
Your personal path to your next trail running goal
Trail running is more than just running.
It is a connection to nature, a challenge, and a journey of personal development.
I support runners in achieving their personal goals – from getting started with trail running to ultra-trail running. As a passionate trail runner and coach, I know the challenges from my own experience.
My individual, tailored 1:1 coaching includes personal support, regular training adjustments and real trail running experience on my most beautiful home trails in Valais and the Bernese Oberland.
👉 Don't just talk. Run. Don't just talk.
The right offer for your goal




Beginners and hikers
Beginners who want to start trail running safely.
Hikers who love being active in nature and the mountains.
Ambitious runners
Ambitious trail runners and mountain runners who want to improve in a targeted way.
Runners who love nature, mountains & exercise.
Ultra and marathon runners
Ultratrail athletes and marathon runners who want to prepare in a structured way.
This is what runners say about the coaching
Laufen mit Lars ist mehr als reines Training. Perfekt geplante Trails, angenehme Persönlichkeit, wertvolle Tipps und jede Menge Leidenschaft für die Berge. Jedes Training macht Spass und macht Freude auf mehr! 👟⛰️
Sebastien
Ich war schon auf mehreren Trails im Wallis zusammen mit Lars unterwegs und es war jedesmal das Highlight der Woche.
Lars hat sich immer sehr gut vorbereitet und gute Routen ausgesucht.
Man hat jedesmal neue Routen entdeckt welche ich zum Teil als Walliser auch noch nicht kannte.
Lars hat ein grosses und breites Wissen uber Trailrunning, Lauftechnik und Bewegen am Berg welches er doch seine langjährige Erfahrung auch mit den anderen teilt.
Es macht mir immer Spass mit Lars unterwegs zu sein.
Alrxander
Mit Lars zu Laufen ist immer ein Abenteuer und es wird nie langweilig! Er kennt viele unbekannte Trails auf denen die Zeit wie im Flug vergeht. Das Nievau der Läufer und Wetter werden in der Planung stets miteinbezogen. Ich konnte bisher viel von Lars lernen, nicht nur auf den Trails, sondern auch übeer Intervalltraining und Laufvorbereitung für längere Wettkämpfe! Ich freue mich schon auf die nächsten Laufabenteuer 🙂🤗!!
Viviane
Why choose running coaching with Lafere?
As an experienced trail running coach, I combine sound coaching with a passion for the mountains and professional training planning.
Experience individual coaching that promotes technique, endurance and mental strength – for sustainable success and enjoyment of trail running.
What you can expect:
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Personal running coaching for trail running (all levels)
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Individual training plan adapted to your level (TrainingPeaks)
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Technique, endurance & mental strength in the field
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Sustainable performance development instead of short-term successes
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Coaching in alpine terrain – practical & realistic
This way you avoid injuries, overexertion and wasted potential.
Trail running should be challenging – but also enjoyable .

Trail running in Valais & Bernese Oberland
The best trails start right outside my front door.
The Valais and the Bernese Oberland offer perfect conditions for trail running and trail running – from flowing to alpine, from short to ultra-long.
As a local running coach in Switzerland, I know:
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the trails
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the conditions
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the challenges in alpine terrain
And that's exactly what makes my coaching personal, practical and efficient .
For me, trail running is not just individual training . In addition to running coaching, I organize community runs with the trail-maniacs Oberwallis.
Running, laughing, learning and experiencing the mountains together – trail running connects people .
About me
Your running coach for trail running
I have been active in trail running and trail running for over 20 years .
After marathons on the road, my path consistently led me to the mountains – to longer, more technical trails and ultra runs over 100 km, including UTMB.
Today I share my experience as a personal running coach for trail running – honestly, practically and with enthusiasm.
Certified esa leader for trail running and mountain running
Experienced ultratrail runner
Crew chief trail-maniacs Upper Valais

More from the world of trail running
On my blog you'll find posts about trail running , tips on training plans and race preparation , reports on scrambling , insights into my community , and photos of my adventures in the mountains . Discover the latest posts and join me on my trails, at races, and on shared running adventures.
























