trail running
Training Week in the Alps - Training, Technique, and Knowledge
During this trail running week, you’ll learn more than just how to run efficiently uphill and safely downhill. Between challenging climbs, technical descents, and peaceful moments in nature, you’ll learn to better understand your body and experience the Alps with all your senses. The program is rounded out with workshops and expert guidance.
This week combines training, technique, theory, and team spirit—ideal for beginners and advanced runners who want to deepen their trail running skills while experiencing nature intensely.
Highlights
- Accompaniment by ASTA and BSPA certified trail running guides
- Additional support from a certified physical therapist, a nutrition expert, and a yoga coach
- Enjoy an unspoiled alpine region, far away from mass tourism
Our experts:
Prerequisites:
The trail running training week is ideal for both beginners and advanced runners.
Beginners: You run regularly (e.g., 10–15 km), are athletic and adventurous, but have little or no experience with trails or mountains. You want to get to know trail running in the Alps in an accessible way:
- 10–20 miles per day
- Slow pace, lots of explanation and guidance
- Focus on experience, development, and safety
- Ideal as a first mountain trail experience
Advanced: You already have experience with longer endurance runs or have participated in trail runs in Germany, the Netherlands, or Belgium. You run regularly, are fit, accustomed to hilly terrain, and are looking for varied challenges.
- 15–25 km per day
- More technical routes and greater elevation gain (1000 m+)
- Challenging trails that can lead to mountain peaks
- Knowledge of materials and basic mountain techniques available
The program at a glance
Friday, July 31, 2026: Individual arrival in Tyrol and introduction
Topic: Basics and running technique
In the afternoon: Welcome, overview of the week, and equipment check (poles, shoes, backpack)
Leisurely trail run to get to know each other.
After dinner, theory session: "What is trail running?"
→Equipment and safety in the mountains, brief weather lesson, pacing
→Weekly program and group assignments
Saturday, August 1, 2026: Uphill technique and strength
Topic: Efficient uphill running and strength endurance
After a 10-15 minute warm-up, first technique training:
→Running vs. walking passages
→Use of poles (timing and rhythm, technique)
→Short hill intervals
→Running on different surfaces (gravel, forest, rock)
→Posture and stride frequency
Afternoon theory session: Orientation
→Topographic maps, contour lines
→Short practical exercise
After dinner: Physiotherapy session
Sunday, August 2, 2026: Downhill technique and long run
Topic: Downhill technique and application in the terrain
Morning and afternoon: Long trail run (4-5 hours) and downhill running technique training
We will start early in two groups (beginners/advanced), with a lunch break along the way (stop at a hut or snack)
→Downhill running (stride length, posture, shock absorption, gallop technique)
→Energy management and nutrition on the go
After dinner: Yoga session
Monday, August 3: Interval training and alternative training
Topic: Speed and basic endurance
In the morning, start interval training on the trail
In the afternoon, there is the option of alternative training with a mountain bike tour or a via ferrata:
→2-3 hours of MTB on forest roads and trails
→Focus on technique, balance, and endurance or
→Via ferrata with difficulty level C (medium)
After dinner: Theory of nutritional basics and practical tips
Tuesday, August 4: Final session and wrap-up
Topic: Technique integration and wrap-up
In the morning, a relaxed final run with varying terrain and application of the techniques learned.
After the group photo, the joint wrap-up and individual departures will take place later in the morning.
Included services:
- 4 nights' accommodation with half board at the Hotel Wienerhof in Trins
- Accompaniment by certified trail running guides
- Workshop with certified physical therapist or core stability session
- Workshop with nutrition expert
- yoga session
- Free product trials
- Trail running packing list
- GPX data for the routes
- Wipptal Card = Ticket for public transportation in the Wipptal region (between Innsbruck Central Station and Brenner)
- Photos from the trail running trip
Dates and prices:
Date:
Friday, July 31, 2026, to Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Price: €735 per person in a double room
Single room supplement: €50
Supplement for double room for single use: €90
Minimum number of participants:6 people
Maximum number of participants: 12 people
Your accommodation:Wienerhof in Trins
Trail running booking form
Privacy policy:
Booking and cancellation policy:
You will receive all details, including a packing list and invoice, six weeks before arrival. The invoice must be paid four weeks before arrival.
Cancellation policy:
Up to six weeks before arrival: €75 cancellation fee per person
6 to 2 weeks before arrival: 30% cancellation fee
From 2 weeks before arrival: 50% cancellation fee
We recommend that you take out cancellation insurance with Europäische Reiseversicherung. With your booking confirmation, we will send you a link where you can take out your insurance easily, quickly, and online when you book.
Providers for the tour:
Incoming Reisebürogesellschaft GmbH
Rathausplatz 1
6150 Steinach a. Br.
Phone: 0043 5272 6270