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TOR450 - Tor des Glaciers

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  1. VDA Trailers
  2. 2026 Edition

450km, unmarked, 190 hours — the world's most remote loop ultra.

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Registration OpensMarch 01, 2026
DeadlineMarch 15, 2026
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This event took place on September 11, 2026

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September 11, 2026
Friday 8:00pm GMT+2 start
Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta
Italy
450 km
Loop Course
31,539 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
Qualifier
Specific race qualifier required
Extremely Challenging
Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners
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2010
Established
200
Field Size

What Makes It Great

The Tor des Glaciers is the world's longest unmarked ultra trail — 450km with 32,000m of vertical gain circling the Valle d'Aosta on forgotten mountain paths. Limited to 200 runners who have previously finished the Tor des Géants in under 130 hours, it demands total navigational self-sufficiency across 26 alpine refuges and 3 life bases with no course marking at any point.

Difficulty

Expert
10/10

Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners

High Altitude
Night Running

Race Highlights

Unmarked Glacial Routes
The route follows the forgotten Alte Vie 3 and 4 through ancient glaciers and remote ridges frequented only by experienced alpinists — no course marking at any point.
Total Self-Navigation
Runners navigate 450km entirely by GPS, managing orientation across 26 alpine refuges in isolation. Mastery of navigation devices in extreme conditions is a prerequisite.
Exclusive Field of 200
Entry is limited to runners who have previously finished the Tor des Géants in under 130 hours — one of the most demanding qualification requirements in ultra running.

TOR450 - Tor des Glaciers

Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta, ItalySeptember 11, 2026

September 11, 2026

TOR450 - Tor des Glaciers is a loop trail race in Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta, Italy, held on September 11, 2026. The course covers 450 km, climbs 31,539 m, and has a 190h cutoff.

Course map for TOR450 - Tor des Glaciers
DistDistance450 km
GainElevation Gain31,539 m
LimitCutoff190 h
High AltitudeNight Running

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensMarch 01, 2026
Registration DeadlineMarch 15, 2026
Race DaySeptember 11, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

Requiredfor race entry

Must complete an approved qualifier event within the qualification window

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Must have completed TOR330 - Tor des Géants® in under 130 hours (120 hours for the 2012 edition; finish after Gressoney OUT disqualifies for 2015).

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
450.0 km
Distance
Loop
Route
190h
Cutoff Time
2,196 m
Average Elevation
31,539 m
Total Ascent
31,546 m
Total Descent
3,299 m
High Point
804 m
Low Point
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Course map for TOR450 - Tor des Glaciers
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Aid Stations & Cutoffs

LocationkmElevationCutoffCrewDrop bags
Start
Start
0.01,234 m—
Finish
Finish
439.41,232 m
190h6:00 PM +8

Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.

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Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew (one assistant per runner, pass required) is permitted at refreshment points and Life Bases only, in designated areas. Assistants cannot access rest areas, showers, or medical facilities, and cannot pick up the runner's TOR bag on their behalf. Traffic restrictions must be obeyed or the runner faces disqualification.
Weather
High Altitude

Multiple sections exceed 3,000m. Weather can shift instantly from hot valley conditions to freezing temperatures, strong winds, rain, and ice at high elevation.

Cold/Hypothermia Risk

Sub-zero temperatures and snow or ice possible on high-altitude sections. Crampons and full waterproof layering may be required. Race direction can mandate additional gear at any time.

Rapid Weather Changes

Extreme weather variability: hot and humid in lower valleys, potentially stormy and freezing on ridges above 3,000m, especially overnight. Conditions can change rapidly and locally.

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

  • Reusable cup or drinking container (Plastic cups not provided at any aid station)
  • Mobile phone (always on, ringtone active) (Save the emergency number; do not mask your number; start fully charged)
  • Identity document or health insurance card
  • Two survival blankets
  • Food supply (Sufficient to reach next refreshment point)
  • Water supply (Sufficient to reach next refreshment point)
  • Two working headlamps with spare batteries
  • Handheld GPS navigator with course tracks loaded (Mandatory for TOR450 — course is entirely unmarked. Smartphone accepted but not recommended; smartwatch alone is not sufficient.)
  • Route maps (Downloadable from torxtrail.com)
  • Altimeter and compass (Suitable smartphone apps accepted)

Recommended Gear

  • Trail or trekking shoes (category A5) (Suitable for rough, uneven mountain terrain)
  • Crampons (at least 8mm spikes on forefoot and heel)
  • Thermal jacket with hood
  • Waterproof shell jacket (Hooded, breathable, thermo-taped seams)
  • Long waterproof over-trousers
  • Warm long-sleeved top and long trousers
  • Hat covering ears and warm waterproof gloves
  • Change of clothes
  • Whistle
  • Self-treatment first aid kit
  • Power bank
  • Knife

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