Val Tho Fitness Racing

We’re going to have to Savoie-run and push hard! 💪

You’re about to embark on the very first edition of the Val Tho Fitness Racing, a unique two-person competition located in Val Thorens, in the heart of Savoie 😍. Forget classic asphalt times; here we mix running with the fitness in a cocktail that will push your mental and physical limits at high altitude, at 2 300 m above sea level ⬆. The concept is simple but ruthless: a sequence of 8 blocks of running of 768 m (6 laps each) interspersed with 8 strength and endurance stations 💥. No shortcuts here—leaving the course results in immediate disqualification! 🚫

The event profile is a true test of functional strength 🥵. Picture yourself in the heart of the highest station in Europe, far from plains, where the air gets thinner and every move demands extra effort 💨. While trying to catch your breath, you’ll switch between fast strides and power exercises such as the skiergthe sled push or burpees broad jumps 😵‍💫. It’s a bit like Rocky Balboa deciding to set up his training camp in Tarentaise 🥊. The sequence is simple: 1 000 m of SkiErg, 40 m of Sled Push, 40 m of Sled Pull, 80 m of Burpee Broad Jumps, 1 000 m of Rowing, 180 m of Farmers Carry 🧑‍🌾 and 90 m of Sandbag Lunges before the final push: 100 Wall Balls 🏐. All that with 768 m of running between each station 😨. Both members of your duo must stay tied: a gap of more than 10 seconds between you at the stations means a penalty! ⏱️

After sweating it out in pairs, the beautiful Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region offers you a chance to recover or extend the adventure 🌱. Even if you’re not there in the heart of winter, the ski lifts give access to legendary peaks like the Cime de Caron (3 200 m) 👁️. The view over the Mont-Blanc is simply monumental 😮. The mountains of Val Thorens transform into epic hikes you’ll remember for a long time 🚠. "ppfff I’ve given enough, I don’t feel like walking anymore!" Okay, we’ve got the solution ☝️. After the burpees and the sled push, your legs will beg you to rest 🙏. Head to Le Board, the station’s iconic sports center 💅. Between swimming pools, the well-being area (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi) and squash courts, it’s the perfect spot for pro-level recovery 🧖‍♂️.

Note, Val Tho is tough! 🫣