Mont Blanc Marathon

Mont Blanc Marathon 2018

Events on 29, 30 June and 1 July 2018

Duration: 3 & 4 nights Distance: Marathon, 80km, Cross (23km) & VKM

The 2018 Marathon du Mont Blanc takes place on Sunday 1 July. We offer guaranteed entry into the 42km, Cross (23km), 90km and the Vertical KM events with travel packages that include airport transfers, Chamonix centre hotel stays and staff support.

The entry system closes on 18th May 2018 so book now to avoid missing out!

Bookings are now closed for 2018. Please sign upto our 2019 waitlist.

DETAILS
Every year at the end of June is the time when Chamonix, the ski capital of France turns into a running mecca with a host of different running events on offer. With tough courses and challenging routes, the Mont Blanc Marathon series offers a unique spectacle of this wondrous mountain range, rewarding all those who take part with spectacular views and stunning scenery.

We are very excited to offer travel and support packages to this wonderful event. Guaranteed entry and hotel in Chamonix centre is available as well as airport transfers from Geneva airport plus the support from our experienced running guide. These events are extremely tough but the organisation is excellent and the views and atmosphere during the race are nothing like what you would get during a road marathon.

To find out more about this event. Read our blog post from the experienced travel and adventure blogger, Alice Morrison, on what it’s like to take on the Mont Blanc Marathon.

Urgent! The entry system closes on 30th April 2018 so book now to avoid missing out!

We offer guaranteed entry into the following challenges:
- Mont Blanc Trail Marathon (42km) – Sunday 1 July, 2018 – £85 per entry
- Mont Blanc Cross (23km) – Saturday 30 June, 2018 – Entry available at £65
- Mont Blanc 90km Ultra Trail – Friday 29 June, 2018 – £140 per entry
- Mont Blanc Vertical KM – Friday 29 June, 2018 – Contact us to add to your booking
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2018 Mont Blanc Marathon: Event Details

Please note that the events of the Chamonix Marathon de Mont Blanc series require a medical certificate to take part and also some obligatory equipment. Please refer to the Important Information tab to read more.

The 2018 Mont Blanc 90km takes place on Friday 29 June, 2018

The Mont-Blanc 90KM race has become legendary in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley. With its 90km and 6220 meters of vertical, it has been recognised as one of the most technical trail races in France. The 90KM race is difficult but it is also one of the most beautiful!

The 2018 Mont Blanc Cross a 23km trail run on Saturday 30 June, 2018

Starting from the paragliding landing field, the route climbs steadily towards the upper valley, progressively passing through the hamlets of “les Bois” and Lavancher before reaching Argentière (1250m). Runners will pass the village of Argentière and reach Le Planet by the “chemin des rambles”. Then, you will run on a local road, closed for the event, on 500m to go to Montroc. You then arrive in the hamlet of Tré le Champ, a pretty village based right before the Col des Montets, from where you will go via the Balcon Sud. After crossing the magnificent Charlanon comb (1812m) the climb is gentle on a balcony path,with one of the most beautiful views of the Mont-Blanc, to reach Altitude 2000.

The 2018 Mont Blanc Marathon on Sunday 1 July, 2018

The race starts from the centre of Chamonix. Runners quickly join a trail path taking them up the mountain via some beautiful villages such as Montroc, Buet and Vallorcine, near the Swiss border. The Mont-Blanc Marathon continues up the mountain following scenic routes and through villages too numerous to mention. Highlights include the Tour glacier, the village of Aiguilles Rouges massif and the amazing views from the finish line at Planpraz.

TESTIMONIALS

"10//10"

The whole experience was most enjoyable. 10//10

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"Great Trip!"

Hopefully we shall be looking to book a bigger party through you next year. Especially if it's the Ibis hotel again!

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ITINERARY
Travel Itinerary

Chamonix, it is fair to say, is probably one the most iconic and spectacular sports arenas. The expert organisers are the Club des Sports de Chamonix, which manages year-round major international sports events.

Thursday 28 June 2018

Today is arrival day and we provide 2 airport transfers, at 12.00 and at 17.00. Please let us know your arrival flight details once booked. From here, we will take you to the fantastic Alpine resort of Chamonix-Mont Blanc and our hotel, the Hotel Heliopic in the centre of Chamonix.

Please note that we cannot accommodate airport transfers for flights that arrive after 17.00.

Friday the 29 June 2018 – Mont Blanc 90km and Vertical KM

After breakfast our local guide will take you out for a recce of the area. Today is another arrival day. We are running 2 airport transfers today, at 12.00 and 17.00. Please let us know your arrival flight details once booked.

