Valberg snow trail 2026

Valberg Snow Trail is a New Year’s Day night race on snow held at the Valberg ski resort in the French Alps. It welcomes all participants, offering a brief, intense challenge to start the year: approximately 9 km on snow, with the official course distance listed as 9.3 km and 400 m of elevation gain. The course follows the slopes and trails within the Valberg ski area, making it a winter mountain run rather than a road race. Participants must carry a mobile phone. The finish maintains a simple, practical resort atmosphere, with soup and a hot drink provided after the cold night’s effort. The event is designed to be family-friendly, not intimidating, with the New Year tradition influencing the day as much as the course itself.