September in the Alps Tour

This fall trail running trip is a unique partnership with our longtime friends at the Broken Arrow Skyrace and Trail des Dents du Midi, the oldest trail race in the Alps. But you don’t need to be part of the Broken Arrow scene, or want to trail race, to take part and enjoy the trails. This trip is open to everyone!

Now, here’s a secret: September is our favorite month in the Alps. Temperatures are cooler, trails are quieter, and there’s a relaxed vibe that settles throughout the region. September is a rejuvenating time in the Alps.

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 impressive 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.