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:
The Ice Trail Tarentaise (ITT): A 65-km trail with 5,000 m of elevation gain.
The Altispeed: A 32-km trail run with 2,500 m of elevation gain.
La Montagnarde: A 12.5-km hike with 1,400 m of elevation gain.
In 2015, the Sports Club decided to fully commit to organizing the event and took a major step forward by transitioning from a service provider to an organizer. In 2016, the event was renamed High Trail Vanoise, marking a major turning point in its history.
In 2025, the event will exceptionally host the French Long-Distance Trail, Short-Distance Trail, and Mountain Running Championships in addition to its usual races. In 2026, it will return to its traditional Open format, with races open to everyone.
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.
➡️ The Little Vanoise Charity Run: An 8-km run to support 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 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 challenging courses; it is ranked among the top 5 high-altitude trail races, set in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, offering spectacular scenery and an exceptional setting for mountain enthusiasts.
Under the auspices of the Val d’Isère Sports Club, led by Ingrid Jacquemod since 2019, the High Trail Vanoise continues to grow and gain momentum, becoming a must-attend 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.
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 World Cup ski race, 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 that honors the best young skiers.
The Avaline Trax, nighttime ski touring races with an elevation gain of about 400 meters.
The Iserane: cycling up the Col de l’Iseran, Europe’s highest road pass, starting from Val d’Isère.
The High Trail Vanoise, a must-run high-mountain trail race.
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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