Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise Weekend
More than an exceptional sporting challenge, the TGV is a friendly event around the Trail in a true “Mountain” spirit.
TRAIL RUNS:
THE VANOISE GLACIER TOUR / Sunday, July 5, 2026, 4 AM – SOLD OUT
A trail run where beauty rivals difficulty! 600 runners will set off around the majestic Vanoise Glaciers ice cap, the largest in Western Europe. Hailed as “France’s Most Beautiful Trail Run,” this magnificent course in the heart of the Vanoise National Park is already attracting today’s champions.
Distance: 73km
Elevation Gain: 3800m
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THE UNMISSABLE / Sunday, July 5, 2026, 6 AM – SOLD OUT
This course will take you through some of the most beautiful spots in Pralognan: the Col de la Vanoise, the Petit Mont-Blanc (2677m), and the Crêtes de Montcharvet. It will offer breathtaking views of the Vanoise glaciers!
Distance: 41 km
Elevation Gain: 2850 m
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PRALO FROM THE SKY / Sunday, July 5, 2026, 8 AM – SOLD OUT
This route will take you to some of Pralognan’s most beautiful spots: the Petit Mont-Blanc (2677 m) and the Montcharvet Ridge. It will offer breathtaking views of the Vanoise glaciers!
Distance: 25 km
Elevation Gain: 1750 m
– THE AIGUILLE DE LA VANOISE TOUR / Sunday, July 5, 2026, 9 AM – SOLD OUT
A classic tour of Pralognan that will take you to the Col de la Vanoise (2520 m) via a magnificent climb in the Cirque de l’Arcelin, before descending past the legendary Lac des Vaches, among other landmarks.
Distance: 15 km
Elevation gain: 1100m
– CHILDREN’S RACE / Saturday, July 4, 2026, 4 PM
Registration at the Town Hall Square.
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HIKING TRIPS:
THE 3-DAY TGV HIKE / Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, 2026, 8 AM – FULLY BOOKED
THE 2-DAY TGV HIKE / Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, 2025, 4 AM
A 2- or 3-day hike with an overnight stay in a mountain refuge, to observe, feel, enjoy, escape, and thrive in the heart of nature, in the Vanoise National Park. Through alpine pastures, streams, summer scents, chamois, ibex, and marmots, you will discover the legendary route of the Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise.
The mountain guide will share the many secrets of our valleys, their values, and their history throughout the hike, and also in the evening at the mountain refuge, high up in the mountains, over a well-deserved Savoyard meal. This sporting walk is open to anyone, male or female, over 20 years of age on the day of the event, whether or not they hold a sports license. It is intended for experienced walkers in good physical condition and capable of tackling steep trails.
The 73 km hike with 3800m of elevation gain is not timed and will be led by professionals. Over two days, it follows the same route as the Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise trail race.
The start and finish of the walk are in Pralognan la Vanoise.
Distance: 73 km
Elevation Gain: 3800m
