Emily Geldard

International Mountain Leader

I’m originally from Devon in the Southwest of England, where I made the most of the countryside by running, cycling and horse riding throughout my childhood. A climbing trip with the Dorset Expeditionary Society led me to the Chamonix valley, where I eventually moved in 2007. I gained my International Mountain Leader qualification shortly thereafter. I am now in Servoz, a 10-minute drive down the valley from Chamonix, where I live with my husband, Jack, and our dog, Bari.

Although I have always run since enjoying cross-country at school, living in the Alps encouraged me to run longer distances and I now prefer routes around 50-60 km such as the Dents-du-Midi and Trail Aiguilles Rouges. I also love to take part in races in areas which are new to me. I enjoy races for the challenge, camaraderie and the new trails that they take me along.

I love the mountains, I love people, and I love running! Running is the perfect way to travel, so you can cover a good distance yet have enough time to experience everything up close as you go. Meeting others and sharing all this with them makes it even better.