Please note that we cannot accommodate airport transfers for flights that arrive after 17.00.

Today is the day of the awesome Mont-Blanc 90k which starts at 4 O’clock in the morning in the centre of Chamonix. You will be able to take part in today’s Mont Blanc 90k and experience the atmosphere and support from the locals. The Mont-Blanc 90KM features a challenging 6,220 metres of vertical climb along ridges, over snow fields and traversing glaciers in a point to point loop. Tonight you are free to sample the restaurants and bars in the town of Chamonix.

Also today is the KV or kilometre verticale, 3.8 kilometres of running uphill. What a challenge!!

Saturday the 30 June 2018 – Mont Blanc 10km and Mont Blanc Cross

Two events are taking place today; the Mont Blanc Cross, starting at 08:30am on the landing paragliders and the Mont Blanc 10km, starting at 09:00am on the landing paragliders. This evening your Sports Tours Representative will hold a race briefing for tomorrow’s main event.

Sunday 1 July – 2018 Mont Blanc Marathon

Today is the day of the Mont Blanc Marathon, starting at 07:00am in the centre of Chamonix. The Mont-Blanc Marathon – the 42 km course starts in Chamonix and finishes at 2,016m altitude, gathering 2,511m elevation gain and 1,490m on the downhill, this beautiful trail offers some of the best scenery of the Mont Blanc massif.

Monday 2 July 2018

After breakfast we are providing transfers back to Geneva airport at 09.00 and 13.00.

What’s included:
- 3 or 4 nights at your chosen hotel in Chamonix centre – please refer to the hotel details pages for more information
- All hotel taxes
- Daily breakfasts
- Airport transfers from Geneva airport at set times (arrival Thursday or Friday at 12.00 and 17.00 and departure Monday at 09.00 and 13.00)
- The services of our experienced Sports Tours running guide
- Race briefing on Saturday evening
Also available:
- Your Mont Blanc 90k, Marathon, Cross or Vertical KM entry (available as an extra at the above prices)
- Travel insurance. Please visit our insurance page
HOTELS & PRICING

Hotel Refuge des Aiglons

The 4 star Refuge des Aiglons spa hotel is located at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi, in the centre of Chamonix Mont-Blanc. The hotel offers the warmest of welcomes, inviti...

Hotel Heliopic

The 4 star hotel Heliopic is located at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi, in the centre of Chamonix Mont-Blanc. Discover the spacious rooms of the 4-star Hotel & Spa’s c...

If you have any questions regarding our hotel options, please give our office a call on 0161 703 8161 or email on running@sportstoursinternational.co.uk

Single travellers and twin to share – READ MORE HERE

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another traveller (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra.

Mont Blanc Marathon Hotels

Hotel Refuge des Aiglons

The 4 star Refuge des Aiglons spa hotel is located at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi, in the centre of Chamonix Mont-Blanc. The hotel offers the warmest of welcomes, inviting you to experience its new, cosy and inviting atmosphere.

Your stay at the Refuge des Aiglons will be on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

The hotel has a heated outdoor swimming pool, as well as a garden and large terrace, for you to recover and take in the views. There is also a spa with Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.

All rooms are equipped with top quality beds, bathroom (shower) with toilet, flat screen TV, satellite cable (8 available languages), hospitality products, bathrobe and slippers, a hair dryer and an in-room safe.

The hotel has free Wifi, and offers a concierge service.

If you wish to eat your evening meals at the hotel, you can book a table at the hotel’s restaurant “The A”. With simple yet creative cuisine, without forgetting local flavours, the chef will cook you a delicious dinner by the Mont Blanc: a treat for your taste buds and for your eyes!

The hotel’s central location means there are plenty of local restaurants just a short walk away.

Hotel Price

3 nights

£449 per person based on the double occupancy of a twin or double bedded room with a Village View
£708 per person based on the single occupancy of a room with a Village View
£469 per person based on the double occupancy of a twin or double bedded room with a Mont Blanc View
£758 per person based on the single occupancy of a room with a Mont Blanc View

Mont Blanc Marathon Hotels

Hotel Heliopic

The 4 star hotel Heliopic is located at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi, in the centre of Chamonix Mont-Blanc. Discover the spacious rooms of the 4-star Hotel & Spa’s cosy chalets, with their one-of-a-kind “Retro Chic Mountain” atmosphere.

