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Dec 20, 2019
Jennifer Stretton

How Climate Change is Affecting the Alps

Run the Alps takes a look at how the climate is changing in the Alps and the consequences of these changes for the landscape, wildlife and local populations.

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Dec 12, 2019
Emily Geldard

Run the Fells: Special England Lake District Trip Now Available for Booking

We’ve spent a lot of time singing the praises of the Alps—and much as we love them, we also know they’re not the only mountains on this planet worth exploring. Next year, we’re inviting you to join us on a special running tour nearly 1,000 miles northwest of Chamonix, in England’s scenic Lake District. It’s

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Dec 9, 2019
Emily Geldard

Run the Alps Partners with Chamonix-Based FATMAP

Run the Alps is fortunate to work with a number of great partners, ranging from gear companies like Patagonia, Salomon, and Ultimate Direction, to trail races like Sierre-Zinal, the Mont Blanc Marathon, and UTMB®, to content partners like ALPSinsight and Trail Runner Magazine. Now, we’re pleased to announce another great partnership, this time with with FATMAP

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Chamonix vertical kilometer trail
Nov 1, 2019
Emily Geldard

Tips for Running Chamonix’s Vertical Kilometer

The vertical kilometer ro rises exactly 1,000 meters from the center of Chamonix’s old town. We’ve pulled together our tips for running the route safely.

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Oct 12, 2019
Heather Ohly

Trail Run England’s Lake District in 2020

Run the Alps is offering a special, one-time only trip to a trail running paradise, England’s Lake District, next May! We know, it’s not the Alps. But at the encouragement of several guides and past guests, we’ve been exploring offering a special trip to this region for some time. The Lake District has some of

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