Alister Bignell
International Mountain Leader
The outdoors and especially the mountains have been a way of life for me for as long as I can remember, starting with a career as an outdoor instructor in the UK and then a permanent move out to the Alps in 2006. As well as running lots, I like to go climbing in the summer and winter with friends, exploring new corners of the Alps and trying to improve my languages. The constant through all of this is plenty of fresh coffee and local cakes!
An avid racer of both short and long distances on road and trail, I’m as much motivated by the training required as the actual competition.
Sharing the Alpine trails with people and seeing them inspired by this amazing landscape is what motivates me as a guide. It’s also a constant reminder to see familiar landscapes through fresh eyes, as there is always something new to be learned from guests!
Run the Alps Senior Guide Alister Bignell serves up the first course at Les Mottets, on the Tour du Mont-Blanc.
There’s just a little bit of snow this winter, in the Alps! (Photo by Doug Mayer.)
Trail Running Coaching and Training Plans
Looking for training support? We’ve developed a summary of coaching and training options to help you get ready for trail running in the Alps.
Classic Haute Route with Yassine Diboun
Join Special Guest Yassine Diboun on this adventurous alpine traverse from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland on the iconic Haute Route.
Chamonix Topo Cap
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