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Photo – Milo Zanecchia
runner on single truck on ridge line with rocky summits behind
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
runner takes a break at the col
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
Stone structure marking col
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
running through alpine meadows
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
runner silhouetted again big mountains in morning light
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
runner runs down trail with alpine mountains and meadows in background
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
Runner on flat single track with mountains and morning light
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
Runner next to lake with mountain reflection
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
runner on single truck on ridge line with rocky summits behind
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
runner takes a break at the col
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
Stone structure marking col
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
running through alpine meadows
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
runner silhouetted again big mountains in morning light
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
runner runs down trail with alpine mountains and meadows in background
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
Runner on flat single track with mountains and morning light
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
Runner next to lake with mountain reflection
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
runner on single truck on ridge line with rocky summits behind
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
runner takes a break at the col
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
Stone structure marking col
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
running through alpine meadows
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
runner silhouetted again big mountains in morning light
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
runner runs down trail with alpine mountains and meadows in background
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
Runner on flat single track with mountains and morning light
Photo – Milo Zanecchia
Runner next to lake with mountain reflection

Mont Fortin

Region: Northern Aosta

DIFFICULTY
3/3
TECHNICALITY
3/3
POPULARITY
2/3

This wild and breathtakingly beautiful run begins on the historic Tor des Geants racetrack and then continues along the ridge above the Val Veny. Until the final descent on the TMB, this route sees much less traffic than some of the others featured in this book, and there’s only one explanation for this: You have to work hard to get the places it takes you—but we promise the effort is well worth it!

Bonus KMs and Bailouts

The bonus kilometers offer big rewards, so try to include them if you have time!
Note that not every run has a bailout. But if a run does, we’ve included the download below.

Additional Information

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