Les Balcons
RACE INFO
The ascent begins in the direction of Lac de l’Ouillette, at 2,500 m altitude, offering breathtaking views of Val d’Isère. 🤩 After a tour of the lake, the descent begins through the combe du Laisinant to the charming village of Le Fornet. The route then continues on the Balcons trail before a final traverse through the Balme forest, leading to the finish.🌲
↔️ Distance: 20 km
📈 Ascent: 1150 d +
📅 Date: July 12, 2026
🕓 Start: 09h00
PRIZES & GIFTS FOR RUNNERS
Early-bird price: From opening day through March 1: €21
Standard price: From March 1 through June 1: €25
Last-minute price: From June 1 through closing day: €29
Registration for the Balconies entitles you to :
- At refuelling points
- A finisher bag: with two or three small gifts
- A finisher beer
- A free photo with a photographer in the partner village (dedicated stand)
- Access to masseurs/physiotherapists for a post-race massage
- One shower ticket for the Aquasportif Center, subject to availability. Pick up your ticket with your race number at the info point in the partners’ village.
- Event timing and safety
- A medal (supplement of 6 euros at registration)
REGISTRATION CLOSING
You can register for the Balconies until midnight on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
No on-site registration or modifications for the Balconies.
BIB WITHDRAWAL
Race bibs for the High Trail Vanoise will be available for pickup at the Trail Village, next to the “Solaise Gondola.“ Bags will be checked when race numbers are collected.
Withdrawal times are as follows:
- Friday 10/07: 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Saturday 11/07: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday, July 12: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
departure gate
Two starting zones will be set up for the High Trail Vanoise course:
– Start Area 1: bib numbers 1 through 240
– SAS 2: bib numbers 241 through 500
REFRESHMENTS
1st feed station (full): Lac de l’Ouillette – 7.5 km, 850 d+ (full)
2nd Refreshment Station (drinks): La Daille – 17 km, 990 d+
TIME GATES
The time limits have been calculated to give you the best possible chance of finishing the race. No runner will be authorized to continue the race beyond these precise times (zero tolerance) for obvious reasons of safety, organization and to be able to finish within the time limit of 04h00. The organization therefore advises you to manage your race with a certain margin in relation to these barriers to finish in good conditions.
Time barriers :
– Departure : 9:00 a.m.
– Lac de l’Ouillette (7.5 km – 850 m elevation gain): 11:00 a.m.
– La Daille (17 km – 1,150 m elevation gain): 12: 45
– Arrival : 1:30 p.m.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
| Water supply 0.5L min | Mandatory |
| Food reserve | Mandatory |
| Survival blanket | Mandatory |
| Waterproof windbreaker with hood | Mandatory |
| Pair of gloves | Optional |
| Sunglasses | Recommended |
| Cell phone (charged, switched on, working on the French network) | Mandatory |
| Whistle | Mandatory |
| Bonnet OR Cap OR Buff | Optional |
| Reusable cup | Mandatory |
| BAD WEATHER KIT: Waterproof survival bag containing the following items: warm long-sleeved t-shirt + long tights OR ¾-length tights with high socks | Optional |
| Sun cream | Recommended |
| Sticks | Optional. If the athlete uses sticks, he must keep them with him throughout the race. Penalties will be applied for cheating. |
Programme
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Regulations
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