Courmayeur to Chamonix – overcoming heat and snow, then nailing a race too!
Guided by Giles Ruck
Running through Italy, Switzerland and France around the northern side of Mont Blanc we encountered a heatwave, snow and river crossings, as well as bright flowers and incredible views. After our journey, we enjoyed taking part in the Mont Blanc Marathon series of races.
Could this trail be any more inviting? On the way down from Aiguillette des Houches (Photo: Dessa Willie.)
Enjoying the thickest hot chocolate in the world at Refugio Bonatti (Photo: Giles Ruck.)
The group enjoying ‘apéro’ (Photo: Doug Mayer.)
Just before the Cross, with Run the Alps staff and Mont Blanc Marathon volunteers Doug, Chase and Jordan (Photo: Giles Ruck.)
Dessa cooling-down at Planpraz, at the end of her 23km race (Photo Doug Mayer.)
Angus, center, on the start-line for the 10km Mont Blanc Marathon race (Photo: Doug Mayer.)
Running from Brevent to Aiguillette des Houches with a great view of Mont Blanc – and can you spot the paraglider? (Photo: Angus Thompson.)