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Côte d'Azur Trail Running Retreat
Due to the its proximity to the Alps, the Côte d'Azur's landscape diversifies quickly between coastal and mountainous terrain. It's a diverse landscape which encompasses a Mediterranean coastline with a variety of beaches (pebbly, sandy, rocky) alongside a steep, mountainous hinterland that rises sharply from the sea, creating rugged peaks, canyons, and valleys.
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The Côte d'Azur offers a great selection of running locations, along with amazing towns and villages for us to visit after our runs!
What's included?
✅ All guided runs
✅ Private rooms in a stunning Provençal villa
✅ Transport to and from runs
✅ Breakfast every morning
✅ Dinners every evening
✅ Use of the swimming pool, boules pitch, table tennis and quiet areas.
TICKET PRICES:
All bedrooms include 4 days of runs/activities + 3 nights of accommodation:
Prices are per room (not per person).
£300 - double bedroom with shared bathroom
£315 - triple bedroom with shared bathroom (3x single beds) - SOLD
£330 - double bedroom #1 with ensuite
£330 - double bedroom #2 with ensuite
£330 - quadruple bedroom with shared bathroom (1x double bed, 2x single beds)
£350 - master bedroom with ensuite - SOLD
£40 - extra night charge (per person, per night)
Room photos are shown at the bottom of the page.
THE RUNS:
Lac St Cassien: lakeside trails with amazing views
Cannes promenade: flat, and great for people watching
St Jean Cap Ferrat: rugged penninsula
Mont Boron + Nice: hilly trails above Nice, with epic views of the city
Parc de la Valmasque: forest trails
Peyloubier: local trails and epic views
THE ITINERARY:
Friday 2 October:
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Most guests will arrive in the morning
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Morning activities will be confirmed when guests' travel plans are confirmed
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Lac St Cassien (13km)
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Use the facilities / relax at the villa
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Dinner: provided at the villa
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Evening: guests are free to use this time as they wish
Saturday 3 October:
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Breakfast at the villa
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Run along the promenade into Cannes (10km)
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Stop for a post-run je ne sais quoi in Cannes
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Eat and freshen up at the villa
- Hike into the picturesque village of St Paul de Vence
- Post-run explore of the village
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Use the facilities / relax at the villa
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Dinner: provided at the villa
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Evening: guests are free to use this time as they wish
Sunday 4 October:
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Breakfast at the villa
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Hills for breakfast in Cabris
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Stop for a post-run coffee in the quaint village of Cabris
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Double run day:
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St Jean Cap Ferrat (12km)
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Mont Boron + Nice old town (10km)
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Explore Nice old town, refuelling with coffee, ice cream and dollops of joie de vivre!
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Use the facilities / relax at the villa
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Dinner: provided at the villa
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Evening: guests are free to use this time as they wish
Monday 5 October:
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Breakfast at the villa
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Peyloubier (12km)
Some guests might depart at this time. Guests who are staying on, can choose whether to:
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Relax at the villa and use the facilities
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Explore the region, guided by the host
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Dinner: provided at the villa
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Evening: guests are free to use this time as they wish
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
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Your flight/train/car transportation to the Côte d'Azur
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Your fuel (food and hydration) during runs and activities
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Anything else you choose to buy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Do I need to be a member of Cheltenham and Gloucester Trail Runners?
No you don't. There will probably be a mixture of members and non-members on the trip.
Is it just running, running and more running? Is it a "boot camp"?
No and no! We'll do plenty of running, but there will also be a healthy amount of downtime to rest and recover, which is built into every day of the retreat.
Are any of the runs optional? Can I 'sit out' any of the runs?
Yes you can. The aim is for everyone to have the best trip possible, and sometimes that might include extra rest. There could be a situation where some of the group attend one of the runs, and some of the group stay at the villa to rest.
What's the refund policy?
We understand that sometimes life circumstances change our plans. However, once you have booked your room cash refunds are not possible. You do have, however, up until 60 days before the retreat to contact us by email if you would like to cancel your booking in exchange for 'C&G credit', which can be used to pay for any future courses with us, or any merch items, retreats or one-to-one coaching. An admin fee of 10% will be applicable.
Where's the nearest airport?
Nice-Côte d'Azur is the closest airport. There are regular direct flights to Nice airport from various airports across the UK.
Do I need to rent a car?
No, there’s no requirement for you to rent a car - transport will be provided.
Can I buy my own food?
Yes, absolutely!
