A TRAIL journey into
the french alps
Hotel Saint Roch | June 28 - July 3
Last tickets available now
The summit is our sanctuary, the trail our tribulation. Join us on Le Pilgrimage: the journey that will challenge you while you follow in the footsteps of our patron pilgrim Saint Roch and discover the best trails in the French Alps. Your spirit is elevated by the breathtaking routes and the comfort of a shared safe haven: Hotel Saint Roch. Because a true pilgrimage is all about the journey and sharing stories over a well-deserved meal and drink at the end.
LE PILGRIMAGE
DE SAINT ROCH
Le Pilgrimage Trail
Le Pilgrimage offers a unique blend of adventure, community, and comfort. It’s not a race, but a challenging trail journey shared with like-minded souls.
Over five days, you’ll run three self-supported stages at your own pace, each returning to our base camp at Hotel Saint Roch, where you’ll rest, eat, and sleep in shared rooms.
The stages take you through the best trails of Parc National des Écrins, with checkpoints placed throughout the route. We finish with a celebratory dinner and party at the hotel.
Spaces are limited to 40, so sign up early!
You'll stay at our alpine base camp, Hotel Saint Roch, and run three tough stages (±120 km, ±8,000 m elevation gain) over five days, with stunning views, great food, and adventure.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR PILGRIMAGE?
Program:
June 28 - opening dinner & briefing
June 29 - stage 1
June 30 - stage 2
July 1 - stage 3
July 2 - stage 3 + finish party
July 3 - check out
Your entry fee will include:
Half board based stay (incl. breakfast & plat du jour dinners)
Post-run pasta
GPS live tracking on Follow My Challenge including tracker rental
All routes in komoot collection & GPX files
Trail book & brevet card
Goodies from our partners
All hotel facilities, including spa & swimming pool
WHERE WILL WE TAKE YOU
The area around Hotel Saint Roch offers some of France’s most breathtaking mountain landscapes, where nature and personal challenge meet.
As you navigate the trails of Parc National des Écrins, you’ll follow dramatic ridges, pass high-altitude lakes and refuges, and take in glacier views while tackling tough terrain.
The paths are unmarked, inviting you to rely on your own navigation, be it a map, smartphone, or watch. A Trail Book with the final routes, resupply points and .gpx routes will be sent ahead of the event.
At the checkpoints, you might discover pilgrim treasures, small, meaningful items to sustain you on this challenging journey.
STAGE 1 - JUNE 29
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In Stage 1, you’ll tackle the first trails of the Pays des Écrins, one of France’s most breathtaking natural areas. Winding paths lead steadily upward to the stage’s highest point, the Crête de Pendine, towering over 2,700 meters. Following the ridge, you’ll be rewarded with unparalleled views of the Écrins Massif.
From the Col du Bal, the trail descends into the secluded Narreyroux Valley—a serene, hidden gem surrounded by dramatic peaks. At the checkpoint, take a moment to pause and soak in the tranquil beauty of the valley. From there, the trail descends further, dropping below the treeline before a scenic traverse leads you back to the basecamp at Hotel Saint Roch.
Routes are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions. -
25 - 30 kilometers
1.750 - 2.000 altimeters
Final route will be announced several weeks before via the trail book.
Note: All Pilgrimage routes are unsupported and require significant endurance and navigation through mountainous landscapes. More information can be found in the Q&A.
STAGE 2 - June 30
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Stage 2 takes you through the stunning Vallouise Valley. After descending into the valley, a long climb begins toward its namesake, Col de Vallouise, at 2,621 meters. From here, you’ll traverse desolate terrain, passing serene alpine lakes and enjoying the quiet beauty as you cross the Mont Brison Massif.
A new passage takes you along the dramatic foothills of the Tenailles de Montbrison, with views of Puy Saint Vincent across the valley. A descent brings you back into the lower elevations, followed by a final climb to the basecamp at Hotel Saint Roch.
Routes are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen weather conditions.
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25 - 30 kilometers
2.000 - 2.250 altimeters
Final route will be announced several weeks before via the trail book.
Note: All Pilgrimage routes are unsupported and require significant endurance and navigation through mountainous landscapes. More information can be found in the Q&A.
STAGE 3 - July 1 & 2
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Stage 3 is a two-day journey that includes an overnight stay at Refuge de Pelvoux. You’ll begin by climbing steadily through the Vallée d’Entre les Aigues, leading to a dramatic passage into the Celse-Nière Valley. Here, you stand at the base of Mont Pelvoux, a majestic mountain renowned for its sharp peaks. Following the trail upward, you’ll reach the refuge, where you’ll spend the night surrounded by alpine beauty.
