Plaisir Alpine Running Camp: Lower Engadine ()

Trail Running for a special mountain experience Thursday 30th July to Sunday 2nd August, 2009

Is running or trail running one of your passions, and do you dream to be in the mountains? If you are happy to be in the nature but incline towards a more leisurely approach, and the joy being in the mountains and shared camaraderie mean more than numbers (distance and ascent), then our Plaisir Alpine Running Camp is for you. The camp needs you to bring a little endurance and an adventurous spirit, but this mountain journey has a peaceful and enjoyable rhythm. If you dream one day to make an ultra-distance mountain race such as The North Face Ultra- Trail Tour du Mont Blanc or the Trans-Alpine, then this camp will give you a good insight into mountain running, and perhaps give you the confidence and inspiration to commit to 2010? We make a delightful four day journey, running through beautiful and diverse Alpine landscapes - enjoying the contrast of flower filled meadows and high alpine passes. On two days we break our journey overnight in mountain huts. Between these hut nights we will enjoy a restful night in the Hotel Traube in , with the luxury of a hotel bed and a gourmet dinner. Here you can also take the opportunity to sample the natural spa waters of the Bogn Engiadina, and allow them to take the tiredness out of your legs. We will run at a fairly easy pace with time to linger in the mountain meadows (unlike during races), to rest and stretch, to enjoy a picnic, or just to appreciate the panorama and camaraderie. Benefit from the experiences of mountain runners Fränzi Gissler, owner of the Laufschule Scuol, and Lizzy Hawker (TNF sponsored athlete). A World Champion (in the 2006 100km), Lizzy also won The North Face Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc in 2005 and 2008, and returns this year for a 3rd attempt. Franzi Gissler has represented Switzerland in Triathlon, and with her team partner was the best Swiss team on the Trans-Alpine Run in 2007 and 2008, and in the top ten of the mixed category.

Join us running in the nature, be inspired by the beauty of the mountains challenge yourself and you will find another world!

Laufschule Scuol – Outdoor GmbH • Punt 36A • 7550 Scuol • Schweiz Tel. +41 (0)81 860 02 06 • [email protected] • www.laufschule-scuol.ch

Course contents: * Easy mountain running in the regions of Piz Buin and Sesvenna (Switzerland and Italy) * Gentle mountain running: consolidate and expand your technique, improve running economy * Specific training for mountain running * Tips and advice for training, nutrition and racing

Included: * 4 day Mountain Running Tour with Fränzi Gissler and / or Lizzy Hawker * 2 nights accommodation in mountain huts in a dorm room with half-board * 1 night accommodation in a double room with half-board in Gourmet-Hotel/Restaurant Traube Üja * 1 entrance to the Wellness and Spa of Bogn Engiadina * Welcome gift

Program:

Thursday 10.15h: Rendezvous at Station, brief program description, send baggage to hotel 10.30-15.00h: Ardez - Chamana Tuoi (ca. 10km and 600m ascent) 18.30h: Dinner and overnight accomodation in Chamana Tuoi (mountain hut) Friday 07.30h: Breakfast 09.00-15.00h: Chamanna Tuoi - Alp Sura - Lai Blau - Alp Sura - Ardez (ca. 12km and 400m ascent), or Fuorcletta - Val Tasna - Ardez (ca. 17km and 500m ascent), return by train to Scuol 16.30-19.00h: Regeneration, entry to Spa Bogn Engiadina 19.30h: Gourmet dinner and overnight accomodation at Hotel Traube Saturday 07.30h: Breakfast 09.00-16.00h: Sur En - Val d’Uina - Pass da Slingia - Sesvenna Hutte (ca. 16 km and 1100m ascent) 19.00h: Dinner and overnight accomodation at Sesvenna Hutte (mountain hut) Sunday 07.30h: Breakfast 09.00-14.00h: Sesvenna Hutte - Fuorcla Sesvenna - S-charl (10km / 600m ascent), return to Scuol by bus ca. 16.00h: Return to Scuol; end of tour and departures

N.B. The program may change depending on weather conditions and the needs of participants Price is exclusive of public transport costs (if required)

Date: 30.07.09 - 02.08.09 4 days (3 nights) Description: Plaisir Transalpine Running Camp: Lower Engadine Price: CHF 630.-

Alpine Club members receive CHF15 discount At Hotel Traube: Single room supplement CHF 10 - per night

It may be possible to arrange accomodation for extra nights (before or after the tour) at Hotel Traube if your travel plans require.

Information / Booking

Laufschule Scuol – Outdoor Engadin GmbH • Punt 36A • 7550 Scuol • Schweiz Tel. +41 (0)81 860 02 06 • [email protected] • www.laufschule-scuol.ch

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