Our history
The origins of the High Trail Vanoise
The Odlo High Trail Vanoise originated in 2011 under the name Ice Trail Tarentaise (ITT), during its first edition. At the time, the Val d’Isère Sports Club was only a service provider for the Trailers Pays de Savoie association, the main organiser of the event. The first editions of the Ice Trail Tarentaise offered several routes:
➡️ The Ice Trail Tarentaise (ITT): A 65 km trail with 5,000 m of elevation gain.
➡️ The Altispeed: A short 32 km trail with 2,500 m of elevation gain.
➡️ La Montagnarde: A 12.5 km hike with 1,400 m of elevation gain.
In 2014, the Sports Club decided to take an active role in organising the event, moving away from its role as a service provider to take on a management role. It was at this point that the name of the event was changed to Odlo High Trail Vanoise, marking an important turning point and the beginning of a new era.
The current routes of the High Trail Vanoise
➡️ The High Trail Vanoise (HTV): A trail over 65 km long with more than 4,000 m of elevation gain.
➡️ The Trail des 5 Cols (T5C): A short trail over 30 km long with more than 2,500 m of elevation gain.
➡️ Les Balcons: A trail over 20 km long with 1,150 m of elevation gain.
➡️ La petite Vanoise charity: An 8 km charity run to support a good cause.
➡️ Le Trail Jeunes/Enfants: A race dedicated to younger runners, launched in 2013.
An unmissable event in the heart of the Alps
Thanks to these developments, the Odlo High Trail Vanoise has established itself as one of the major trail running events in the Alps, attracting a growing number of participants each year. Its success is based on technical and demanding courses, ranked among the top 5 high-altitude trails, in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, offering spectacular landscapes and an exceptional setting for mountain enthusiasts.
Under the auspices of the Val d’Isère Sports Club, headed by Ingrid Jacquemod since 2019, the Odlo High Trail Vanoise continues to grow and strengthen, becoming an unmissable event for lovers of trail running and mountain adventure. True to its mission, the event remains focused on offering exceptional challenges while celebrating the beauty and unique spirit of the Vanoise.
The Val d'Isère Sports Club: Organiser of the HTV and sporting events
Founded in 1935, the Val d’Isère Sports Club is an iconic institution that plays an essential role in the resort’s sporting life. In 2025, with 300 members, it continues to organise a multitude of prestigious events throughout the year. Among the highlights are:
➡️ The prestigious Ski World Cup, the Critérium de la Première Neige, which takes place every year on the Face de Bellevarde and the O.K.
➡️ La Scara, an iconic international race rewarding the best young skiers.
➡️ The Avaline Trax, night-time ski touring races with an elevation gain of around 400m.
➡️ The Iserane, a cycle climb up the Col de l’Iseran, Europe’s highest road pass, starting from Val d’Isère.
➡️ The Odlo High Trail Vanoise, a must-do trail race in the high mountains.
HTV is based on simple but essential principles
The personal challenge
Every year, the event offers challenging courses where participants can test themselves, push their limits and celebrate their achievements, whether individual or collective.
The beauty of the landscapes
In the heart of the Vanoise massif, the event offers total immersion in exceptional panoramas, where mountains and unspoilt nature create a unique experience.
Respect for the environment
The High Trail Vanoise is above all a race in the heart of nature. That is why we pay particular attention to preserving the environment and managing this natural space responsibly.
The spirit of adventure
The High Trail Vanoise is not just a competition, but a human adventure. The event encourages solidarity, mutual aid and sharing, offering everyone a memorable experience, regardless of their level of experience.
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