This guide describes 40 trail running routes in the Chamonix valley and around the Mont-Blanc massif, visiting France, Switzerland and Italy.
Routes range from 3.8km (2½ miles) to 168km (104 miles), and are rated 1 to 5 and classified as trail running, descent 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.
Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by 1:100,000 maps and route profiles, with safety notes and useful tips for runners.
You will also find a comprehensive equipment checklist, as well as information on running at altitude, acclimatising to the Alps, navigation, maps and mountain safety. GPX files for all routes can be downloaded after purchasing the book by logging into your Cicerone account.
Renowned as the Mecca for trail runners, the Chamonix valley and the Mont-Blanc region host some of the greatest trail running races in the world, including the Tour des Géants and the Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc.
With its spectacular mountain scenery and ethereal panoramas, the landscape offers diverse trail options and true adventure - the ideal playground for this exhilarating sport.
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