Photo: Stephan Sprinz ↗THE JOURNEY IN DETAIL
Three countries. One great loop.
A running journey around the Mont Blanc massif, staying in mountain huts and small hotels. Six long days on the trail require consistent preparation and confident movement on mountain terrain.
With old friends or new ones
Join a group or arrange a separate departure for your own team. Before travelling, we get to know each other, discuss everyone's experience and find suitable dates. You can also prepare together.
DAY BY DAY
Your daily itinerary.
A provisional itinerary. Weather, group readiness and local conditions may change the order and length of the stages.
- DAY 1 · Briefing
Chamonix. Meet the team
Check equipment, preparation and the forecast. Review the route and possible shorter alternatives.
Overnight: Chamonix - DAY 2 · Mountain trail running
Les Houches → Les Contamines
The first section of the circuit. The group settles into a sustainable pace on the climbs.
Overnight: Les Contamines - DAY 3 · Mountain trail running
Les Contamines → Les Chapieux
Cross the Col du Bonhomme area, with stops according to conditions.
Overnight: Les Chapieux - DAY 4 · Mountain trail running
Les Chapieux → Courmayeur
Cross Col de la Seigne to the Italian side of the massif.
Overnight: Courmayeur - DAY 5 · A long mountain day
Courmayeur → La Fouly
Traverse the Italian balcony trails and cross Grand Col Ferret into Switzerland.
Overnight: La Fouly - DAY 6 · Mountain trail running
La Fouly → Trient
Continue via Champex-Lac. Bovine is the main option; more difficult alternatives are at the guide's discretion.
Overnight: Trient - DAY 7 · Final stage
Trient → Chamonix
Return to France over Col de Balme and complete the circuit on a suitable route.
Overnight: Chamonix - DAY 8 · Departure
Recovery and departure
A quiet morning, a review of the journey and recovery advice.
Overnight: —
Included in the estimated price
7 nights in huts and hotels, shared accommodation
Breakfasts and dinners as listed
A local mountain specialist
Main bag transfers at accessible points
An initial readiness review with your coach
Not included in the price
Flights to the meeting point
Personal travel insurance and visas
Personal equipment
Single-room supplements and personal expenses
Lunches, snacks and lifts outside the main programme
YOUR PREPARATION
Arrive ready for the route.
For experienced trail runners. Your coach assesses readiness for consecutive days with substantial climbing. A 12-week training block is part of the preparation, not a guarantee of readiness.
Prepare with IvanBEFORE WE MEET ON THE TRAIL
What to prepare in advance
- Trail shoes already tested in training
- A running vest, soft flasks and rain protection
- Layers for changing weather and familiar trail food
- Poles, if suitable for the route and you know how to use them
Once we choose a date, we agree on the equipment list, meeting point and transfer time. Please wait until the programme is confirmed before booking flights.