
Trail Running - Chamonix and the Mont Blanc Region
A guidebook describing 40 trail running routes in the Chamonix Valley and around the Mont Blanc massif, visiting France, Switzerland and Italy.
The routes, which range from 3.8km (2½ miles) to 168km (104 miles), are graded from 1 to 5 and categorised as trail running, fell running or skyrunning.
Starting from Chamonix, Les Houches, Servoz, Champex, Courmayeur, Orsières and Vallorcine among others, and covering classic ultra trail routes as well as shorter day runs, there is something for every runner.
OVERVIEW
Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping and route profiles, with notes on safety and useful tips for runners. Also included is a comprehensive equipment checklist plus information on running at altitude, adapting to the Alps, navigation, maps and mountain safety. GPX files for all routes are available.
Renowned as a mecca for trail runners, the Chamonix Valley and Mont Blanc region is home to some of the greatest trail running races in the world, including the Tour des Géants and Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. The landscape, with its dramatic mountain scenery and ethereal vistas, offers diverse trail options and true adventure — the perfect playground for this exhilarating sport.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Map key
- Location of routes
- Introduction
- The Chamonix Mont Blanc region
- Bases for a trail running holiday
- Travelling to the Alps
- Travelling around the Chamonix valley and region
- Weather and forecasts
- Maps
- Safety and mountain rescue
- Insurance
- Mountain running in the Alps
- What’s different about running in the Alps?
- Trail kit
- Adapting to the Alps
- Mountain skills
- Navigation
- Using this guide
France
Chamonix start
- Route 1 Mer de Glace
- Route 2 River track to Argentière
- Route 3 Merlet
- Route 4 La Flégère
- Route 5 Refuge Moëde Anterne
- Route 6 La Jonction
- Route 7 Chamonix Vertical KM
- Route 8 Marathon du Mont Blanc
- Route 9 80km du Mont Blanc
Vallorcine valley start
- Route 10 Lac d’Emosson
- Route 11 Col de la Terrasse
- Route 12 Albert Premier
- Route 13 Aiguilles Rouges
- Route 14 Mont Buet
- Les Houches/Servoz start
- Route 15 Le Brévent
- Route 16 Le Prarion
- Route 17 Col de Tricot
- Route 18 Lac Vert
- Route 19 Charousse
Outside Chamonix valley
- Route 20 Nid d’Aigle
- Route 21 Refuge de Doran
- Route 22 Mont Truc
- Route 23 Mont Joly
- Route 24 Refuge de Tré-le-Tête
- Route 25 Tête Nord des Fours
Switzerland
- Route 26 Mont de l’Arpille
- Route 27 Croix de Fer
- Route 28 Fenêtre d’Arpette
- Route 29 Cabane d’Orny
- Route 30 Mont Fourchon
- Route 31 Cols Fenêtre and Chevaux
Italy
- Route 32 Mont de la Saxe
- Route 33 Tête Entre Deux Sauts
- Route 34 Italian Val Ferret
- Route 35 Col d’Arp
- Route 36 Punta della Croce
International Race Recces
- Route 37 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB)
- Route 38 Orsières, Champex, Chamonix (OCC)
- Route 39 Courmayeur, Champex, Chamonix (CCC)
- Route 40 Traces des Ducs de Savoie (TDS)
OTHER INFORMATION
- ISBN: 9781852848002
- Published: 13 Apr 2016, reprinted 9 Jun 2020
- Edition: First
- Pages: 240
- Size: 17.20 x 11.60 x 1.40cm
- Weight: 270g
- Format: Paperback
- Authors: Kingsley Jones
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