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Photo – Toni Spasenoski
1 runner on single track with cloudy aline mountains in background
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
2 runners in the distance running through high alpine meadows with alpine mountains in background
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
2 runners running on grassy trails
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
Mountain landscape, grassy hills
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
1 runner on single track with cloudy aline mountains in background
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
2 runners in the distance running through high alpine meadows with alpine mountains in background
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
2 runners running on grassy trails
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
Mountain landscape, grassy hills
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
1 runner on single track with cloudy aline mountains in background
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
2 runners in the distance running through high alpine meadows with alpine mountains in background
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
2 runners running on grassy trails
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
Mountain landscape, grassy hills

Pierre Blanche and Plan de Benoî

Region: Lower Chamonix

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

This run climbs up to Pierre Blanche before following the ridge just above the tree line and cutting down through Plan de Benoî, a beautiful alpine meadow. The trails are technical but not overly demanding, which makes this the perfect run to practice your technique on and to accustom yourself to alpine terrain.

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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