Tour du Mont-Blanc Trail Running
The Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB) is our most popular guided and self-guided tour, and for good reason. The route follows the world-famous trail race of the same name, as it winds its way from France, through Italy, then Switzerland, before returning to its iconic starting point on the steps of the old church in Chamonix, France.
Run the Alps offers four trips to run the Tour du Mont-Blanc:
Courmayeur - Chamonix
Difficulty
Duration
9 days - 8 nightsOverview
This trip takes in half of the stunning Tour du Mont-Blanc, starting in the rustic Italian village of Courmayeur. It includes the option of running one of the races of the Mont Blanc Marathon series.
Classic TMB
Difficulty
Duration
10 days - 9 nightsOverview
Our classic tour runs counter-clockwise around Mont Blanc. We offer multiple guided trips each summer and provide support for self-guided TMBs as well.
Deluxe
Difficulty
Duration
10 days - 9 nightsOverview
Run the TMB with extra comfort and convenience, staying in some of the region’s highest quality hotels.
Express
Difficulty
Duration
6 days - 5 nightsOverview
Run the 100-mile route in four challenging days.
Not sure if you want to go guided or self-guided? You can learn more about our self-guided trips here and see our tour stories to get a sense of what our guided trips are like.
Lead images: Kim Strom, Majell Backhausen, Sam Hill, Toni Spasenoski
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How does Run the Alps compare to other trail running companies that offer trips in the Alps? Learn more about what sets us apart.
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Trail races near the Tour du Mont-Blanc
- Use our Alps Race Finder to find your perfect Trail Race near the iconic TMB in Chamonix, France or Courmayeur, Italy.
- For self-guided guests, it may be possible to add a race to your itinerary. Please get in touch and we can discuss your options.
Trail running the Tour du Mont-Blanc stories
Tour du Mont-Blanc: A Culinary Tour as Much as a Running Tour
Food as always plays such an important part of any Run the Alps Tour du Mont-Blanc trip. The fruit tarts, cakes, cookies, crepes, and meals make this a culinary tour as much as a running tour.
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A Trail Runner’s Tour of Chamonix
On this short tour, we take you around the heart of Chamonix, visiting some of the town’s many trail running landmarks.
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10 Tips for Running the UTMB Mont-Blanc®
Tips for helping you to run UTMB happy, healthy and still smiling, as you cruise down from Flégère and into Chamonix!