Where it all started
Annecy is where Trail Running Lab was born.
Surrounded by mountains, lakes and steep alpine terrain, this is where our vision of trail running took shape: a community built on real trails, long-term progression and shared effort.
Here, trail running means elevation, technical terrain and respect for the mountains.
Weekly trail runs in Annecy
Every week, we organize group trail runs around Annecy.
Multiple pace groups allow everyone to run at their own rhythm, with a focus on consistency and collective progression.
Runs take place across iconic local terrain:
Semnoz
Mont Veyrier
Bauges foothills
Aravis surroundings
No pressure.
Just movement, elevation and a strong mountain community.
A mountain-first training mindset
The Annecy community focuses on:
elevation gain and climbing efficiency
downhill technique and durability
terrain adaptation
preparation for trail and ultra-trail races
Annecy is our testing ground: ideas, sessions and concepts are refined here before spreading to other cities.
Gear & nutrition testings
Thanks to our alpine environment, Annecy regularly hosts:
shoe and equipment testings
hydration pack trials
nutrition strategy testing
Always in real trail conditions.
Join the Annecy community
Whether you live locally or train regularly in the Alps, Annecy is the heart of Trail Running Lab.