42.195 km
Distance
2 800 m
Dénivelé positif
5:45:00
Temps moyen d'arrivée
650
Finishers au total
2004
Fondé en
Montagneux
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Parcours et dénivelé
An iconic alpine marathon starting in Chamonix and finishing at the foot of Mont-Blanc, traversing the Chamonix Valley with relentless elevation changes through stunning mountain scenery. The course passes through classic alpine villages including Les Praz, Argentière, and Vallorcine before descending back toward Chamonix. This is one of the most challenging marathon courses in Europe, demanding significant climbing and technical trail management.
🌤️ Météo
Early summer alpine conditions with cool mornings and mild afternoons. Occasional mountain showers possible, with significant temperature variation between valley floor and higher elevations.
🏆 Record du parcours
03:15:42
Kilian Jornet (2013)
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🎯 Anecdotes
- ▸ The race traverses four valleys and crosses the Chamonix Valley multiple times with over 2,800m of climbing—more elevation than most ultra-marathons.
- ▸ The finish elevation of 2,385m at the base of Mont-Blanc makes this marathon one of the highest-finishing point standard marathons in Europe.
- ▸ Named after Europe's highest peak, Mont-Blanc (4,808m) is visible throughout much of the race course.
- ▸ The race attracts elite trail and fell runners who treat it as a training objective for larger ultramarathons and alpine challenges.
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