OFFICIAL PROGRAM 22-28 AUGUST 2022
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THE EXPERIENCE OF EACH PARTICIPANT AT THE HEART OF THE ORGANISATION
AN EVENT OPEN TO THE WORLD
In order for this adventure to last, the UTMB® Mont-Blanc has always taken the experience of each participant to heart, so that it is as authentic and complete as possible. The quality of the organisation, the involvement of the runners, the follow-up of the races, the vitality of the territory, the beauty of the routes... All these key points contrib ute to the quality of the experience for all. The UTMB® Mont-Blanc is certainly a story of men and women united around a common vision: that of diversity, sharing, excellence and passion.
The Mont-Blanc valleys are among the rare areas where there is still a strong bond between the people who live there, the environment, the fauna and the flora. It is this relationship with nature and the land that unites the inhabitants of the roof of Western Europe around a common project, that of sharing, across borders, with other enthusiasts, their know-how and their relationship with the mountains and their valleys.
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The UTMB® Mont-Blanc is a story of men and women. A great adventure guided by values and a common vision, that of sharing and communion between peoples, the reflection of diversity.
The UTMB® Mont-Blanc is undeniably a large family composed of men and women, volunteers and service providers, partners and local authorities, tourism and mountain professionals, trek king enthusiasts and mountaineers... They all come together with a common goal: to transmit values and reveal a heritage of which they are proud, sharing them with runners from all over the world, men and women from five continents. During the last week of August, in the towns around Mont Blanc, American, Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian, Argentinean, Australian, Omani, Spanish and South African runners meet... It is an opportunity for runners and Friends of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc to meet and experience a great adventure together. The UTMB® Mont-Blanc is synonymous with sharing and communion between peoples.
PEOPLE FIRST
Florence CARRON DARBELLAY, Présidente de Martigny-Combe DESMARETS, Maire d’Hauteluce Guillaume DESRUES, Maire de Bourg-Saint-Maurice
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It is thanks to this excellence and knowledge of the region that the UTMB® Mont-Blanc is a logistics and event success, which allows 3 countries, 18 towns, 7 valleys and 800km of trails to be animated and known internationally over a week. In all the Mont Blanc valleys, it is also the welcome and efficiency of the women and men, whom the organisation calls the Friends of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc, that contribute to the smooth running of the event. With them, it is possible to welcome the entire outdoor and trail running community in optimal conditions. With them, strong bonds are created around simple and authentic moments: the energy of the start, the conviviality of a refreshment stop, the beauty of the race experienced at night, the post-race adventures... The event is an opportunity to gather all these positive energies around a common adventure.
François BARBIER , Maire des Contamines Montjoie
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Joachim RAUSIS, Président d’Orsières
Mathieu FERRARIS, Maire de La Thuile
Roberto ROTA , Maire de Courmayeur
THANK YOU ALL! THE PEOPLE
Jeremy VALLAS, Maire de Vallorcine
Based on centuries of friendship, exchange and sharing around the universal natural heritage of Mont Blanc, the UTMB® Mont-Blanc has been able to create a strong bond with the region. For 19 years, men and women have put their know-how and experience at the service of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc.
Marcel GAY, Président de Bovernier
Riccardo BIELLER , Maire de Pré Saint Didier Ghislaine BOSSONEY, Maire des Houches
Bertrand SAVIOZ, Président de Trient
Jean-Marc PEILLEX , Maire de Saint-Gervais
Federico BARZAGLI, Maire de Morgex
Christian ROCHE, Maire de Beaufort
Nicolas EVRARD, Maire de Servoz
Lionel ARPIN, Maire de Seez
Eric FOURNIER , Maire de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
The UTMB® Index is calculated for each of the 4 UTMB® World Series race categories: 20K, 50K,100k and 100M : Trail runners are also given a General UTMB® Index cal culated by combining results from all race categories. A valid UTMB® Index is mandatory to enter the UTMB ® Mont-Blanc lottery. CHECK YOUR UTMB ® World Series gives all trail runners the chance to experience the UTMB ® adventure across the world.
UTMB® WORLD SERIES EVENTS With 25 events across 16 countries organized to the highest quality standards in the most stunning locations. Collect Running Stones which are mandatory to enter the UTMB® World Series Finals lottery. The top 3 male and female finishers in the 50K, 100K and 100M categories automatically win their place at the Finals.
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UTMB® WORLD SERIES MAJORS Three UTMB® World Series Majors will act as the continental Series finals each season. Collect double the amount of Running Stones compared to other UTMB® World Series Events for the UTMB® World Series Finals lottery. The top 10 male and female runners in the 50K, 100K and 100M categories automatically win their place at the Finals.
