About us

The mountain is our playground, but it remains first and foremost a living and fragile environment.

Since the creation of the Trail des Cimes, a portion of the registrations is donated to the “Sentiers vivants” program, run in partnership with local valley associations. Each year, it funds trail restoration projects, awareness campaigns for users, and protection of particularly sensitive areas.

We also limit permanent marking, gradually eliminate single-use containers, and prioritize locally sourced products for our aid stations.

Organizing a mountain trail comes with responsibility: allowing everyone to enjoy it without forgetting those who live there—both people and animals.

It all started with a group ride among friends. A long loop connecting the main mountain passes of the valley, dreamed up by a few members of the Club des Arolles.

The idea for a race came a few kilometers later. The first edition brought together 180 runners and around fifty volunteers around a single route.

Since then, the event has grown, but its organization remains driven by the same club and the valley’s residents. Today, over 350 volunteers help welcome runners, provide refreshments, mark the trail, and ensure safety.