La Mégevanne: The 100% Women’s Trail Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness

A solidarity trail in the heart of Megève

La Mégevanne is a 100% women’s event that combines mountain running, a friendly atmosphere, and solidarity. A portion of the registration fees is donated to two associations dedicated to fighting breast cancer: Cœur Vanessa and Les Bonnes Fées.

Pink October: awareness and solidarity

October is all about breast cancer awareness, with lots of events happening across France. Taking part in La Mégevanne is a way to support the cause while enjoying the mountains and fresh air. The pink ribbon we see everywhere remains a powerful symbol of solidarity and the fight against breast cancer.

Whympr, a committed partner

At Whympr, we’re thrilled to do our part in this campaign. As an all-in-one app for planning outdoor adventures, we’re proud to partner with this solidarity trail and contribute to such a meaningful initiative.

Because Megève is chic, but it’s also ethical 🩷.

La Mégevanne: A Women’s Solidarity Trail for Pink October

Running to support each other

Taking part in events like La Mégevanne helps raise awareness about breast cancer, support research, and show solidarity with women affected by the disease. It’s also a chance to come together in a friendly, supportive atmosphere while enjoying a mountain run, sometimes a little muddy… October brings the best autumn colors and the perfect grippy trails for a true fall trail experience!

A solidarity edition: giving back to associations

For this 8th edition, part of the registration fees is donated to two associations:

Les Bonnes Fées

Founded in 2015 by former Miss France winners and chaired by Sylvie Tellier, Les Bonnes Fées supports women with breast cancer by guiding them through their journey and offering social and aesthetic care, such as post-mastectomy tattoos, which often help women reclaim their body and self-esteem. The association also runs awareness campaigns and fundraising initiatives to support cancer research.

Cœur Vanessa

Founded and chaired by Annick Laurent, Cœur Vanessa collects and redistributes funds to help children with cancer as well as women with breast cancer. Based in Haute-Savoie, the association organizes events to raise public awareness and financially supports public health organizations, local associations, and projects assisting patients.

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La Mégevanne: Two Routes to Explore Megève’s Stunning Landscapes

On October 11, 2025, La Mégevanne offered two trail distances for the runners:

• 9 km with 300 m of positive elevation,
• 16.5 km with 700 m of positive elevation.

All detailed information for each route is available in the Whympr app.

Starting in the heart of the village with breathtaking views

The race kicked off in the center of Megève, heading towards Rochebrune along trails with stunning views of Mont-Joly and the Mont-Blanc massif. Running surrounded by beautiful mountain landscapes is a great way to forget tired legs, muddy shoes, and the fact that the next aid station is still far away.

Refreshments at Lac de Javen

The aid station was set up at Lac de Javen, a charming little lake tucked in the alpine pastures, home to trout and tadpoles. Runners could also adjust their route: at the 5 km mark, it was possible to shorten or extend the loop depending on your level and preference.

After the effort, the reward

At the end of the race, a big festive evening was organized, featuring hot meals, music, a raffle, and even hair styling for those who wanted it.

Pink Walk and activities for everyone

Didn’t want to run? No problem! The Pink Walk in the village allowed everyone to take part in the event.

And we didn’t forget the kids: the Meg’Family is a fun run where little ones and their parents can race through the town center (costumes mandatory!). The youngest participants could also enjoy foot and bike activities throughout the village.

Whympr: Your Autumn Running Buddy

Shared values: making the mountains accessible to everyone

Since day one, Whympr has been committed to making the mountains accessible to everyone, no matter who you are. By bringing together as many tools as possible in one app, we now offer a product suited to all kinds of outdoor activities, encouraging everyone to get out and explore nature.

Summer engagement: supporting “En passant par la montagne”

Back in June, we had the chance to give a little help to the En passant par la montagne association during the Chamonix Film Festival. This organization makes the mountains accessible to vulnerable or excluded people. Sharing a climb with the young members of the association was one of our most memorable experiences of the summer.

Pink October speaks to us: supporting the solidarity trail in Megève

So naturally, a trail supporting the fight against breast cancer really spoke to us. Megève is just next to Chamonix, making it easy for us to help organize the event. All the information and routes are available in Whympr, and our Web App allowed us to create a big, beautiful visual of the trails, available in the Pack Outdoor.

Prizes to enjoy nature all year round

The winners received Whympr, Iphigénie, and Pack Outdoor prizes, everything you need to fully enjoy nature in every season!

Whympr and 1% for the Planet: a long-term commitment

One last thing: Whympr is part of 1% for the Planet, which means that a portion of the profits from Whympr, Iphigénie, and Éditions Vamos goes to carefully selected associations. This has allowed us to support Mountains Rider, CREA Mont-Blanc, and Sylv’ACCTES.

Run and Hike with Whympr!

The winners of La Mégevanne received a one-year subscription to the Pack Outdoor (Whympr, Iphigénie, and the Web App). But why is it such an essential tool for outdoor adventures?

1. Mapping (maps & layers)

Exploring trails is fun, but not getting lost is even better. With Whympr, you’ll find tons of maps to navigate anywhere in the world! You can also use a 3D view and layers showing slope steepness, sensitive wildlife areas, presence of livestock guardian dogs, and more.

2. Route creation

With Whympr, you can plan your route in advance and use it offline during your adventure. You can also track your GPX while out on a hike or run. Visualize your route with the flyover feature, which generates a video of your path on the map. Plus, you can sync Whympr with your Garmin or Suunto watch.

3. Find your perfect outing

Search among 100,000 routes and points of interest, including professionally written guides! Use filters to pick your ideal hike or trail run based on difficulty, duration, or location.

4. Tons of digital tools

Over 23,000 webcams worldwide, a peak viewer, BERA maps, weather updates, and more—no excuses left to stay indoors!

5. Share and connect with the community

Finally, you can share your adventures with the community, browse other users’ outings, exchange information about trail conditions, and create your own activity log in your profile.

Conclusion

Even though we’re already thinking about skiing, autumn is a perfect season for hiking and trail running. So, just like the runners at La Mégevanne, don’t forget to head outside and enjoy the beautiful October colors!

Throughout the month, lots of events and activities take place in towns across France to support the fight against breast cancer. You should be able to find something near you.

Either way, we can’t wait to see your adventures on Whympr! Hiking, trail running, climbing… there’s still plenty to do 🍁🍂🌞

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