RUNNING STONES ? You can only collect Running Stones by finishing races in the 20K, 50K, 100K or 100M category at a UTMB® World Series Event or UTMB® World Series Major. A Running Stone is an entry into the lot tery to participate in the UTMB® World Series Finals: the UTMB®, CCC® and OCC races of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc. Only 1 Running Stone acquired in the past two years is mandatory to enter the lottery. Running Stones are cumu- lative, have no expiration date, and each Running Stone gives you an additional chance to be drawn.. In 2022, Val d’Aran by UTMB® and Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB® are the Majors for Europe and Asia-Pacific, while the Major in America will be announced soon. UTMB® MONT-BLANC UTMB® Index
LOTTERY AND QUALIFY FOR A PLACE AT THE FINALS, YOU NEED ONLY 2 THINGS : 1 - You must have collected at least 1 Running Stone 2 - You must have a valid
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The UTMB® World Series Finals will be held in the three key distances of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc - known as the OCC (50k), CCC® (100k) and UTMB® (100M). The UTMB® World Series men’s and women’s titles will be awarded at these three races. To qualify for a place at the Finals, trail runners must compete in at least one of the UTMB® World Series Events or UTMB® World Series Majors, where they can collect Running Stones for use in the lottery, or be rewarded for their performance with direct access.
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The UTMB ® Mont-Blanc is a major international sports event that takes place every year in the last week of August in the Mont Blanc area. It includes 8 trail running events from 15 to 300 km, that take place at the foot of the highest peak in the Alps, crossing France, Italy and Switzerland, with the backdrop of the mythical and world-famous mountain. UTMB ® Mont-Blanc brings of thousands of and fans who stay in the Mont-Blanc valleys create legend of the great trail and open-air festival.
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18:00 - 19:00 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié Hour of solidarity 19:30 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié OCC prize-giving
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THURSDAY 25 Hours Place Action 08:15 - 09:15 Orsières, Place Centrale OCC start 10:00 - 19:00 Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc Ultra-Trail® Village 13:00 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié First OCC finishers
19:00 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié TDS® prize-giving
WEDNESDAY 24 Hours Place Action 10:00 - 19:00 Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc Ultra-Trail® Village 12:30 - 15:00 Chamonix, Champ du Savoy Mini UTMB® registrations 13:00 Chamonix, Champ du Savoy YCC The Revenge start 15:00 Chamonix, Champ du Savoy Mini UTMB® 15:00 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié YCC The prize-givingRevenge
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®UTMBMONT-BLANC 15 SATURDAY 27 Hours Place Action 10:00 Courmayeur, Mountain Sport Center Mini UTMB® 11:00 Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc CCC® prize-giving 14:45 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié First UTMB® finishers SUNDAY 28 Hours Place Action 12:30 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié UTMB® Categoryprize-giving 16:00 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié UTMB® Generalprize-givingranking 16:00 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié Closing ceremony 17:30 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié PTL® finishers celebration 19:00 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié Closing buffet
3. HOKA SUNRISE YOGA SESSION RDV Thursday 25 August at 8am at the HOKA Base Camp for a gentle wake-up call in the heart of Chamonix.
2. MORNING RUN Wednesday 24 August, 8:00 am. Departure : Point Info - Promenade du Fori. Open to all, the traditional morning run will take place with the partic ipation of many international athletes and will be followed by a breakfast.
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BUFF SUNSET RUN WITH YOANN STUCK Meet at the Buff stand in the Ultra-Trail Village on Thursday 25/08 at 5pm for a run with all the BUFF teams and their athletes.
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2. HOKA FILM FESTIVAL BY MONTAGNE EN SCÈNE RDV Wednesday 24 August at 8.15pm Place du Triangle de l’amitié to discover 3 new films (“La Traversée”, Kilian Jornet’s film and a preview of the next film with Jim Walmsley). Limited places, reservations required.
1. CHALLENGE VERTICAL Info Point - Promenade du Fori. Take up the challenge to climb as fast as Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz in 5 minutes while carrying all his running gear. Many prizes to be won!
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Savoie Mont Blanc, paradis de la randonnée Suivre un sentier à son rythme, observer la nature, prendre le temps de s’émerveiller.