The next morning begins with a descent from Refuge de Pelvoux, passing through the charming mountain village of Ailefroide. One final climb awaits, taking you to a viewpoint that offers a sweeping panorama of the trails you’ve traversed over the past days. A final descent and a short climb bring you back to the basecamp, where Le Pilgrimage concludes with a celebratory finisher’s dinner.
Routes are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions. -
2-days stage, including a overnighter in a refuge
60 kilometers
3.750 - 4.250 altimeters
Final route will be announced several weeks before via the trail book.
Note: All Pilgrimage routes are unsupported and require significant endurance and navigation through mountainous landscapes. More information can be found in the Q&A.
Our basecamp, start and finish point, and the place to rest, meet, eat, sleep, and celebrate after Le Pilgrimage is Hotel Saint Roch, a cozy retreat nestled in the mountains, offering a perfect base after long days on the trails.
Hotel Saint Roch provides comfortable shared bedrooms with mountain views, a soothing sauna for post-run recovery, a swimming pool, a living room with a crackling fireplace, and a welcoming bar where you can share tales from the trails with fellow pilgrims.
We’ll offer freshly prepared meals, including French breakfasts, post-run pasta, and a communal ‘plat du jour’ dinner at the shared table.
THE basecamp
HOTEL AMENITIES
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Book your bed in a shared bedroom, equipped with a private bathroom and mountain views.
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Daily plat du jours by chef Anne and her team, fresh pasta upon return, and a full French buffet breakfast to start each day.
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A spacious and comfortable restaurant, which we call our living room, complete with a fireplace and a bar to share tales from the trails.
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Need to refresh? How about a dip in our spa and outdoor swimming pool?
Le pilgrimage
PACKAGE - €845
1x Le Pilgrimage entry
5x nights bed (incl. 1 refuge night)
5x plat du jour-dinners incl. opening dinner
5x breakfast
3x post run pasta
2x checkpoint snacks
1x finishers party
Usage of all hotel facilities: living room, bar, hot showers, hot tub, swimming pool
When: June 28 - July 3 2026
Where: Puy-Saint-Vincent, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Duration: 5 nights, 6 days
Stages: 3 stages, ±120 kilometres, ±7.000 altimeters
Difficulty level: demanding / ultra
Type: self-supported during stages, supported at basecamp
Basecamp: Hotel Saint Roch
Food & drinks: daily breakfast, ‘plat du jour’ dinner & post run snacks included. Drinks at own expense.
Tickets: 845 euro per person
Max group size: 40 runners
Pilgrimage SUMMARY
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No, the route is not marked. You are responsible for navigating using your own smartphone or gps-device.
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Nobody said finding salvation was easy. Completing all three loops of Le Pilgrimage is a true test of endurance and resilience, with each loop covering long alpine distances and requiring 6- hours of running and hiking on average.
Participants must be prepared to navigate self-supported in mountainous terrain, carrying their own supplies.
This challenge demands the ability to complete multiple consecutive days on foot, each averaging 25-30 kilometers with 2,000 meters of elevation gain.
Experience in high-altitude or rugged terrain and the ability to handle challenging weather conditions are essential. -
This region is famous for it’s sun. Usually in July the weather is stable. But as always, in the mountains the weather is unpredictable so pack accordingly.
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Under all circumstances, make sure to bring or carry: a whistle, headlamp, waterproof jacket, thermal layers, small first aid kit, emergency blanket and GPS device or map.
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Stage 3 is so long that you’ll spend the night along the trail in a mountain refuge instead of returning to the hotel. The overnighter in the refuge is part of the package.
FAQ’s
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Puy-Saint-Vincent is located near Briançon and the Italian border. We recommend traveling by train to Argentière-les-Écrins, the nearest station. The closest airport is Turin, while Marseille Airport also offers good rates. Of course, you can easily reach us by car.
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Your package will include quite a lot, but what we don’t include are drinks, except the first two that will be on us at the finishers party.
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Valid health insurance is required, and travel insurance with mountain coverage is essential, as the organization is not liable for any damages or injuries.
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In keeping with the social spirit of the event, we ask all participants to share the basecamp experience, which means booking the full package is required.
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It is not possible to bring your pet. There are sheep herds with guard dogs in the area, and, moreover, wolves roam the region as well.
MEET THE CREW
ANNE
CHEF DE CUISINE
Simon
FOUNDER & HOST
Martijn
CONTENT
PILGRIMAGE JOURNAL
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supporters
GRAVEL
September 6 - 11, 2026
TRAIL
June 28 - July 3 2026
Thirty pilgrims from eight countries gathered in Puy-Saint-Vincent for the second edition of Le Pilgrimage Trail. What followed was a journey through the Écrins: 125 kilometres, 7,500 metres of climbing, shared meals, cold refuge nights and mountain trails that turned strangers into comrades.