Altitude Training Camp for Sierre-Zinal

Join us for a four-day acclimatization experience, where you’ll acquaint yourself with a segment of the Sierre-Zinal trail and navigate specific mountain paths under the guidance of an accomplished coach, Jérôme Vanderschaeghe. Accommodation and meals will be provided at the Cabane du Petit Mountet (2142m).

July 1st to 4th, 2025:

4 days of comprehensive guided training, 3 nights with half-board at the Cabane, 3 organized lunch meals (lunch pack or restaurant), 1 entry to the pool and spa and assured registration for the Sierre-Zinal race.

Package Price: 750.- All Taxes Included

Bookings can be made using the form below (8 places available).

For further information:
petitmountet@bluewin.ch
or +41 79 549 73 86

The training camp is suitable for everyone, regardless of physique, age, etc. The only level required is to run/walk Sierre-Zinal in a maximum of 6-7 hours.

1ST DAY, TUESDAY, JULY 1ST:

Meet at Zinal at 2 PM at the Tzoucdana relay.

– Contact with the coach
– 3 PM, embark on a 1.5-hour hike to the Cabane du Petit Mountet

Baggage transportation will be efficiently arranged to the cabin (baggage pickup at the communal parking near the Tzoucdana relay).

2ND DAY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND:

– Day hike-race at altitude

Choice of route depending on conditions, return to Petit Mountet in the afternoon.

3RD DAY, THURSDAY, JULY 3RD:

Engage in a two-part training session (morning and afternoon):

– 1.5 hours of specific to Sierre-Zinal training, focusing on technique, running economy, and interval workshops

– Endurance training at altitude for 1.5 to 2 hours

4TH DAY, FRIDAY, JULY 4TH:

Descent to Zinal, followed by a bus ride to Chandolin.

– Conduct training on the Sierre-Zinal course: Chandolin-Zinal (approx. 19km/650m+)

– Enjoy access to the pool and spa facilities in Zinal

– Conclude the stay with a debriefing over a meal in Zinal

Baggage transportation will be efficiently organized back to Zinal.

Stay in the cabin’s cozy, private rooms (no large dormitories), complete with showers and toilets on each floor.

Each evening, a menu will be offered for the evening meal, in addition to a hearty breakfast each morning.

Lunch arrangements are also made (either a takeaway picnic or restaurant).

Beverages are not included in the package.

Jérôme, 35, father of two children, is a Belgian trail runner and ultra-trailer.

For 10 years now, he has been taking part in numerous Trail events in Switzerland, Europe and around the world.

For several years, he has been one of Belgium’s top runners. In 2019, he took part in the marathon format world championship (44th).

Jérôme completed the Sierre-Zinal trail in 2 hours and 55 minutes and achieved victories in several Swiss trails, including Trail du Rock, des Cabanes, de la Vallée de Joux, and secured top 5 positions in marathons such as Grand Saint-Bernard, Lavaredo (48km), Eiger (35km), and more.

His specialties include longer distances, with notable wins such as the 85km Échappée Belle in France in 2022 and a 7th place on the Diagonale des Fous (165km/10000m+) in the same year.

His 2023 achievements include triumphs in the 70km Montreux Trail Festival and the Trail du Besso, along with a second-place finish in the 110km Restonica Trail by UTMB (Corsica).

In 2024, he finished 3rd in the Cape Town Ultra Trail (South Africa).

Residing in Val d’Anniviers since winter 2019, Jérôme serves as a patroller in the Grimentz-Zinal.

Drawing from his extensive experience, Jérôme is eager to share insights on training, nutrition, running technique, and more.

He looks forward to meeting you and sharing his wealth of knowledge.