SAVOIE MONT-BLANC Throughout the week, come, meet and play with the Savoie Mont Blanc team to try to win race bibs for the most beautiful trails in the region, a top-of-the-range trail outfit, trail experiences, vouchers for your favorite application... Get ready for riddles, quizzes, balance games, meetings with athletes and much more!
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YOHANN METAY Relive the UTMB in a completely different way: Yohann Metay invites himself to Chamonix for 3 performances of his famous show “La Tragédie du Dossard 512”, a more than realistic description of the UTMB adventure where everyone gets a kick out of it! Laughter guaranteed.
SIDAS Meet at the Argentières refreshment station during the CCC and UTMB to learn all about foot health and enjoy a foot treatment with the Sidas experts.
Savoie et Haute-Savoie : 12 300 km de sentiers balisés, 1 Parc national, 2 Parcs naturels régionaux, 18 réserves naturelles.
With an event taking place in the Mont Blanc area and in an area that is unique in the world, it is crucial that we remain attached to our values and put in place all the necessary actions to preserve this extraordinary environment.
SUSTAINABILITY
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BYOU COLLECT YOUR WASTE Runners, supporters, do not leave litter on the route! Everyone be responsible and always carry a waste bag with you.
AWARENESS On site, you will meet sustainability ambassadors whose mission is to help you protect the environment. To better understand the natural environment in which you find your self, we have designed specific signage. Do not hesitate to ask the ambassadors for information!
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The UTMB ® Mont-Blanc races cross protected natural areas in France, Italy and Switzerland. On the ground, please refer to the rules signs in force. In all cases, camping and bonfires are forbidden, as is the use of drones. Respect the rules of the nature reserves!
SUSTAINABILITY
The UTMB ® Mont-Blanc is one of the first signatories of the Eco-responsible Charter of Major International Sporting Events (GESI). The organisation thus reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development. The chart is supported by the Ministry of Sport, WWF ® France and 46 signatories (sports event organisers and equipment managers).
«BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS» As part of the Bring Your Own Utensils (BYOU) programme, catering establishments no longer offer disposable crock ery. Everyone therefore has to bring their own utensils if they want to eat hot food. And why not do the same for your next picnic?
COMPOSTABLE WASTE A t 75% of the race’s refreshment stations, we will ask run ners to sort their organic waste into dedicated containers, both in Italy and in Switzerland and France. In France, a valley association, which travels by bicycle, will come to collect all organic waste from the refreshment stations in Vallorcine, Argentières, Chamonix, Les Houch es, Saint-Gervais and Les Contamines. This material will then be sent to various composters for the production of natu ral fertiliser.
The aim of this village is to promote the know-how and environmental achievements of the valley and to introduce you to some of the actors involved in maintaining biodiversity and protecting these areas. It is also about discovering new initiatives and taking advantage to exchange ideas, have fun and discover...
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A sustainability exhibition will be held on the route, in Vallorcine. Saturday, 27 August 2022 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., near the refreshment stand. It will bring together associations and companies involved in sustainable Thedevelopment.associations
and companies are: - Protect Our Winter (POW), Le Centre de la Nature Montagnarde, Asters (Conservatoire d’Espaces Naturels de Haute-Savoie), Upcycling, la Recyclerie du Mont-Blanc, Ecotrivelo as well as local producers, conferences and musical entertainment, and so much more. A great opportunity to meet those who take care of our territories!
CAMPSIDER For 2022, we are proud to introduce Campsider, the first market dedicated to second-hand equipment for outdoor sports (winter sports, hiking, trail-running, climbing, mountaineering and mountain biking) and an official supporter of the UTMB Mont-Blanc.
Campsider is at the Ultra-Trail Village. Each trailer will have the opportunity to meet them and give them secondhand products or products that have lost their usefulness. Campsider will select, recycle and give a second life to products still in good condition by redirecting them to the Association des Trailers du Mont-Blanc. These products will be sent to Nepal to equip local professionals and Thisamateurs.partnership with Campsider aims at highlighting the circular economy and demonstrating that upcycling it is possible in the world of sport. This model should be an integral part of our new ways of consuming and playing sport!
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In 2019, a 100% eco-responsible catering system for TDS was tested at Les Contamines. Food from brands recommended by the GESI Charter and WWF, proximity products and no single-use packaging. The experiment was very satisfactory and has been repeated in 2021. For 2022, the idea is to extend sustainable refreshment areas of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc races to 60%. The final objective is that 100% of the refreshment points will be sustainable.
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On the main race of the week, the UTMB® (171km 10 000m D+), French women are in the spotlight.
