Trail
L’Ours Brun (4h)
3.8 km
Start: Aug 13, 12:30 PM
35.00 EUR
GRIMPETTE DES POSETTES
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Trail in France, Chamonix
Distances
Trail
La Grizzly (6h)
3.8 km
Start: Aug 14, 11:30 AM
45.00 EUR
Trail
La Montée à Dédé (sèche)
3.8 km
Start: Aug 14, 05:00 PM
20.00 EUR
Trail
Le Petit Ours (2h)
3.8 km
Start: Aug 14, 01:30 PM
30.00 EUR
About
The GRIMPETTE DES POSETTES is a convivial running event held at the Vallorcine cable car in Chamonix, offering four formats—The Little Bear (3h continuous), The Brown Bear (4h), and The Grizzly (6h)—where participants climb as many times as they can with cable car descents. A dry ascent (La Montée à Dédé) is also timed.
Catering & aid stations
Village de départ à Vallorcine (salle polyvalente, toilettes, points d’eau).
Pacers
Pacemakers are announced for each start wave on the event day ("Renntag pour Laufende"). Refer to the official schedule for target times per wave and pacer flag indicators.
Results
View official resultsTypical weather in Chamonix
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan2°-6°
↑ 08:11
↓ 17:13
Feb4°-5°
↑ 07:37
↓ 17:58
Mar8°-2°
↑ 06:46
↓ 18:39
Apr11°2°
↑ 06:47
↓ 20:20
May15°6°
↑ 06:01
↓ 20:58
Jun20°11°
↑ 05:42
↓ 21:26
Jul22°12°
↑ 05:58
↓ 21:21
Aug22°12°
↑ 06:33
↓ 20:42
Sep18°9°
↑ 07:12
↓ 19:45
Oct15°5°
↑ 07:50
↓ 18:48
Nov8°-1°
↑ 07:34
↓ 17:02
Dec3°-5°
↑ 08:08
↓ 16:49
What's included in entry
- Cable car descent included
- Water stations
- Barbecue meal
Prices & signup
- L’Ours Brun (4h)35.00 EUR
- La Grizzly (6h)45.00 EUR
- Le Petit Ours (2h)30.00 EUR
- La Montée à Dédé (sèche)20.00 EUR
FAQ
Do I need to fill out a PPS form?
Yes. All members, adults and minors, must complete their PPS on the FFA site. Minors need a medical certificate plus PPS on first registration; renewals require only the PPS. Adults need the PPS for first registration or renewal. The medical certificate is not required for adults.
I paid my membership, but I haven’t received my license.
Have you filled out your PPS? If yes, check your spam folder. If the license is still missing, contact the club.
Can I attend a training session before joining?
Yes. New members can attend two training sessions before obtaining their license. You must be up to date with your membership by the third session.
Where can I find the training schedule?
On the CMBM homepage, click the TRAINING button. The location and program are indicated on the schedule page 48 hours before each session.
How can I retrieve my club T-shirt?
During training sessions. Contact the club shop manager, Thibault Descollonges, at 06 26 22 35 86 in advance.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:51:45 PM
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