120km from the Matterhorn to Monte Rosa through the soul of the Italian Alps
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An extraordinary point-to-point journey through the heart of the Italian Alps, running 120km from Aosta's historic city center to the Walser village of Gressoney-Saint-Jean. The route traverses six valleys and passes beneath two of Europe's most iconic 4,000-meter peaks — the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa — climbing through ancient Walser communities, alpine meadows, and high mountain passes. The course includes a dramatic high-altitude crossing near Cime Bianche (~3,000m), before descending into the Monte Rosa massif for a finish in the storied Gressoney Valley.
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Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, ItalyJuly 16, 2027
Les sentiers des Valdôtains is a point-to-point trail race in Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy, held on July 16, 2027. The course covers 120 km, climbs 7,908 m, and has a 36h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aosta Start | 0.0 | 580 m | — | Drop Bags | |
Blavy Aid Station | 10.1 | 1,470 m | — | ||
Valchourda Aid Station | 23.3 | 2,377 m | — | ||
Saint-Barthelemy Aid Station | 34.9 | 1,888 m | 9h30m4:00 AM +1 | ||
Torgnon Aid Station | 40.5 | 1,859 m | — | ||
Antey-Saint-André Aid Station | 47.2 | 1,029 m | 12h30m7:00 AM +1 | ||
La Magdeleine Aid Station | 52.6 | 1,627 m | — | ||
Chamois Landmark | 58.9 | 1,823 m | — | ||
Cheneil Aid Station | 63.0 | 2,101 m | — | ||
Breuil Cervinia Aid Station | 76.5 | 2,008 m | 21h30m4:00 PM +1 | Drop Bags | |
Colle Cime Bianche Aid Station | 85.8 | 2,980 m | — | ||
Champoluc Aid Station | 97.9 | 1,572 m | 28h30m11:00 PM +1 | ||
Sitten Aid Station | 107.0 | 2,291 m | — | ||
Gressoney-La-Trinité Aid Station | 111.9 | 1,626 m | 34h4:30 AM +2 | ||
Rifugio Alpenzu Aid Station | 115.8 | 1,781 m | — | ||
Gressoney-Saint-Jean Finish | 119.6 | 1,380 m | 36h30m7:00 AM +2 | Drop Bags |
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July racing in the Aosta Valley brings highly variable conditions across the 120km course. Valley sections near Aosta can reach 30°C+ during the afternoon start. As the course climbs above 2,000m conditions shift dramatically, with temperatures potentially dropping to -10°C near the Cime Bianche crossing (~3,000m). Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are common in the Alps in July, with risk of rain, hail, or snow on the highest sections. Runners will experience at least one full night on course and should prepare for the full spectrum of alpine conditions.
Race starts at 18:30 in Aosta — valley temperatures can exceed 30°C in July
Above 2,000m temperatures can drop to -10°C; mandatory gear includes warm and waterproof layers
Afternoon and evening thunderstorms common in the Alps in July; exposed sections above 2,500m are particularly at risk
Course reaches ~3,000m at Cime Bianche; sustained time above 2,000m for most of the back half of the course
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