CCC® On the CCC® (101km 6100m D+), New-Zealand trailer RUTH CROFT (UTMB® Index 801) seems to be the main favorite, after her recent victory on the Western States 100 Miles Endurance Run. When she is on the startline, she usually aims at finishing first. The French trailer, BLANDINE L’HIRONDEL (UTMB® Index 810) can also fight for the victory after her recent success at the marathon-distance trail European Championships few weeks ago. The CCC® will be quite a challenge for her as she didn’t run a 100km race since 2016. The Canyons Endurance Run by UTMB® winner, JAZMINE LOWTHER (UTMB® Index 802) can also be part of the 2022 revelations with only 3 trail races but already quite an impressive record.
On the men side, the main favorite is the English runner JONATHAN ALBON (UTMB® Index 945) who jumped on the international trail running scene when he first won the OCC® in 2021 and showing his performances again few weeks ago by winning the 2022 Marathon du Mont-Blanc. Quite unknown right now, good to keep in mind that even if he is quite unknown worldwide right now, he is training with a the less-unfamous Kilian Jornet in Norway and ticking all the boxes to be noticeable while running from Courmayeur to Chamonix. The Americans DAVID SINCLAIR and HAYDEN HAWKS will come to represent their country with a great card to play for the most famous of the mustachioed runners (Hayden) who already won in 2017. The Spaniard ANDREU SIMON AYMERICH (UTMB® Index 901) who won in July on the 105km of Val d’Aran by UTMB® is one of the best runners in the world despite his diabetes and will have to be taken seriously for the final victory. Frenchman BAPTISTE CHASSAGNE (UTMB® Index 862) is one of the outsiders but could well play spoilsport. Very fit this season after his fourth place on the Lavaredo Ultra-Trail by UTMB® in a canonical time of 12h44, he is calmly preparing for the objective of his season.
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MANON BOHARD (UTMB® Index 764) will be one to watch after her victory on the TDS® last year. She knows how to manage long distances and seems very strong after her incredible victory on the X-Traversée of Trail Verbier-St-Bernard by UTMB®, where she ends up 4th in scratch. Hoka runner, AUDREY TANGUY (UTMB® Index 763), is also a serious contender as she will have the desire to well after giving up this same race in 2021. And she can do it, her victory on the TDS® in 2019 considered a proof, if necessary. The American KATIE SCHIDE (UTMB® index 783) is also part of the contenders, as she keeps progressing on the ultra-distance, after finishing 8th on the UTMB® in 2021 and 2nd on the CCC® in 2019, she just won the CDH 105km in Val d’Aran by UTMB®. The Swedish MIMMI KOTKA (UTMB® Index 753) has the strength to finish first this year, after her 3rd place last year and her recent victory on the Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB®. Despite giving up several times on the UTMB®, she now has enough self-confidence on this specific distance to run for the win. Finally, Chinese contender XIANG FUZHAO (UTMB® Index 734), Hoka trailer as well, might be able to make the difference. She won the 1st edition of Thailand by UTMB® in 2021 and is getting better and better these past months on races over 100km. Among the men, the race will be just extraordinary. KILIAN JORNET (UTMB® index 943) getting back in the game, will be THE man to beat if he recovers well from the Hardrock 100. Next to him, many contenders will look for a victory on this 19th edition! The American, JIM WALMSLEY (UTMB® Index 938) is among the serious favorites with his exceptional speed. Staying in the Alps several weeks before the race, he put all his efforts to become the first American runner to win the UTMB®. Kilian and Jim will have to count on other contenders: German runner HANNES NAMBERGER (UTMB® Index 919), impressive this season as he broke a new record on the Lavaredo Ultra-Trail by UTMB®. His recent performances place him as the 3rd best trailer of the world in the 100M category. French runners will be there as well, with THIBAUT GARRIVIER (UTMB® Index 907), AURÉLIEN DUNNAND-PALLAZ (UTMB® Index 896), GERMAIN GRANGIER (885) and MATHIEU BLANCHARD (UTMB® Index 874). Athletes who have all impressive records and enough experience to be part of the game.
