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TRAINING CAMP · AOSTA VALLEY · MONT BLANC · ITALY · JULY 2027
Trail Running in the Mont Blanc Region: 6-Day Training Camp in the Aosta Valley
Run sections of the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) and the UTMB route, at the foot of Europe’s highest peak, and through the Gran Paradiso Valley. Four stages, three difficulty levels each day.
A trail running training camp in the Aosta Valley, featuring sections of the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), the UTMB, and the CCC in the heart of the Mont Blanc region. It’s the Aosta Valley Trail Experience: six days spent between two picture-perfect valleys, with a local guide, luggage transport, a 3-star hotel, and full board arranged from start to finish. We’ll start in Cogne, an oasis of alpine elegance, and explore the contrast between its endless meadows and the technical steepness of Valsavarenche, in the realm of the ibex and the chamois, beneath the gaze of Gran Paradiso. Then we’ll head to Courmayeur, at the foot of Mont Blanc, and run along the TMB against the backdrop of the vast expanse of Europe’s highest peak. There are four stages ranging from 7 to 27 km, and each day you can choose between a short, medium, or long hike. Groups are limited to a maximum of 25 people.
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Why Run the Mont Blanc?
Mont Blanc and Courmayeur
The historic birthplace of mountaineering, set against the vast expanse of the roof of Europe.
Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
Two stages along the TMB trail from Entrèves, with views of the Mont Blanc massif.
UTMB and CCC
Technical and alpine sections of the UTMB route, featuring some of the best views of the Alps.
Is this camp right for you?
- Would you like to run on Mont Blanc, along the Tour du Mont Blanc, and on sections of the UTMB route, accompanied by a local guide?
- You're looking to choose every day between trekking—medium or long distances—and to spend the day with people at your level.
- Would you like to unwind for six days in two picture-perfect valleys: Cogne, beneath Gran Paradiso, and Courmayeur, at the foot of Mont Blanc?
- Would you rather arrive at dinner with your luggage already checked in, staying at a 3-star hotel with full board, without having to worry about the logistics?
- You'll appreciate the small group size and a midweek day off, with optional activities in Courmayeur.
The Trip in Pictures
Day-by-Day Itinerary
We’ll meet at the Milan airport and travel by private bus to Valnontey (Cogne). We’ll check in at the hotel, have a briefing about the week, and enjoy a welcome dinner.
Arrival: Time to be arranged based on flight schedules
Meals: Welcome dinner
Accommodations: Hotel La Barme, Valnontey – Cogne (3*)
First trail running stage starting in Valnontey. Choose from three difficulty levels, all ending in Valnontey.
Hiking: Valnontey – Herbetet, 11 km
Medium: Valnontey – Casolari dell’Herbetet, 18 km
Long: Valnontey – Vittorio Sella Mountain Hut, 20 km
Distance: 11–20 km
Elevation gain: +300 to +1,000 m
Meals: full board
Accommodation: Hotel La Barme, Valnontey – Cogne (3*)
Second trail running stage starting in Valnontey. Choose from three difficulty levels, all ending in Valnontey.
Hiking: Cogne, chairlift, Montseuc, 7.5 km
Medium: Cogne – Guimillan, 15 km
Long: Vallon de l’Arpisson, 20 km
Distance: 7.5–20 km
Elevation gain: +350 to +1,150 m
Meals: full board
Accommodation: Hotel La Barme, Valnontey – Cogne (3*)
In the morning, we’ll head to Courmayeur.
We’ll take a walking tour of the village, the historic birthplace of mountaineering at the foot of Mont Blanc.
The afternoon is free, with optional activities such as via ferrata, rafting, or paragliding (costs not included).
Transportation: private bus, 1 hr 20 min
Distance: rest day
Meals: half board (breakfast and dinner)
Accommodations: hotel in Entrèves or Courmayeur (3*)
Third stage of the trail run from Entrèves to Courmayeur. Choose from three difficulty levels, all ending in Entrèves – Courmayeur.
Hiking: Rifugio Maison Vieille, 9.5 km, with chairlift in Val Veny
Medium: Rifugio Bertone, 13 km
Long: Rifugio Bertone – Courmayeur, 21 km
Distance: 9.5–21 km
Elevation gain: +400 to +1,400 m
Meals: full board
Accommodation: hotel in Entrèves or Courmayeur (3*)
Final trail running stage from Entrèves to Courmayeur.
Upon arrival, we’ll have a shower, lunch, and the closing ceremony, featuring the event’s awards and recognitions: a fitting conclusion to six days through the heart of the Alps.
