Verbier – Saint Bernard
Anytime from June 15 - Sept 20
Dates | Duration |
|---|---|
Anytime from June 15 - Sept 20 | 7 days - 6 nights |
Known as a world-class ski destination, Verbier is also an excellent summer base.
Located in the French speaking South-West corner of Switzerland, Verbier is close to both Italy and France. The town itself lies on a south facing terrace, with the 4,000-meter tall Grand Combin opposite and France’s Mont Blanc Massif beyond. While Verbier’s excellent backcountry skiing and cosmopolitan town attracts jet-setters and extreme skiers, the summer here is more relaxed and low-key.
The region contains some of the quieter trails that the Alps have to offer, but you won’t be short of mountain refuges at which to stop for refreshment. Verbier is few hours’ train and gondola ride from Geneva airport. The town benefits from excellent Swiss transport to surrounding valleys. Each July, the region hosts Trail Verbier St Bernard, an event with trail races from 29km to 111km. If you’d like to include the TVSB trail race in your itinerary, let us know and we can assist with registration.
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1 : You’ll arrive in Switzerland, then take a train and a bus to Verbier in the Val de Bagnes where you can check-in to your hotel.
Day 2: A bus ride along the Val de Bagnes brings you to the start of the climb up to the azure Lac de Louvie. From here, a traverse including the “Sentier des Chamois”, or mountain goat path, brings you back into Verbier.
Distance 18km; Ascent 1410m; Descent 1380m
Day 3: You’ll head into the Val de Bagnes by bus again for a run up through pastures to the Cabane de Panossière, perched on the glacial moraine. Cross the suspension bridge below the Corbassière glacier to loop back down into the valley.
Distance 19km; Ascent 1690m; Descent 1690m
Day 4: Today’s run starts in the Val d’Entremont, at the head of which is the Grand St Bernard pass – the border betzeen Switzerland and Italy. Your run takes you back over to the Val de Bagnes, via the Col de Mille refuge on the ridgeline separating the two valleys.
Distance 27km; Ascent 1270m; Descent 2000m
Day 5: Today you’ll say good-bye to the Verbier St Bernard region, and depart for your post-tour destination.
Book this tour
7 days, 6 nights
$2490 per person
$650 single supplement
5 days, 4 nights
$2080 per person
4 days, 3 nights
$1880 per person
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- Accommodation in 3 star hotels
- Buffet breakfasts each morning
- Detailed daily run descriptions, GPX files and all the resources you need along the way are provided via our app (see a sample here). We’ll also send you a printed copy of the route and other key information, in case you’d like to take these with you as a back-up
- A copy of our Guide to Trail Running in the Alps, which contains thorough travel instructions, regional information and tips from the staff and guide team at Run the Alps
- In-tour support through our WhatsApp Helpline
- Flights / transportation to and from the tour
- Transport to and from trailheads if you choose to shorten a run
- Dinners and drinks
- Extra charges made at accommodations such as room service or laundry
- Trail snacks and lunches – our materials include info of where to stop along the way or if bringing trail snacks is a better option based on the day
Run the Alps can provide guidance on how to travel to Verbier, your tour’s start point. Typically, once you arrive in Switzerland, you will then take a train and a bus to Verbier in the Val de Bagnes.
Run the Alps can provide guidance on how to travel from your tour’s end point to your onward location.
- Why Run the Alps? See how Run the Alps compares to other trail running companies and what sets us apart here.
- Group Discounts: When we create tours for a group of five or more self-guided guests, there is an opportunity for some savings. We’re pleased to pass them on to you – please get in touch to explore your options.
- Alumni Discount: We love welcoming our alumni back to the Alps and offer a 10% discount on all standard guided and self-guided trips. Simply check the Alumni box on the registration form and we’ll apply the discount when we invoice you.
- Want to shorten or extend your trip or add an Alps Trail Race? Just let us know and we’d be happy to help.
- Can a non-running partner join me on this tour? Yes–read how hiking and sightseeing companions can come too.
- Celebrating a special occasion? Each year we get a number of guests who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or retirement with a Run the Alps trip. If this is you, let us know!
- Concerned about being ready? We’re here to help. You can check out our Training Resources or get in touch if you’d like to be put in touch with a coach.
- Tour Grants Program: Run the Alps is committed to making our trips more inclusive. If you’d like to join this trip, but don’t think you can afford it, please check out our Tour Grants Program.
- Trip Insurance: Life can sometimes throw us a curveball and wreak havoc upon the best laid plans, which is why Run the Alps requires trip insurance. Learn more here.
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