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TDS® The TDS ® (145km 9100m D+) will see the Italian, AGNESE VALZ GEN (UTMB® Index 727), 7th in the CCC® 2021 take the start in the night from Monday to Tuesday and thus launch the hostilities of the week of the UTMB® Mont Blanc. The Spaniard CLAUDIA TREMPS (UTMB® Index 723) also has solid references, with a 9th place on the UTMB® in 2021. The Frenchwoman FIONA PORTE (UTMB® Index 722) will compete in her longest race at date. Italian MARTINA VALMASSOI and Austrian ESTER FELLHOFER complete the list of favorites. Among the men, the German JANOSCH KOWALCZYK who impressed during his victory at the Mozart 100 by UTMB® in less than 10 hours will come and test himself on the tougher format of the TDS®. He will be accompanied by the French, HUGO DECK (UTMB® Index 871), the Italian accustomed to long efforts, FRANCO COLLÉ (UTMB® Index 878), the Chinese MIN QI (UTMB® Index 882) rather comfortable on format rolling that is embarking on a hell of a challenge. Among the runners to watch, the French, MARTIN KERN who demonstrated all his qualities as a mountaineer on the 90km of the Mont-Blanc Marathon last year and the Spaniard CLEMENTE CRISTOFER MORA . Spectacle in perspective!
OCC On the OCC® (55km 3500m D+) the elite women’s field is ever more impressive in density every year. The Spaniards, lovers of these fast formats, arrive in force with a delegation of three runners with a UTMB® Index greater than 770, namely, MARTA MOLIST CODINA , SARA ALONSO and SHEILA AVILES. All three are capable of going for the win. The American, ALLIE MCLAUGHLIN (UTMB® Index 794) who comes from mountain running will be able to show her speed qualities on the Franco-Swiss slopes. All of them will have to rely on the French team Matryx, ANAIS SABRIÉ and team Hoka MATHILDE SAGNES, who are also very comfortable on this type of terrain. They will be accompanied on the starting line by ANNE-LISE ROUSSET, who is making her return to competition after setting the new GR20 women’s record. Just that!
What a start-list for the men! If he is well recovered from his injury, the Pole BART PRZEDWOKEWSKI (UTMB® Index 928) could be untouchable. The Spaniard, MANUEL MERILLAS, second of Zegama this year is a more than solid runner to win. The Briton ROBBIE SIMPSON, second last year, may come to seek victory in a race he now knows very well. The Eritrean PETRO MAMU, the Italian WILLIAM BOFFELLI and the two Frenchmen FRÉDÉRIC TRANCHAND and THOMAS CARDIN will also start with the desire to cross the finish line first. We are talking here about runners with a UTMB® Index greater than 910, so very heavy! There will also be a good number of outsiders like the Austrian, JAKOB HERRMANN , the climbing partner of a certain Kilian Jornet on the Pierra Menta, third overall this year. The Czech,JIŘÍ CIPA has already shown himself to be very solid in the past with a third place in the CCC® in 2019. If he has worked on his speed qualities, anything goes. The French will play at home with the presence of ARNAUD BONIN, ANTHONY FELBER and SIMON GOSSELIN , all very competitive. The French touch in short!
22 UTMB® RACE CATEGORY The UTMB® is an extraordinary and particularly demanding race around the Mont Blanc massif, crossing 3 countries and 18 towns. With passages at an altitude of over 2,500m, 171km to cover and 10,000m of D+, the UTMB® pushes everyone to go beyond their limits for a life-changing experience. 171KM 10 000M elevation Start in Chamonix 26thFriday,August at 6:00pm 2 300 RUNNERS MAX TIME ALLOWED : 46:30 FIRST FINISHER TIME : APPROX 20:45 RACES
®UTMBMONT-BLANC 23 CCC® RACE CATEGORY The CCC® has climbed from being the «little sister of the UTMB®» to becoming a unique race that is one of the most prestigious of the world. The start line at the centre of Courmayeur is tinged with an atmosphere that only Italians can provide, a rare emotional moment. 100KM 6 100m elevation Start in Courmayeur 26thFriday,August at 09:00am 1 900 RUNNERS MAX TIME ALLOWED: 26:30 FIRST FINISHER TIME: APPROX 10:30
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145KM 9 100m elevation Start in Courmayeur 23rdTuesday,August at 00:00 1 600 RUNNERS MAX TIME ALLOWED: 44:00 FIRST FINISHER TIME: APPROX 18:00 RACES
TDS® Beautiful, technical, wild, demanding, there are so many adjectives to describe the TDS®. Acronym for «Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie» (the footprints of the Dukes of Savoie), the TDS® links the Aosta Valley to the Savoie, offering a voyage of discovery to the villages of the tour du MontBlanc and the mountains that surround them.
