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Alister Bignell

Alister Bignell
Hometown
Interlaken, Switzerland
Certifications

International Mountain Leader

A bit about me

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!

Trail running background

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.

Why I love guiding

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!

 

Guide website
Guide website
Region coverage
Chamonix Valley
Berner Oberland
German-speaking Valais
French-speaking Valais
Independent guide fee
$380
Gallery
Run the Alps Guide Alister Bignell serves up the first course at Les Mottets, on the Tour du Mont-Blanc.

Run the Alps Senior Guide Alister Bignell serves up the first course at Les Mottets, on the Tour du Mont-Blanc.

Run the Alps Guide Alister Bignell and Kate at the Loriaz Hut, French Alps

There’s just a little bit of snow this winter, in the Alps! (Photo by Doug Mayer.)

Blog

Training for Steep Trails in the Alps: Tips from Vert.run

Training for Steep Trails in the Alps: Tips from Vert.run

We want to provide you with essential tips and strategies to prepare for running the Alps with confidence, even if you live in flat terrain. 

Guided

The Wild Italian Alps: A Taste of Tor des Géants

The Wild Italian Alps: A Taste of Tor des Géants

We’re eager to take you to the Alps of northwestern Italy. Our new trip to this region follows the first section of the legendary 330 km Tor des Géants ultra endurance event, from Courmayeur to Cogne, Italy.

New gear

Janji Collab Tech Long Sleeve

Janji Collab Tech Long Sleeve

We love Janji. We share the same desire to leave the world a better place than we found it - holding ourselves accountable to deliver high quality products that do good for people and the planet. So after Janji President Mike Burnstein came on a Run the Alps trip, the conversation flowed naturally. The result? This collab!