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The Hills are alive with the Sound of Music

Guided by Simon Conroy

Running the classic Tour du Mont Blanc circuit out of Chamonix was a wonderful experience - for all the senses. Varied trails, incredible views, fresh tarts and coffee - and even singing - made for an incredibly fun tour and a group of very contented runners.

Meeting up with Hillary Gerardi at Chamonix’s Galerie Café des Aiguilles (Photo: Simon Conroy).

Taking a rest on Bridge in Val Ferret, Italy (Photo: Simon Conroy).

The crew, joined by some friends of Run the Alps, on the move high above the Le Tour valley, headed towards the Albert Premiere hut on their last day of running. (Photo: Mark Brightwell.)

Enjoying the icy meltwater from the Trient glacier (Photo: Simon Conroy).

Suzy and Dorcas putting their poles to good use on the climb up to Col de Balme (Photo: Mark Brightwell).

Taking a break at the Refuge du Col de Balme – on the border between Switzerland and France (Photo: Mark Brightwell).