®UTMBMONT-BLANC 25 OCC On a shorter version, this race will be perfect for fans of medium distances (in the category Trail Ultra Medium (M) between 42km and 69km). Therefore, for the less «ultra» runners wishing to get into the event of the UTMB® MontBlanc will find a race suitable for them to start the adventure. 55KM 3 500m elevation Start in Orsières 25thThursday,August at 08:15 - 09:15 1 200 RUNNERS MAX TIME ALLOWED: 14:30 FIRST FINISHER TIME: APPROX 05:30
The runners will leave from Martigny-Combe (Switzerland) along an itinerary to finish in Chamonix. This race has the vocation of strengthening the teams. It is for this reason that the volunteers, as well as the inhabitants of the Espace MontBlanc, will have priority for this race. This race is the chance for a taster, over a more accessible distance, of the pleasure of participating in the World Summit of Trail-Running.
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40KM 2 300m elevation Start in Martigny-Combe 22ndMonday,August at 10:00-10:15 1 000 RUNNERS MAX TIME ALLOWED: 10:00 FIRST FINISHER TIME: APPROX 03:15 RACES
®UTMBMONT-BLANC 27 ETC The ETC contains amazing landscapes in the heart of the Italian Alps, a great challenge to enter the trail running adventure and the possibility to taste an authentic pizza just after crossing the finish line. 15KM Start in Courmayeur 23rdTuesday,August at 14:00 1 000 RUNNERS MAX TIME ALLOWED: 4:00 FIRST FINISHER TIME: APPROX 01:30 1 300m elevation
This ultra-endurance pedestrian event leads participants on a large tour of MontBlanc (300km and 25000m of ascent), taking high routes, without way-markers on the ground, which necessitates the sense of orientation on and off paths. Each year the route is different to allow for the discovery of the richness and diversity of paths in France, Italy and Switzerland within the Mont-Blanc massif.
300KM 25 000m elevation Start in Chamonix 22ndMonday,August at 08:00 RACES
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30 THE YCC (YOUTH CHAMONIX COURMAYEUR) is a race organized in collaboration with the UCPA of Argentière and the commune of Courmayeur. In 2022, the format changes its format with a trail running race taking place in Courmayeur on Tuesday and a new short and innovative race on Wednesday in Chamonix : YCC The Revenge. For this second run, participants shall start in reversed order of the times achieved in the previous day’s race, which means that the slowest runners will be given a head start with the fastest runners starting last. You don’t want to miss the show! YCC A CHALLENGE DEDICATED TO YOUNG RUNNERS FROM 14 TO 22 YEARS OLD 15KM8KM4KM 1000m600m200m elevation Start in Courmayeur 23rdTuesday,August at 11:00 JUNIORS ESPOIRS 2000-2004 CADETS 2005-2006 MINIMES 2007-2008 RACES
20 000 + 3 000 150 000€ 6 000 2150500 Passenger ascents counted on the UTMB® BUS system UTMB® BUS passes sold Investment in transport for an ever more sustainable event Public transport journeys made during the event Drivers mobilized for the event People transported in 1h30 to the start of the CCC® in
A SPECIAL SERVICE FOR SUPPORTERS & THE PUBLIC
A SPECIAL SERVICE FOR THE RUNNERS
All cars going to the start of the UTMB® on Friday, August 26, will be redirected to various park-and-ride lots (Plaine St Jean, Prarion) where a shuttle service will be set up to take them to the city center.
Every year, the UTMB® Mont-Blanc puts in place a shuttle service that provides a more sustainable solution for runners, crews and spectators. Everyone has an easy access to the existing public transports managed by the territory, and to the specific network developed by UTMB® for the event. This network allows all the runners to get to their start line and get back home using shuttles, and to the crews and the spectators to follow the race from the inside without taking care of their own car.
LESS CARS FOR MORE ADVENTURE!
on Friday morning TRANSPORTS
This transport service allows to bring the runners to the start of the 6 races in Italy and Switzerland. This system operates throughout the valley, from Servoz to Vallorcine and stops at all public stops to pick up runners and take them to the start of their race, thus drastically reducing the use of personal vehicles.