The 4-star Hotel & Spa, located at the Aiguille du Midi cable car halt, right in the centre of Chamonix Mont Blanc, delights with an interior design that celebrates the charm of the Great Age of Mountaineering of the 50s/60s. The protective and warm-hearted softness of the delicately-fashioned plaids and cushions and the natural materials and tones used mesmerize the eye and entice to be touched.

Azure-blue bed-heads, streamlined writing desks, heathered-felt lamps, night tables with asserted curves: all the furniture is tailor-designed in pure vintage spirit. The wool-broadcloth fabric curtains, chairs and convertible armchairs stand out against the oak parquet flooring.

Easily recognizable with their red covers, evoking the jumpers of the mountaineers of long ago, world-famous Guérin publishing house collections adorn bookcases.

Rooms, decorated with style and adventurousness, offer a pure harmony of state-of-the-artness and tradition. All the rooms, regardless of their category, exalt pure originality as an absolute art de vivre, just like in the family guest houses of yesteryear. Whether you choose a romantic getaway or a break with friends, in summer or in winter, in Chamonix Mont Blanc, the Hotel Héliopic**** Sweet & Spa invites you to go back to roots that focus on the future… a retro-contemporary experience in a 4-star establishment right at the foot of the roof of Europe.

Hotel Price

3 nights

£519 per person based on the double occupancy of a twin or double bedded room
£878 per person based on the single occupancy of a room

4 nights

£659 per person based on the double occupancy of a twin or double bedded room
£1138 per person based on the single occupancy of a room
IMPORTANT INFO
Registration and bib collection

The race-bib pick-up (previous years at the ENSA gymnasium) will be positioned at the
Place du Mont-Blanc square in a big tent especially erected for the occasion.

Single travellers and twin to share – READ MORE HERE

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another traveller (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra.

General, visa, passport and health information

For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page: https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports. General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Click here for the latest travel advice for France, and click here for useful ‘know before you go’ information also from the FCO. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) issues travel advice on destinations, which includes information on passports, visas, health, safety and security and more. For all information relating to France, please click HERE.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events. There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.

Compulsory Medical Certificate

All events in France require you to present a medical certificate from your doctor with your entry stating there is no contra-indication to you taking part in a marathon. You will need to produce this certificate to Sports Tours International prior to the 1st April 2018. By visiting Sports Medical Certificates, you can enter your details for an online medical certification. Sports Tours International can accept no responsibility for failure to comply with this instruction, and no refunds will be given. Read more here.

Equipment

The required equipment complies with specific technical and administrative rules published by the FFA. Each runner must carry the required equipment through the duration of the race. Check points may be carried out at any time during the race and the runner is obliged to cooperate with these controls cordially, non compliance may result in disqualification.

80k, Marathon & Cross du Mont Blanc

We would like to remind you that the Mont Blanc Marathon and Cross races take place in the mountains and weather conditions could change very quickly. It is for this reason that it is necessary to carry the above mentioned gear with you so you may protect yourself from unfavorable climate conditions.

Mandatory equipment :

80km
- A reserve of at least 1 litre of water
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Survival blanket (140cm x 200cm)
- Whistle
- Working mobile phone. It must work and have a subscription adapted to the countries (France and Switzerland)
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Personal cup
Recommended material depending weather conditions :
- Hat
- Gloves
- Leggings
- Ski/walking poles are tolerated on Mont-Blanc 80km.
*If you decide to use poles, you must keep them throughout the whole of the race. It is forbidden to start without sticks and recover them up along the way.

Cross (23km) and Marathon Distances
- Mobile phone
- Stock of water minimum 0,50 liter
- Waterproof jacket windproof
- Whistle
- Survival blanket
- Personal cup
Recommended material depending weather conditions :
- Hat
- Gloves
- Leggings
- Ski/walking poles are tolerated on Mont-Blanc 42km.
- Ski/walking poles are forbidden on Mont-Blanc 23km and Vertical KM.
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ASK A QUESTION

Previous Question

Q. Is there anythig special I need to take part in the Mont Blanc Marathon, 80km or Cross Distance?

A.
Yes, you have a special kit list of things that you are required to bring to compete in the events. Please take a look at our important information tab fr more information on this.

Q. Yes, you have a special kit list of things that you are required to bring to compete in the events. I am a single traveler, is this event for me?

A.
Yes, absolutely. We offer a twin share room option, plus our reps are on hand to assist you and introduce you to other single runners. We also hold a welcome meeting/race briefing where you can meet other runners.

Q. Can I bring family and friends on the trip?

A.
Yes, we welcome spectators. Our reps will escort any non runners to a suitable viewing point to watch the marathon.

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