Azur Trail
Uphill-Downhill Training with a Pro
Workshops & clinics

Uphill-Downhill Training with a Pro

Duration
Half day (4h)
Distance
5–13km
Level
All levels
Season
Year-round

This clinic welcomes participants of all levels from beginner to expert (able to run about 30 minutes on flat ground). Designed for those preparing their first trail race or looking to refine their downhill technique, led by a professional athlete. Limited to 20 participants maximum. Sébastien Poesy is an international Team Brooks athlete with an ITRA rating of 863 and a UTMB index of 878, bringing over 15 years of top-level experience.

What to expect

  • 8:30 – Welcome / Coffee
  • Warm-up: short trail run (15 minutes)
  • Proprioception and downhill-specific strengthening exercises
  • Downhill work: theory, posture, vision, anticipation
  • Practice on rolling and technical descents
  • Video review and individual feedback
  • Bonus block: uphill techniques (KV to ultra)
  • Optimised use of poles
  • Cool-down / debrief
  • Personalised technique analysis
  • Pro tips
  • Complete toolkit to climb and descend better

Your guides

Led by our team of state-certified Mountain Leaders (AMM), trail running experts.

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Sébastien Poesy

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Sébastien Poesy

International Team Brooks athlete, ITRA 863, UTMB index 878. Over 15 years of top-level experience. Skyrunning and short trail specialist. UTCAM 30K winner 2021 & 2022, SkyWorld Series 2023.

Included

  • Guidance by a certified Trail Mountain Guide and a Pro athlete
  • Pole loan if needed

Not included

  • Transport
  • Food and drinks
  • Accommodation
€39 / person

Next dates

Coming soon

LevelAll levels
DurationHalf day (4h)
Distance5–13km
Groupmax. 20 pers.
Min. age14 ans
LocationNice – Aire Saint-Michel
SeasonYear-round
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