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A SPECIAL SERVICE TO AVOID CONGESTION IN THE CITY CENTER
The UTMB® Mont-Blanc organization team, in collaboration with the three cross-border operators (Transdev, ATR, TMR), has set up an exceptional race follow-up service open to all supporters in order to get to the various points where the runners pass around Mont-Blanc. This transport product (UTMB®BUS) is offered according to each race and allows to arrive in time at the refreshment points in order to follow the runner or simply to enjoy the atmosphere of the race as the runners pass. The organization is also working with the Community of Municipalities of the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley to promote the use of the existing public transport network. The UTMB® Mont-Blanc communicates on the free access to the network for all the per sons having the guest card and renews this year the implementation of a special coupon transport valley of Chamonix for all the supporters. Courmayeur
BASE CAMP This year, there is no need to rely on a car for comfort. The UTMB® Mont-Blanc is creating dedicated areas for crews which are free of charge with the UTMB® Shuttle pass – this way your crew can wait while en joying a coffee or a good hot chocolate! We are launching our new BASE CAMP, and you will find 6 of them all along the UTMB® route, in Bourg Saint-Maurice, Courmayeur, La Fouly, Champex Lac, Trient and Vallorcine, accessible day and/or night, by showing your shuttle pass. A PARTNERSHIP WITH COURMAYEUR SKI LIFTS
OrUTMBMONTBLANC.COMduringtheeventattheinfo point and at the PC Transport (subject to availability). CHILDREN Given the possibility of waiting in the middle of the night and the possibility of difficult weather conditions, this system is not recommended for young children PETS Pets are not recommended on the organisation’s buses, each driver is free to refuse them access to the bus. BY CAR Following the races by car is strongly discouraged: heavy traffic jams, parking difficulties, small winding roads... If you can’t get around otherwise, carpooling is recommended.
PRICES, TIMETABLES AND TICKET SALES
Once again this year, in order to encourage all supporters to use public transport, a 20% reduction will be granted on the Courmayeur Mont-Blanc Funivie lifts for all those registered for one of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc races, on presentation of a confirmation of registration and for all holders of a UTMB® Bus transport ticket.
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ARNOUVAZ road closed on Friday, from 8.00 am to Saturday, 8.00 pm from Courmayeur, UTMB® Bus only LAC COMBAL access forbidden on Friday, from 8.00 am to Saturday, 8.00 pm - no UTMB® Bus (only access by hiking 1h30)
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ORSIÈRES – CHAMPEX LAC closed on Friday from 12.30 pm to 23.30 pm and on Saturday from 8.00 am. to 1.00 am. LES HOUCHES crossing closed Friday 26 from 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm
NO PARKING AT: - CHAMONIX CITY CENTER - VALLORCINE - TRIENT - LES HOUCHES It will be possible to buy tickets in the areas of road closure near the bus departures and arrivals. ALL
ROAD CLOSURES In order to limit the use of cars and the associated nuisance for our territories, and in collaboration with the competent local authorities, we have chosen to close many roads and to authorize only the passage of the UTMB® Bus. Don’t hesitate, take public transport!
THE INFORMATION ON UTMBMONTBLANC.COM TRANSPORTS
ORSIÈRES – LA FOULY closed on Friday, from 12.30 pm to 11.30 pm and on Saturday from 8.00 am. to 1.00 am.
SAINT-GERVAIS - LES CONTAMINES road closed on Friday, from 5.00 pm to midnight (shuttles are mandatory to go to Saint-Gervais, to Les Contamines and to Notre-Dame de la Gorge)
Timetables will be suggest in July in the mobility Guide. Thereafter, reservations will be available on our website
®UTMBMONT-BLANC 35 Free public transport in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley (from Servoz to Vallorcine) with a downloadable transport ticket or a guest card (provided by your host). Free shuttle buses in Chamonix town center «Les Mulets». Difficult parking in Chamonix Free parking + shuttle buses in Prarion and Grands Montets. Servoz parking for the departure of the UTMB® on Friday from 13:00 to 03:00. Free shuttle buses for runners to get to the start of the races.
TRANSPORT IN THE CHAMONIX VALLEY IT FR CH SERVOZ LES HOUCHES GÉNÈVE MARTIGNY CHAMONIX MONT-BL ANC ARGENTIÈRE COURMAYEUR FLEGÈRE LE TOUR NOPARKINGAREA PRARION MGRANDSONTETS BOSSONS N205 N205 D1506 N205Vendredi - départ UTMB® ouvert 13:00-03:00 Friday - start UTMB open 01:00pm-03:00am VALLORCINE CHAMONIX ARGENTIERE VALLORCINE ORSIERES LA FOULY CHAMPEX-LAC TRIENT SAINT GERVAIS LES CONTAMINES BEAUFORT LES HOUCHES N.D. de la GORGE COL DU PETIT SAINT BERNARD BOURG SAINT-MAURICE COURMAYEUR MARTIGNY-COMBEARNOUVAZCOL DE LA FORCLAZ CORMET DE ROSELEND UTMB® BUS
The UTMB® Bus for crew members and spectators in order to get to the start and to follow the runners in all the villages through which the races pass without having to take their personal vehicles.
