Courmayeur, Italy
Anytime from June 15 - Sept 20
Dates | Duration |
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Anytime from June 15 - Sept 20 | 7 days - 6 nights |
Only a few miles from the French and Swiss borders, there’s no mistaking you’re in Italy when you run the trails of Courmayeur.
Here, at the head of the Aosta Valley in the mountainous northwest corner of Italy, flowing single track is interspersed with welcoming guardians at the “rifugios,” or huts, where you can take in alpine views over a cappuccino. Trails traverse high meadows opposite Mont Blanc – or Monte Bianco – and climb alongside clear streams, up over high mountain passes with incredible views into neighboring Switzerland and France. Here’s a glimpse from a recent Run the Alps trip.
Courmayeur also has a lively trail racing scene, if you’d like to add a race to your vacation plans. Each summer, the town hosts three races in the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc series, the popular Gran Trail du Courmayeur series in July, the legendary Tor des Géants, now four races, and a variety of other trail events. While Val Ferret and nearby Val Veny are well-known on the alpine trail running map, the region is also home to a wide range of quiet and wild trails. Courmayeur is wonderful place to relax after a run. You’ll find excellent cafés, restaurants and gelaterias as you wander along the quiet, cobbled streets of the village. Many of our self-guided guests combine exploring this region with a few days in the Chamonix valley, known as the “Vallée du Trail” on the other side of Mont Blanc.
Book this tour
7 days, 6 nights
$2290 per person
$650 single supplement
5 days, 4 nights
$1980 per person
4 days, 3 nights
$1780 per person
Looking for a customized itinerary?
Please get in touch. We’d love to discuss your options with you.
Prefer to go with a guide?
Explore our group guided trips or inquire about our privately guided trips.
- Accommodation in 3 star hotels and/or mountain huts
- Buffet breakfasts each morning
- Detailed daily run descriptions, GPX files and all the resources you need along the way are provided via our app (see a sample here). We’ll also send you a printed copy of the route and other key information, in case you’d like to take these with you as a back-up
- Roundtrip taxi from Geneva Airport to Courmayeur
- A copy of our Guide to Trail Running in the Alps, which contains thorough travel instructions, regional information and tips from the staff and guide team at Run the Alps
- In-tour support through our WhatsApp Helpline
- Flights
- Transport to and from trailheads if you choose to shorten a run
- Dinners and drinks
- Extra charges made at accommodations such as room service or laundry
- Trail snacks and lunches – our materials include info of where to stop along the way or if bringing trail snacks is a better option based on the day
The closest airport is Geneva, Switzerland. Run the Alps will arrange for a shuttle from Geneva Airport to Courmayeur, Italy. If you arrive a day or more before the tour starts, the shuttle is still included.
*Please note that trips in September have an extra $650 charge to cover the shuttle to/from Geneva Airport and Courmayeur because of the Mont-Blanc tunnel closure.
Our Courmayeur trip also finishes in Courmayeur, Italy. Run the Alps will arrange for a shuttle from Courmayeur, Italy to the Geneva Airport. If you depart a day or more after the tour ends, the shuttle is still included.
*Please note that trips in September have an extra $650 charge to cover the shuttle to/from Geneva Airport and Courmayeur because of the Mont-Blanc tunnel closure.
- Why Run the Alps? See how Run the Alps compares to other trail running companies and what sets us apart here.
- Group Discounts: When we create tours for a group of five or more self-guided guests, there is an opportunity for some savings. We’re pleased to pass them on to you – please get in touch to explore your options.
- Alumni Discount: We love welcoming our alumni back to the Alps and offer a 10% discount on all standard guided and self-guided trips. Simply check the Alumni box on the registration form and we’ll apply the discount when we invoice you.
- Want to shorten or extend your trip or add an Alps Trail Race? Just let us know and we’d be happy to help.
- Can a non-running partner join me on this tour? Yes–read how hiking and sightseeing companions can come too.
- Celebrating a special occasion? Each year we get a number of guests who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or retirement with a Run the Alps trip. If this is you, let us know!
- Concerned about being ready? We’re here to help. You can check out our Training Resources or get in touch if you’d like to be put in touch with a coach.
- Tour Grants Program: Run the Alps is committed to making our trips more inclusive. If you’d like to join this trip, but don’t think you can afford it, please check out our Tour Grants Program.
- Trip Insurance: Life can sometimes throw us a curveball and wreak havoc upon the best laid plans, which is why Run the Alps requires trip insurance. Learn more here.
- Terms and Conditions: You can read up on them here.
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The Ultimate Trail Runner’s Guide to Courmayeur, Italy
Run the Alps polled our guides, staff, and trail running friends, about their top Courmayeur picks to create this useful guide specifically for trail runners.
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Courmayeur in a Nut Shell
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Alberto Motta: The History of Trail Running in Courmayeur, Italy
Alberto Motta talks about the rich trail running history of Courmayeur, Italy.