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Last updated: October 7, 2025

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1. Ecrins Trail

34.2km

05:23

1,870m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. La Vallouisette

10.3km

01:17

230m

Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Tour de la Gyronde above the valley - loop trail in the Écrins National Park

6.33km

00:48

170m

150m

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4. The Fournel Trail

23.5km

03:42

1,220m

1,040m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Along the Gyr - loop trail in the Écrins National Park

4.96km

00:32

70m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Ecrins

1. Ecrins Trail

2. La Vallouisette

3. Tour de la Gyronde above the valley - loop trail in the Écrins National Park

4. The Fournel Trail

5. Along the Gyr - loop trail in the Écrins National Park

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