LES BIENFAITS DE L'ENTRAÎNEMENT EN MONTAGNE Avec Blandine L'Hirondel & Mathis Dumas

Why does training in the mountains improve endurance? Does altitude really make a difference, even for amateurs? And how can you enjoy the mountains without taking risks? In this episode recorded in Tignes for the Étoiles du Sport (Stars of Sport) program, we discuss altitude training and winter sports in a very practical way. With us: Blandine L’Hirondel, one of the best French trail runners, Mathis Dumas, high-mountain guide and photographer. They explain how they train, what the mountains offer them, and the most common mistakes they see among athletes starting out at altitude. We cover: the real effects of altitude on performance; the benefits of cross-country skiing or ski touring as alternatives to running in winter; how to prepare for a mountain outing and minimize risks; The benefits of tools like Garmin watches for navigation and safety during outings; and how climate change is already impacting the sport. A simple, useful, and highly practical episode to understand how to get the most out of mountain training. A big thank you to our partner GARMIN, the ÉTOILES DU SPORT organization, and Valentin Zelani for his support. For partnership inquiries: [email protected] 🎧 Available on all audio platforms 📺 Video version on YouTube and Spotify 📲 Exclusive clips available on social media: @SAFEPACEMEDIA 🎙 A Winter Productions executive production for Fondamental Group 🎬 Producers: Régis Lamanna-Rodat, Hugo Clément 👥 Presenters: Hugo Clément, Charlotte Morel, Hugo Tormento, Fred Belaubre 📝 Reporter: Clara De Beaujon 🎥 Studio Director: Victor Cavaillole 🎞️ Editor: Anaël Dang 📹 Camera Operator: Maxence Grunfogel 🎙 Sound Recording: Laurent Kadouch 🎧 Mixer: Marc Taillardat 🎨 Graphic Design: Antonin Maja 🎼 Sound Design: Tim Girerd 🧩 Animations: Laurent Denamur 🖼️ Thumbnails: Romana Dodici 📦 Production Manager: Amine Kidia 🎛️ Post-production: Jules Turbil, Simon Lafontaine 💻 Administration: Thomas Huart, Rose Fino Photo credit: Romain Rigal