MØNARC® Certification Courses (Clubs & Coaches)

Exceptional sessions are organised to help clubs and coaches better supervise, understand and pass on the use of MØNARC® poles, with a hands-on, technique-focused approach.​


🏆 In 2026, the first three courses are entirely FREE of charge, offered by MØNARC® (excluding travel and accommodation).​

🗓️ Dates and locations

  • [COMPLETED] 11 & 12 April 2026 - Autrans-Vercors (Isère) with Jean-Pierre GUILLOTEAU.
  • 🟠 26 & 27 September 2026 - Parc de Sceaux (92) with Jean-Pierre GUILLOTEAU. ➡️ FULL, waiting list
  • 🟢 10 & 11 October 2026 - Saint-Cyr-Sur-Mer (Var) with Nathalie GILBERT.

These courses are designed for clubs and their instructors (coaches, leaders, monitors) who want to become more autonomous and more confident in integrating MØNARC® poles into their sessions.​

To take part, please fill in the form below (maximum two applications per club). Our team will get back to you after receiving it.

Practical information

🕞 Duration: 2 days, field format (with teaching time, technical workshops and practical scenarios).​

📦 Equipment: a pair of fully equipped MØNARC® poles will be lent to you for the duration of the course. Bring your MØNARC® if you already own a pair. Part of the teaching material is given to participants (booklet/training tool depending on the organisation).​

💰 Cost: the course is offered free of charge by MØNARC; participants arrange their own transport and accommodation.​

  • Nathalie Gilbert, ambassadrice MØNARC®

    Nathalie GILBERT (course near Toulon — 18/19 April)

    A Nordic walking coach, Nathalie supports walkers and clubs with a concrete, accessible, progress-focused approach, linking technique with the pleasure of practising.

    Her website: https://www.marche-nordique-andco.com/

    Watch on YouTube 
  • Jean-Pierre Guilloteau (JPG Montagnes), ambassadeur MØNARC®

    Jean-Pierre GUILLOTEAU (Vercors course — 11/12 April)

    A middle-mountain leader for some twenty years and a Nordic walking instructor for more than 15, Jean-Pierre is known for his teaching skill and technical rigour.​

    Author of a book on Nordic walking (Glénat) and involved in a study with Université Grenoble-Alpes, he focuses on technique, rigour… and effectiveness on the ground.​

    His website: https://www.jpgmontagnes.com/

    Watch on YouTube