Trail running 5-day Tour du Mont Blanc

Nant Borrant refuge - Maison Vieille
We start our day with a succession of two passes: the Bonhomme pass followed by the Croix du Bonhomme. A long descent takes us to Les Chapieux and then to La Ville des Glaciers, following the glacier's eponymous torrent. After a refreshing lunch break, the next climb takes us to the Col de la Seigne and Italy, where we descend into the Val Vény in the direction of Lac Combal, at the foot of the Pyramides Calcaires and close to the remains of the Great War. We finish our descent to the lake and then head towards the Alpine pastures of Arp Vieille to finally find our refuge at Maison Vieille, overlooking Courmayeur, where we will spend the night.
Distance: 32 km / Total ascent: D+ 2404 m
 

Maison Vieille - La Fouly
After a good breakfast, we descend to the beautiful town of Courmayeur down to the valley, before switching again to an ascent that takes us to the Bertone refuge, at 1991 metres. We are in front of the magnificent valley of the Italian Val Ferret and the southern side of the Mont Blanc massif. We return to the Bonatti hut, where we will have a refreshing break. The magnificent balcony trail gives us a chance to admire some of the massif's iconic peaks, including the Dent du Géant, the Grandes Jorasses and Mont Dolent. Once we reach Arnuva, we are in front of the imposing Grand Col Ferret. The steep and straightforward ascent takes us to the Italian-Swiss border at the top of the pass at 2537 metres. The descent to the Swiss Val Ferret is smooth and very pleasant all the way to La Fouly. You will have access to your luggage at the hotel where we will spend the night !
Distance: 35 km / Ascent: D+ 2103 m
 

La Fouly - Trient
After this first Swiss night of our Tour du Mont Blanc, we continue our journey along a very pleasant path along the Dranse de Ferret to Praz de Fort, from where we begin a climb in the shade of spruce trees towards the charming village of Champex and its lake. We anticipate the lunch, thanks to few shops, before heading to Trient. A dreaded climb by runners of the legendary ultra-trail called "Bovine" awaits us. It is steep and hard, but relatively short! Beautiful Helvetian alpine pastures cross our path as we make our way to the Col de la Forclaz, from where we can see our refuge for the night at Trient. There's just one more descent before our rest.
Distance: 30 km / Difference in altitude: D+ 1450 m
 

Trient - Chamonix
Last wake-up, last efforts, last admiration. On this fifth day of our lovely trail running, we enjoy a magnificent ascent, first through the forest, then around beautiful alpine meadows dotted with colourful flowers, towards the Col de Balme, from where we overlook the entire Chamonix valley. The rolling path leads us to the sublime Aiguillettes des Posettes. We admire The Tour glacier with its characteristic bluish colors. A fairly technical path takes us to the Col des Montets, for our final ascent to Tête au vent. The short and narrow trails give way to a vast alpine meadow bordered by lakes as far as the Lac Blanc refuge, where we can enjoy a break. The descent to La Flégère and then Chamonix is our last effort before the great comfort of returning to the Arve river, which we follow until we reach the church in Chamonix. The end, well done ! A tour du Mont-Blanc in 5 days, that's something to celebrate!
Distance: 29 km / Ascent: D+ 2083 m