Guided Trail Running Tours
With jaw-dropping scenery, flowy Alps single track, and some of the most picturesque mountain cafes anywhere, trail running in the Alps often finds its way onto a lot of trail runner’s bucket lists. We get it! It started that very same way for many of us.
Choosing the Best Trip for Your Skill Level
Run the Alps offers a wide range of guided trail running tours, for beginners through seasoned mountain runners. Each of our trips is rated on a 1 through 4 scale, based on how challenging the days are. (Not sure which level is right for you? See how we rate our trips.)
If you’re just getting started on trail running adventures, the Bernese Oberland trail tour, covering around 8-10 miles a day through the flowy, high pasture single track of the Swiss Alps may be just your speed.
Experienced mountain runners may want to explore one of our multi-day point-to-point trips, like the Tour du Mont-Blanc or the Via Valais both of which feature high mountain huts, no shortage of elevation gain, and remote mountain terrain that together make up a dream route.
About Our Trip Guides
Our guides, of course, are key to our trips – they’re highly experienced Alps trail runners who are knowledgeable about local languages and customs and are intimately familiar with the trails over which you’ll be traveling. Run the Alps guides are some of the best-known and most talented trail runners in the Alps, period. Some have run the hardest mountain races in the world, like Tor des Gèants and UTMB’s PTL race. Others have run beautiful trails in Nepal and Tibet, and two have even climbed to the summit of Mount Everest! They’re more than just expert trail runners with deep knowledge, though — they’re also really great people.
We keep our trips to ten or fewer guests, and rarely exceed a 7:1 guest to guide ratio. This assures that all Run the Alps trips feel friendly and informal, with plenty of opportunities to learn from and chat with the guide or guides on your trip.
Explore the trip options here:
Run Fast, Eat Slow Women’s Retreat with Elyse Kopecky
Join Elyse Kopecky, trail runner and 3 x New York Times best-selling cookbook author of Run Fast, Eat Slow for a women’s trail running retreat in Chamonix, France and Courmayeur, Italy.
Trails and Tails
Dogs + Alps + Trail running. What could possibly be better? If you’re a dog lover and you like to trail run in beautiful areas, well, your dream trip just arrived!
Run the Alps Adventure with Courtney Dauwalter
We love Courtney, but not because she’s one of the world’s best ultrarunners. It's because she’s a wonderful person who's fun to hang with. On this trip, we’ll run trails, drink great beer, and have one big adventure in Chamonix, France.
Via Valais
The Via Valais is our Grand Tour of the Alps! This high-mountain route has been designed specifically with trail runners in mind. You'll traverse valleys, run over high passes, and through meadows on your journey from Arolla to Zermatt.
Special Women’s Retreat – Create the Life You Want
We're pleased to offer a very special women’s trail running retreat in Chamonix with On Running athlete Meg Mackenzie and internationally acclaimed trainer, coach and lecturer Mareli Kruger. Note: We expect this trip to sell out quickly.
Chamonix Trail Camp with Mimmi Kotka
A unique trip with one of the world’s great trail runners, Mimmi Kotka. We’ll take our time exploring the trails of Chamonix, France, and pick up tips from Mimmi and other special guests from Chamonix’s diverse world of trail running.
Mirnavator in the Alps
Smart, funny, endearing, our special guest Mirna Valerio also shatters trail running stereotypes. We’re so looking forward to welcoming “the Mirnavator” to the Alps! No speedsters on this trip - As Mirna says, we’re going “Slow as F*ck.”
Women’s Trail Camp with Meg Mackenzie
Join On Running athlete Meg Mackenzie for a special women’s only trail running camp in Chamonix, France and Courmayeur, Italy.
Chamonix mini-adventure with Krissy Moehl
Join Krissy Moehl, women’s winner of the first UTMB®, for a special overnight trail tour. We’ll run parts of the famed trail race route, then venture into the stunning and quiet Aiguilles Rouges mountains, right above Chamonix.
Wilderness First Aid and Trail Running
Ever wonder what you would do if some got hurt or had a medical emergency in the backcountry? We've partnered with our friends at Tahoe Wilderness Medicine for this unique trip that offers certifications, too!
Tour Mont-Blanc
Our most popular trip-- and for good reason! Run the spectacular Tour du Mont-Blanc footpath on this inn-to-inn classic. Start and finish in Chamonix, France, passing through Italy and Switzerland as we run around the famed range.
The Grand Bernese Oberland Traverse
An epic point-to-point trail run across the Swiss Bernese Mountain range. You'll run and fast-hike through dramatic high country and lush, green valleys, alongside waterfalls, glaciers and iconic mountain peaks.
Great Cafés of the Alps
If you love trail running, and want to enjoy a café au lait and blueberry tart along the way, we've got the trip for you. We'll explore the trails of Chamonix, France and Zermatt, Switzerland, while taking breaks at the best cafés en route.
Bernese Oberland
We'll run inn-to-inn through the alpine pastures of the Bernese Oberland, with our bags transported for us! Enjoy views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau during the day, and some of our favorite Swiss mountain hotels at night.
Mont Blanc Trail Running Experience
Experience the full range of trail running around the Mont Blanc region! Trail run inn-to-inn through three countries, finishing in Chamonix, France during one of the most exciting times of the summer-- the Mont Blanc Marathon race series.
Matterhorn Ultraks
Our Matterhorn Ultraks tour gives you the chance to enjoy one of the iconic trail races in the Alps, whether you're running or cheering others. We'll enjoy trail time in Zermatt, under the Matterhorn, on some of the best trails anywhere.
Eiger Trail
Trail run from Mürren and Grindelwald in full sight of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, through some of the Bernese Oberland's most beautiful terrain. Participate in one of the four classic Eiger trail races, or cheer on the runners!
September in the Alps
A unique trip that includes Chamonix, the world's trail running hotspot, the quiet Swiss Alps village of Champéry, and a chance to take part in the oldest trail race in the Alps, DDM Trail.
Italian Dolomites
The Italian Dolomites have some of the best trail running in Europe! We’ll run inn to inn, taking in spectacular views of the region along smooth singletrack and over high cols. At night, we’ll enjoy hearty local cuisine in villages.