Les Balcons
RACE INFO
The hike begins heading toward Lac de l’Ouillette, located at an elevation of 2,500 meters, offering a breathtaking view of Val d’Isère. 
After circling the lake, the descent begins through the Laisinant valley to the charming village of Le Fornet. The route then continues along the Balcons Trail before a final stretch through the Balme Forest, leading to the finish line. 
↔️ Distance: 20 km
Elevation gain: 1,150 d +
Date: July 11, 2027 
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
PRIZES & GIFTS FOR RUNNERS
Early Bird Price: Available through 12/31/2026: 22 €
Standard Price: From 01/01/2027 to 05/31/2027: 28 €
Last-Minute Price: From June 1, 2027, until closing: €32
Registration for the Balconies entitles you to :
- At refuelling points
- A finisher beer
- 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 (additional fee at registration)
REGISTRATION CLOSING
You can register for Les Balcons until Sunday, July 4, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.
No on-site registration or modifications for the Balconies.
BIB WITHDRAWAL
Numbers for the High Trail Vanoise will be collected from the Trail Village, next to the“Télécabine de Solaise“. 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:
– SAS 1: Coming Soon
– SAS 2: Coming Soon
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: at least 300 kcal | Required |
| Survival blanket | Mandatory |
| Waterproof windbreaker with hood | Mandatory |
| Pair of gloves | Optional |
| Sunglasses | Recommended |
| Cell phone (charged, turned on, and capable of operating on the French network; please also save the race director’s number: 07 81 18 47 73) | Required |
| Whistle | Mandatory |
| Bonnet OR Cap OR Buff | Optional |
| Reusable cup | Mandatory |
| BAD WEATHER KIT: Waterproof survival bag containing the following spare clothing items: warm long-sleeved T-shirt + long tights OR ¾-length tights with knee-high socks + neck warmer + warm gloves | Not required (Depending on weather conditions, the organizer may require or waive the kit and will notify each participant before the race bib pickup begins) |
| HEAT WAVE KIT: Additional 0.5L water supply + cap or hat + sunglasses | Not activated (Depending on weather conditions, the organizer may activate or deactivate a kit and will notify each participant before the race bib pickup begins) |
| 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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