
Sam Hill

International Mountain Leader
I am a full time, freelance International Mountain Leader, although “full time” is a subjective term. I try to work as much as I can in the Alps, but my work often takes me further afield. Leading expeditions to exotic places is a great part of the job. Ultimately, I am a big believer in doing what you love, and I feel incredibly privileged to be in the position to do just that.
Having grown up in the Lake District, in the Northwest of England, the “fells” are in my blood. Although I have now spent several years running in the Alps, including UTMB’s 330 km-long PTL, I also enjoy returning to the UK for big one-day trail running challenges such as the Bob Graham Round and Paddy Buckley Round.
The best part of this job is meeting such an incredible mix of people and characters. I have worked with billionaires to brick layers — and everyone in-between. I could write a book about all of the fascinating stories that I have been told over the years – and what better setting for a good story than in the mountains?

Sam Hill Run the Alps Guide with his group

Sam Hill Run the Alps Guide in Chamonix

Sam Hill Run the Alps Guide on rainy day
Roasting and Running: Moody Coffee Roasters’ Ian Dove

When he’s not serving up the best coffee in Chamonix, you can find him on the trails training for the Mont-Blanc Marathon.
Tour du Mont-Blanc Trail Running

The Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB) is our most popular guided and self-guided tour. We offer multiple tour options each trail season.
Join the Club: Run the Alps on Strava!

Run the Alps has just launched a Strava Club. We’ll see you on the trails for our first Challenge – kudos and goodies are waiting!