

25% for organisation and logistics, from first contact to the end of the expedition.

1% for the rewilding of Europe, a concrete commitment to give back to nature what it gives us.

Our priority: to offer you a quality experience, with complete clarity.

Do you have any questions? Contact us.

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