Run the Alps logo
Run the Alps Trail Running Guide

Grant Fulton

Grant Fulton
Hometown
Chamonix, France
Certifications

International Mountain Leader

A bit about me

I studied for a Master’s degree in sustainable development and then tried “real life” for a short time. But, I discovered that it wasn’t really for me. Since then, my partner, our cat and I have been living in the Chamonix Valley – and enjoying playing in the mountains as much as possible! I also like to squeeze in a couple of fell races each year on my trips back to the UK. The mud and the rain makes me really appreciate the sunshine when I get back to Chamonix!

 

Trail running background

When I moved to Chamonix I was trail running to improve my fitness for climbing. Soon, it grew into an obsession all of its own. I was hooked on the feeling of moving fast through the mountains without a heavy pack. Trail running is now a full time addiction; I race as much as possible and use running to explore new places. Highlights include a one-day ascent of Mont Blanc and exploring new trails in Peru and Bolivia.

Why I love guiding

I love seeing how amazed guests are at the views from my local trails. I love being able to share that with new people.

Guide website
Guide website
Region coverage
Chamonix Valley
Aosta Valley
Berner Oberland
German-speaking Valais
French-speaking Valais
Independent guide fee
$360
Gallery
Grant Fulton running with headlight in the dark during the Ultra Trail Lago d'Orta, Italy

Grant Fulton, Run the Alps guide, racing the Ultra Trail Lago d’Orta, Italy.

Grant Fulton in red jacket on the summit of the Dent Blanche

Grant Fulton, Run the Alps Guide, on the summit of the Dent Blanche, Switzerland

Grant Fulton with a beer and his girlfriend with an icecream

Grant Fulton, Run the Alps guide, enjoying a beer after a long trek in Bolivia.

Blog

A Beautiful Adventure: Tor des Géants

A Beautiful Adventure: Tor des Géants

I knew it was possible for real humans that I knew personally to finish. Close friends had done Tor des Géants but I still couldn’t quite imagine how -more than 85,000ft of uphill over 210 miles encircling the Aosta Valley of Italy.

Guided

Deluxe Tour du Mont-Blanc

Deluxe Tour du Mont-Blanc

The Tour du Mont-Blanc is the most famous trail running route in the world, and for good reason. Wandering over mountain trails from France, to Italy, to Switzerland and back into France, the “TMB” footpath includes some of the most iconic mountain terrain anywhere. On our Deluxe TMB, we’ve taken our standard tour, and added

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!