Three days full of adventure

Saas-Fee Trail Running Camp

Trail Running Camp Switzerland

Saas-Fee, VS

WellnessHostel4000, 1800m above sea level

Weekend Trail Running Camp

25.08. - 27.08.2023

Three days of guided Trail Running

Trail Running Camp Nutrition

Nutrition & Workshop

Halfboard (vegan options) & Nutrition Talk with Expert

Yoga

Calming Yoga Session for Regeneration

1800m above sea level

High-Altitude Trail Running Camp

25.08. – 27.08.2023

Let’s explore the trails of Saas-Fee. We will be sourrounded
by 13 four-thousand-meter peaks and glaciers.
This is a high altitude training as we sleep and start at
an altitude of 1800m. In our daily 3-5 hours sessions we will have an elevation gain of 1000-1600m.

Running level requirement: You should be able to run
up to two hours on trails with a minimum of 400 vertical meters.
We will split the group into different trail running levels. 

Saas-Fee Trail Running Camp Package

Two nights at the WelnessHostel4000

Three days of guided trail runs (certified and local trail running Coaches by Swiss Athletics)
Trail running technique lessons (up/downhill)

Expert Nutrition Talk
Wellness at the spa
Yoga session

Breakfast
Dinner (vegan & vegetarian)
Snacks (fruits, gels, energy bars)

Saas-Fee Trail Running Camp Program

We reserve the right to modify or postpone the program due to the actual conditions
Friday

11.00h Meeting at WellnessHostel4000 Saas-Fee
11.15h Welcoming
11.30h – 15.30h Trail Run
15.30h Snacks & Check-in
15.30h – 18.00h Free time (Wellness)
18.00h Dinner
20.00h Get-together at the Bar

Saturday

08.00h Breakfast
09.00h Meeting
09.15h – 15.00h Trail Run
15.00h – 16.30h Free time
16.30h – 17.30h Yoga
18.00h Dinner
20.00h Nutrition Talk

Sunday

08.00h Breakfast
09.00h Meeting
09.15h – 14.00h Trail Run
14.00h Goodbye

Trail Running Camp in Switzerland WellnessHostel4000

Wellness, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and youth hostel all in one! This makes for sheer relaxation in a pioneering building surrounded by 13 sublime 4000-metre peaks.

The Saas valley is famous for its sunny hiking routes, snowy mountain tours, adrenaline kicks on the slopes, winter and summer trend sports, gorge and glacier safaris, and much more besides.

Enjoy your stay in a private room, shared double-room or shared four-bed-room.

If you are travelling solo, you can choose from all options. We will complement the rooms with like-minded people. 

The WellnessHostel4000 features spectacular accommodation: on a high plateau above the Saas valley, surrounded by majestic mountains, in a building that is unique worldwide – with integrated Aqua Allalin wellness pool, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, trendy restaurant4000 and stylish bistro4000.

The hotel serves fresh and refreshing food, including regional tapas to go with convivial aperitifs.

Saas-Fee Trail Running

Available Saas-Fee Trail Running Camp Packages

All packages include accommodation, half board, trail running coaching, guided trail runs, nutrition talk, spa, snacks, yoga

Meet your

Trail Running Coach

Lilli Horbach is an experienced and certified trail running coach by Swiss Athletics.
For several years she has been training the adidas Runners community, adidas employees and fifa staff.

Meet your

Trail Running Coach and Yoga Instructor

Andrea Hofmann is a passionate ultra trail runner and certified trail running coach by Swiss Athletics. In addition, she is an experienced yoga teacher, which she considers very valuable in supporting running.

Saas-Fee Trail Running Camp FAQs

WellnessHostel4000

Panoramastrasse 1
3906 Saas-Fee
Switzerland

Saas-Fee is car-free. You can park your car in front of the village.
Walking distance to the hotel is around 10mins.

Travelling to Saas-Fee by train and bus is quick, secure and relaxing thanks to international train connections. Enjoy the beautiful scenery in Switzerland.

  • Arrival from Germany via Basel and Bern, travel time around 4 hours
  • Arrival from Zurich via Bern, travel time around 4 hours
  • Arrival from France via Geneva and Bern, travel time around 3 ½ hours
  • Arrival from Italy via Iselle and Brig, travel time around 3 hours
In Visp you have to switch to the Postauto with direction to Saas-Fee Busterminal.

Each guest has to make a separate booking, but you can make a request and add the name of your friend, who you want to share the room with, to the info box at the checkout.

Yes. If you book a shared room as a single person, we will randomly assign another participant to your room.

If you arrive late, please send an email to hello@swisstrailcamps.ch

We will ask you about your trail running experience beforehand.
As we are two coaches, we will split the group into different trail running levels.

You should be able to run up to two hours on trails with a minimum of 400 vertical meters.

Mandatory Equipment

– Trail Running Shoes
– Trail Running Vest or backpack
– Rescue Blanket
– Water min. 500ml
– Phone
– Rain Jacket / windbreaker
– Sun protection
– Running food: gels, bars, etc.
– Whistle (most commonly attached to running vest)
 
Additionally:
– Sun glasses
– First aid kit
– Rain pants
– Insulated shirt and pants
– Headband

Yes, we can assist you with your equipment. Please send us an email to hello@swisstrailcamps.ch

Yes, if you want to enjoy your free time, you can also skip the yoga class.

The yoga session is open for any level. We will focus on deep stretches.

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