Races

Ultra Trail Du Mont-Blanc (UTMB)

Chamonix, FranceAugust

Chamonix. Three countries around Mont Blanc. Grand Col Ferret in the second night, then the long drop to La Fouly.

106 mi+33,639 ft-33,636 ft46:302,641 ft to 8,435 fttech 8/1024 stations3 countriesMont BlancWSER qualifierAugustWSER qualifierRunning Stones · 6 stonesHardrock qualifier
Distance106 mi
Gain+33,639 ft
Loss-33,636 ft
Altitude2,641 ft to 8,435 ft
Technicality8/10
Air28°F to 85°F
Gradient profileOfficial UTMB race GPX
  • Start3,396 ft
  • High8,155 ft
  • Low2,687 ft
  • Finish3,399 ft
Aid stations24 stops verified
  1. Les Houches at mile 5.0, cutoff 1.5 hours, crew
  2. Saint-Gervais at mile 13, cutoff 3.5 hours, crew
  3. Les Contamines at mile 19, cutoff 5.5 hours, crew, drop bag
  4. La Balme at mile 25, cutoff 7.5 hours
  5. Refuge Croix du Bonhomme at mile 28, cutoff 8.83 hours
  6. Les Chapieux at mile 32, cutoff 10.25 hours, drop bag
  7. Col de la Seigne at mile 37
  8. Lac Combal at mile 41, cutoff 13.5 hours
  9. Arete du Mont-Favre at mile 44
  10. Col Checrouit at mile 48, cutoff 16 hours
  11. Courmayeur at mile 50, cutoff 17.25 hours, crew, drop bag
  12. Refuge Bertone at mile 53, cutoff 18.5 hours
  13. Refuge Bonatti at mile 58, cutoff 20 hours
  14. Arnouvaz at mile 62, cutoff 22 hours, drop bag
  15. Grand Col Ferret at mile 65
  16. La Fouly at mile 70, cutoff 25.75 hours, crew
  17. Champex-Lac at mile 78, cutoff 29 hours, crew, drop bag
  18. Plan de l'Au at mile 83, cutoff 31.5 hours
  19. Trient at mile 88, cutoff 33.75 hours, crew, drop bag
  20. Catogne at mile 91
  21. Vallorcine at mile 94, cutoff 37.5 hours, crew, drop bag
  22. Col des Montets at mile 96
  23. La Flegere at mile 103, cutoff 42.5 hours
  24. Finish Chamonix at mile 106, cutoff 46.5 hours, crew

Field, 2026 · 23-year sampleresults

Starters2407
Finish rate70%
Median38:10
Sub-2470

Geometrycourse math

Steepest drop2,379 ft-22.7% over 2.0 mi
Night miles57 misunset near 19:00 local

Weather at the cruxcourse math

At hour 8 of race, feels like 28 C (82 F).Sample of 7 race days, medium confidence.At hour 8 of race, apparent temperature P90 is 28 C / 83 F.

Mandatory kit17 required verified

  • Water container 1 L minimumhydration
  • Cap or bandanaclothing
  • Long trail-running pants or leggingsclothing
  • Warm and waterproof glovesclothing
  • Warm hatclothing
  • Warm second layer, long sleevesclothing

See full manual, 11 more items

Course records

Men10:30:37Jez BRAGG2010 results
Women11:47:30Elizabeth HAWKER2010 results

The cruxGrand Col Ferret (2,537 m) and Col du Montets

Course DNA

The Course

Chamonix out flat to Les Houches. Climbing starts after Saint-Gervais. Les Contamines, La Balme, Refuge Croix du Bonhomme, Les Chapieux. Grand Col Ferret at 2,537 meters on the Italy-Switzerland border in the second night. Long drop into La Fouly. Champex-Lac. Col du Montets still waits. Low near 2,641 feet. High near 8,435. Trail 70 percent, jeep 20, paved 10. Twenty-four aids. 46:30 on the clock.

The Work

Climbs run 3,000 to 4,000 feet without a break. Train continuous downhill. The quads fail on the cols if you skip it. Rehearse night transitions at alpine grade with poles and a packed wind layer. Long back-to-back weekends that mix August heat and alpine cold.

Kit

UTMB mandatory kit, no shortcuts. Modular headlamp and spare batteries. Packable windproof jacket. Survival blanket. Soft flask calories for crowded Courmayeur and Champex-Lac stops. August can swing from 28°F to 85°F on the same loop.

Race Day

Do not race Chamonix to Les Houches. Grand Col Ferret hits on the second night when the legs are already loud. Courmayeur and Champex-Lac are packed: bottles, food, leave. Col du Montets decides who still has a finish. Hold calories. Keep aid stops short with 46:30 on the clock.

Results

Ultra Trail Du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) finish lines.

Winner: Ben Dhiman, 18:16:29.

Ultra Trail Du Mont-Blanc (UTMB)

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