Courmayeur – Chamonix Run: Snowfields, Singing the Can Can, and Chamonix Trail Races
Guided by Alister Bignell
As the snow melted from the high passes on the Tour du Mont-Blanc, our crew tackled the run from Courmayeur, Italy to Chamonix, France - then took part in some of the world's most famous trail races.
The winter of 2017-2018 left some big snowfields behind to help cool our heels! (Photo: Alister Bignell.)
A little single-track bliss on the Tour du Mont-Blanc. (Photo: Alister Bignell.)
On the move towards Courmayeur, Italy. It looks steeper than it is. Really! (Photo: Alister Bignell.)
Dora heads towards lunch at Maison Veille, one of our favorite stops on the Tour du Mont-Blanc. (Photo: Doug Mayer.)
Looking back from where we came, from Grand Col Ferret, on the border between Italy and Switzerland. Not a bad view! (Photo: Alister Bignell.)
The ceremonial finish line for the Tour du Mont Blanc, our crew enjoyed a few beers on the steps of the St. Michel church in Chamonix. (Photo: Doug Mayer.)
Race time! The Marathon du Mont-Blanc leaves Chamonix and heads for the mountains. (Photo: Alister Bignell.)
The racers in the group certainly had some great results… but truth be told, it didn’t quite go down like this! (Photo: Alister Bignell.)