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Gran Trail Courmayeur GTC55

Basic Listing
  1. VDA Trailers
  2. 2026 Edition

A high-alpine 55km through Val Veny's iconic terrain below Mont Blanc

Directions
Registration OpensNovember 03, 2025
DeadlineJune 15, 2026
This event took place on July 11, 2026

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July 11, 2026
Saturday 7:00am GMT+2 start
Courmayeur, AO
Italy
55 km
Loop Course
3,500 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
Links
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2009
Established
600
Field Size

What Makes It Great

The GTC55 covers 55km through the dramatic alpine terrain above Courmayeur and Pré-Saint-Didier, winding primarily through Val Veny at the foot of Mont Blanc. The course shares the high passes of the legendary Tor des Géants — climbing to Mont Nix at 2,830m and the panoramic ridges around Col Chavanne and Col de la Seigne — before descending to the Mont Blanc Trail Fest village in Courmayeur. Highly technical with exposed sections, potential snowfields, and 3,500m of climbing, this is a serious alpine ultra requiring significant mountain experience.

Difficulty

Advanced
7/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Technical Descent
Exposed Ridgeline
High Altitude
Variable Weather
Sun Exposure

Finish Awards

Finisher Medal
Every finisher receives a medal, a beer, and a commemorative photo at the finish line in Courmayeur.

Gran Trail Courmayeur GTC55

Courmayeur, AO, ItalyJuly 11, 2026

July 11, 2026
Course map for Gran Trail Courmayeur GTC55
DistDistance55 km
GainElevation Gain3,500 m
LimitCutoff18 h
Steep ClimbingTechnical DescentExposed RidgelineHigh AltitudeVariable WeatherSun Exposure

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensNovember 03, 2025
Registration DeadlineJune 15, 2026
Race DayJuly 11, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
55.0 km
Distance
Loop
Route
18h
Cutoff Time
1,956 m
Average Elevation
3,500 m
Total Ascent
3,500 m
Total Descent
2,859 m
High Point
1,020 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
START
Start
0.01,224 m
Youlaz
Aid Station
15.02,033 m
Mont Fortin
Aid Station
24.02,726 m
Lago Combal
Aid Station
35.01,969 m
Rif. Maison Vieille
Aid Station
46.01,955 m
FINISH
Finish
55.01,219 m

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No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • One support person per runner at designated refreshment points only. Assistant badge required (issued with race bib). Assistance along the route is strictly prohibited.

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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Register•July 11, 2026