Our history
The origins of High Trail Vanoise
TheOdlo High Trail Vanoise traces its origins back to 2011, when it was first held under the nameIce Trail Tarentaise (ITT). At the time, the Club des Sports de Val d’Isère was just a service provider for the Trailers Pays de Savoie association, the event’s main organizer. The first editions of the Ice Trail Tarentaise offered several routes:
➡️ L’Ice Trail Tarentaise (ITT): A 65 km trail with 5000 m of ascent.
➡️ L’Altispeed: A short 32 km trail with 2500 m ascent.
➡️ La Montagnarde: A 12.5 km hike with a 1400 m ascent.
In 2014, the Club des Sports chose to take an active role in the organization of the event, abandoning its role as service provider to take on the management. It was at this point that the event’s name was changed to Odlo High Trail Vanoise, marking an important turning point and the start of a new era.
Current High Trail Vanoise routes
➡️ The High Trail Vanoise (HTV): A trail over 65 km long with more than 4000 m of ascent.
➡️ The Trail des 5 Cols (T5C): A short trail over 30km with more than 2,500m of ascent.
➡️ Les Balcons: A trail of over 20km with 1150m of ascent.
➡️ La petite Vanoise caritative: An 8km run in support of a charitable cause.
➡️ The Trail Jeunes/Enfants: A race dedicated to the very young, 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 events in the Alps, attracting increasing numbers of participants every 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 scenery and an exceptional setting for mountain enthusiasts.
Under the aegis of the Club des Sports de Val d’Isère, headed by Ingrid Jacquemod since 2019, the Odlo High Trail Vanoise continues to grow and strengthen, becoming a must-attend event for trail and mountain adventure lovers. True to its mission, the event remains focused on offering exceptional challenges while celebrating the unique beauty and spirit of the Vanoise.
Club des Sports de Val d'Isère: HTV and sports events organizer
Founded in 1935, the Club des Sports de Val d’Isère is an emblematic institution, playing an essential role in the resort’s sporting dynamic. In 2025, with 300 members, it continues to organize a multitude of prestigious events throughout the year. Highlights include:
➡️ The prestigious Critérium de la Première Neige ski World Cup, which takes place every year on the Face de Bellevarde and the O.K.
➡️ La Scara, an emblematic international race for the best young skiers.
➡️ The Avaline Trax, night-time ski touring races, with a vertical drop of around 400m D+.
➡️ L’Iserane, cycling up the Col de l’Iseran, Europe’s highest road pass, 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
Each year, the event offers demanding courses where participants can measure themselves, push their limits and celebrate their performances, whether individual or collective.
The beauty of the landscape
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's why we pay particular attention to preserving the environment and managing this natural area 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, whatever their level of ability.
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