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- I respect private property and its surroundings.
SUPPORT ZONE By registering, runners undertake to abide to the rules. Those accompanying them must ensure that they do not break their commitments.
ZONE Personal assistance is only tolerated at certain feeding points, in the area specifically reserved for this purpose, upon presentation of the QR Code “Assistance” and at the discretion of the person in charge. This assistance may only be provided by one person at a time, without any specific equipment other than a bag with a maximum volume of 30 litres. Assistance provided by a professional team or any medical or paramedical professional - even a parent - is strictly prohibited.
1 QR code per support area 1 QR code = 1 person Beware, some service areas may be outdoors, so equip yourself accordingly!
FEEL CONSERNED A reminder o f the rules of good manners to be applied in all the municipalities crossed by the UTMB ® Mont-Blanc (but not only)! Set an example and make the festival even more beautiful:
- I collect my waste and use the bins and recycling stations.
- I prefer public transport and use official parking spaces (illegal parking is strictly forbidden in all municipalities).
ASSISTANCE
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- In the evenings and early mornings, I respect the inhabitants by checking the noise I make. - I always respect the instructions given by the organisation and the police. Happy UTMB ® Mont-Blanc to all!
Between 2003 and today we have come a long way! From a single race in 2003 with 700 runners, the event now brings together 10,000 runners and 8 events, each with its own raison d’être. Although the event has gained notoriety, its values have not changed: fair play, respect for people and for this majestic nature, and conviviality. In order to guarantee an unforgettable experience for all those taking part in the UTMB ® Mont-Blanc, a certain number of rules must be respected on the route:
Please note that running alongside a participant outside the indicated support zones near the refreshment posts is strictly forbidden and exposes the runner to a penalty of 15 to 10 minutes. In practice, this penalty entails a downgrading in the ranking and for some runners may mean the risk of being over the maximum time limit. Be careful not to confuse the support zone (a few hundred metres before and after each refreshment station, marked by signs) with the assistance zone (the part of the refreshment station reserved for this purpose). In other words, in the support zone you can only be accompanied, not assisted!
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40 UTMBMONTBLANC.COM UTMB® WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST 15:00-16:30 CHAMPS DU SAVOY - CHAMONIX Free entertainment for children of 3 - 13 years old In order to share their parent’s passion, almost 1,000 children will compete in one of the mini-races in the presence of event partner and team athletes. Rendezvous directly on-site ! FREE REGISTRATION Registration online & race-bib distribution: from 12:30 to 15:00 at the Champs du Savoy The races start at 15-min intervals from 15:00 on A small snack is available at the end of all the races Races are untimed and without classification FIND THE UTMB® MINI RACES AROUND THE MONT-BLANC IN THE DIFFERENT PARTNER COMMUNES! see the detailed program at MINI YCC Short Distance of around 400m For 3 years old MINI MCC Short distance of around 400m For 4 year olds MINI OCC Short Distance of around 400m For 5 year olds MINI CCC® Around 600m For children aged 6 & 7 year olds MINI TDS® Around 1200m For children aged 8 & 9 year olds MINI UTMB® Around 1800m For children aged 10 & 11 year olds MINI PTL® Around 3 km of orienteering on trail For children aged 12 & 13
CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS
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44 ULTRA-TRAIL® VILLAGE TIME DAY 16:00 - 20:00 MONDAY 22ND 10:00 - 19:00 TUESDAY 23RD 10:00 - 19:00 WEDNESDAY 24TH 10:00 - 19:00 THURSDAY 25TH 10:00 - 14:00 FRIDAY 26TH
The Village is also an opportunity to meet the favourites and future great champions with autograph sessions and surprise events. With 40 per cent of exhibitors from all over the world, the Ultra-Trail® Village immerses you in the heart of international trail-running. The world’s most beautiful races from 20 differ ent countries. Big meetings in sight. See you at the Place du Mont-Blanc, not to miss anything of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc.
FROM 22 TO 26 AUGUST 2022 , COME AND DISCOVER THE LATEST TRAIL NEWS AND PARTICIPATE IN MANY EVENTS ORGANISED ESPECIALLY FOR THE UTMB ® MONT-BLANC!
The Ultra-Trail® Village is an open-air event in the heart of Chamonix and is a must for all trail-running enthusiasts. Product tests, autograph sessions, previews, over the 4 racing days come and discover the biggest brands and meet the special ists of the discipline. Equipment manufacturers, trainers and organisers will be delighted to present their latest innovations and help you discover future trends!
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