We now offer self-guided trail running tours on the Tour du Mont Blanc! To discover the birthplace of mountain sports, look no further than Chamonix, situated at the base of the highest mountain in the Alps, Mont Blanc, which stands at 15,774 ft. This self-guided Runcation takes you on a run circumnavigating Mont Blanc on the famous Tour du Mont Blanc trail, one of the most iconic long distance walking routes in Europe. It's also the route for the world famous ultramarathon Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) run each August. 

The TMB wraps 170 km around the massive Mont Blanc massif, climbing and descending a total of 33,000 feet through 3 countries and more breathtaking views than you can count. As you traverse the mountain you’ll spend the night in comfortable hotels in towns and charming mountain refuges (based on booking package and availability), which will offer a comfortable place to spend the evening with breathtaking locations and a delicious sampling of Italian, Swiss, and French cuisine, wine, and coffee throughout the trip. 

This retreat adventure is open to any age, any level of runner. We take care of all logistics, booking, and private baggage transport. You’ll received customized gpx files for the Tour du Mont Blanc along with a detailed itinerary and options to shorten or take variants some days due to weather conditions or preference. Do the TMB on your own in a 8-day or 10-day option, averaging either 13 miles or 11 miles per day. Our most popular self-guided TMB are custom tours where you request a specific number of days, style of accommodation, and more. Email RuncationTravel@gmail.com to request a custom trip.

Optional 12-week training package available from an experienced running coach to ensure you're trained and ready to go for this adventure of a lifetime! 

Trip Difficulty: Level 2-3

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This retreat adventure is open to ages 15 and up of any pace of running. Must be able to complete 105 miles over the duration of the tour including dramatic elevation gain and loss of 33,000 feet over the course of the trip. Must be prepared to run/hike the uphills and run/jog the downhill and flat sections. Optional 12-week training package available from an experienced running coach to ensure you're trained and ready to go for this adventure of a lifetime! 

Roundtrip transportation from Geneva airport to Chamonix as an optional trip add-on

All accommodations and bookings 

Trip logistics of route planning, lodging, and transportation reservations

Baggage transport from hut-to-hut on your days on the TMB

A detailed and interactive map and gpx file

Half board (breakfasts and dinners) included at mountain huts and breakfasts at hotels 

Trip packet with detailed itinerary, packing list, and weather resources

International airfare

Alcoholic beverages and meals

Accommodations in Chamonix

24-hr assistance on the trail (see our guided trail running tours for this)!

Travel Insurance

Extra expenses due to a change in itinerary or in case of you having to shorten the day or trip as a whole (including personal return trips to the airport/next destination/etc.)

Passport:

Must have a valid passport valid through 6 months upon date of travel.

Travel Insurance:

Must have travel insurance prior to start of trip. 

Room info at the Refuges:

Rooms are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. If you are inclined to participate, book or contact the organizer ASAP as rooms will book up in advance by other vacationers.

Fitness/Pacing:

This trip requires participants to be able to run/hike for 6-18 miles on trails at a time in mountainous/high altitude climates. Training for this trip is highly recommended, and you can participate in the 12-week group training program designed specifically for this trip as a package add-on to ensure you're able to tackle the trails and get maximum enjoyment of this running retreat!

Weather:

Although the weather in the summer is often ideal, weather in the mountains is variable and trail conditions are subject to change. Route subjective to change based on the safety of conditions and climate of the trail.

Baggage Transfer:

Baggage transfer will arrive by 5pm each day.

Trip Difficulty: Level 1-3 (depending on # of days and rest days)

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Mountain Hut Experience:

This trip includes staying in Tour du Mont Blanc mountain huts. To learn more about the mountain hut experience, click below:

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