Hiking: TMB Trail, 8.5 km, with a short transfer
Medium: Monte Bianco Refuge – Courmayeur, 14 km
Long: Monte Bianco Refuge – Lac Combal – Courmayeur, 27 km
Distance: 8.5–27 km
Elevation gain: +400 to +1,400 m
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Return: bus to Milan at 4:00 p.m.
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Meet Your Guides
Fede Lombardi
Founder & mountain guide, Vertidissim
Born in Córdoba and raised in Buenos Aires, Fede left a career spanning more than 15 years at a technology company to devote himself to what he’s truly passionate about: taking people to the mountains. He settled in Girona in 2022 and has since led more than 30 expeditions to 10 different destinations, including the Pyrenees, the Alps, the Aosta Valley, and the Costa Brava. He is a certified low- and mid-mountain guide, a certified cycling guide, and an ultradistance trail runner with over 15 years of experience. He is also a triathlete and an open-water swimming specialist on the Costa Brava. More than 100 verified reviews on Google attest to the quality of his work, with an average rating of 4.9/5.
“Happiness is only real when it’s shared” — Chris McCandless.
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What's Included
- 1 or 2 local guides for each stage (trekking, medium and long distances), with a ratio of 1:12
- 6 days / 5 nights: 3 in the Gran Paradiso Valley (Cogne) and 2 in Courmayeur
- Accommodations at 3-star hotels: Hotel La Barme (Valnontey, Cogne) and a hotel in Entrèves or Courmayeur
- Full board every day (breakfast, lunch or picnic, and dinner); half board on Day 4
- Luggage transfer between each stop along the route
- Private transportation transfers, including round-trip transfers to and from the Milan airport
- TUGA Technical T-Shirt, a lightweight cotton T-shirt and a souvenir from the trip
What is NOT included
- Flights or transportation to Milan (meeting point)
- Personal trail running and hiking gear
- Travel and Accident Insurance
- Drinks outside of meals and personal extras
- Optional activities (via ferrata, rafting, paragliding, Skyway cable car, hot springs)
- Tips
Additional Services
- Single room at both hotels, with a supplement added to the double-occupancy rate (please contact us)
- Optional activities in Courmayeur on Day 4: via ferrata, rafting, or paragliding (additional cost)
Physical Fitness Level and Required Experience
Required Equipment
- 20–30-liter backpack
- Trail running shoes or hiking boots with good traction
- Technical mountain clothing (breathable T-shirt, fleece)
- Gloves
- Waterproof Jacket
- Down Jacket
- Comfortable hiking pants or leggings
- Cap or hat
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Water bottle or water hose (at least 1 L)
- Replacement Performance Socks
Recommended equipment:
- Trekking poles
- High-protection sunscreen (for high-altitude mountain sun)
- Some cash for personal expenses
- Power adapter if you're coming from outside Italy
Accommodations
Hotel La Barme (3*), Valnontey (Cogne). Our base for the first part of the trip, in the Gran Paradiso Valley, with full board. We’ll stay here on nights 1, 2, and 3.
Hotel in Entrèves or Courmayeur (3*). Our base for the second part of the trip, at the foot of Mont Blanc, with full board. We’ll spend nights 4 and 5 here before returning to Milan on the 6th.
Room details and services are subject to confirmation with each hotel.
Dates for 2027 and price
€1,250 per person
July 26–31
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What's Not Included
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Terms and Conditions
Climate and Security Clause
This decision rests solely with the guide at the time; it is made based on the information available that day and is not subject to negotiation. The group’s safety always takes precedence over the itinerary. Whenever possible, an equivalent alternative activity will be proposed, or the itinerary will be rearranged to take advantage of better weather windows on other days. This may involve changing the order of the activities from the original schedule.
Days or activities canceled due to weather or safety concerns are not eligible for a refund, as they result from a safety decision and not from a cancellation of service by Vertidissim.
Reservation and Cancellation Policies
Cancellation by the participant:
More than 60 days before departure: 100% refund of the amount paid, minus the deposit.
Between 60 and 30 days before departure: 50% refund of the amount paid, minus the deposit.
Between 29 and 15 days before: 25% refund of the amount paid, minus the deposit.
Less than 15 days before or no-show: no refund.
Cancellation by Vertidissim: If the trip is canceled for reasons beyond the participant’s control (not to be confused with the weather clause, which applies to specific activities during a trip that has already begun), 100% of the amount paid will be refunded, or the trip will be rescheduled for another available date.
Insurance: Travel and accident insurance is not included. We recommend purchasing a policy that covers trip cancellation, accidents, and mountain rescue, as Vertidissim cannot be held responsible for unforeseen personal circumstances (accidents, illness, flights, etc.).
Name Changes: You may transfer your spot to another person up to 15 days before departure, subject to a €50 administrative fee.
