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Plan your ideal day out Trail routes Savoie Grand Revard

From forests to panoramic views, plan your perfect day out

The plateau unfolds like a vast playground: deep forests, sun-drenched clearings and paths leading to spectacular views of Lake Bourget and the Alps.

In this selection, we’ve picked out hiking trails that are particularly well-suited to running. You can run them individually or link them together to create your own route. The times given are based on a walking pace.

Some routes are perfect for clocking up the kilometres at a gentle pace, whilst others invite you to seek out a bit more elevation and panoramic views. Choose your route, let the scenery carry you along and savour the simple pleasure of running in Savoie Grand Revard.

Accessible trail running routes on the Revard plateau

In Savoie Grand Revard, it’s easy to get started with trail running. The plateau offers numerous forest tracks and gentle trails that are perfect for a first experience in the mountains. The routes around La Féclaz, Mont Revard and Saint-François-de-Sales allow you to run without any technical difficulties whilst enjoying an exceptional natural setting.

Short loops for a quick run, gentle routes to build up your stamina or longer trails to gain confidence: there’s a route to suit everyone’s ability and what they fancy doing at the time.

Trail runs to push your limits

More experienced runners will also find plenty to challenge them in Savoie Grand Revard. Leaving the plateau behind, some routes head towards the panoramic ridges or the massif’s viewpoints, featuring greater elevation gain and more technical sections.

Steady climbs to get your heart rate up, dynamic descents through spruce forests or long, scenic cross-country stretches: Le Revard is a superb training ground for preparing for a race or simply pushing yourself.

Running in spectacular surroundings at the heart of the Bauges Massif

Trail running and stunning scenery go hand in hand here. On every run, the panoramic views remind you that you’re running in an exceptional setting. The trails wind through vast forests, emerge into sun-drenched clearings and regularly open up to spectacular views of Lake Bourget, Chambéry and the Alps.

Ready to plan your next trail run?

Explore the trail routes in Savoie Grand Revard, choose the distance that suits you and let the plateau guide your stride. One thing is certain: once you’re out on the trails, you’ll soon be itching to return.