Photo: Patafisik / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) / Unsplash(opens in a new tab)Trail race calendar in Aosta Valley 2026
Italy's smallest region is its highest: Monte Bianco, Cervino, Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso, and home of the Tor des Géants.
Calendar updated October 2026
View on map2026 calendar: every race by date
| Date | Race | Town | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2027 | Tor des Géants | Courmayeur | 330K |
Essential gear for trails in this area
The gear most used by runners in this region
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Ultralight carbon Z-pole foldable trekking poles. 137 g per pole in 110 cm length, 33 cm folded. EVA grip and adjustable strap. The trail running reference.
Hoka
Hoka Speedgoat 7
The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.
Icebreaker
Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe
Long-sleeve thermal top in 100% merino wool (200g). Natural temperature regulation, genuine multi-day odor resistance and a soft, non-itch handfeel from the fine merino yarn.
Altra
Altra Lone Peak 9
Trail running shoe with zero drop and wide FootShape toe box that allows natural toe splay. 25 mm stack with EGO foam for balanced cushioning without losing ground contact. MaxTrac outsole with 3.5 mm lugs, ideal for non-technical trails, forest tracks and long-distance paths.
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“Courmayeur, Europe's ultra-mountain capital”
4.808 m
Monte Bianco, roof of the Alps
330 km
Full loop of the region in the Tor des Géants
3.263 km²
Italy's smallest region
1
Races
330 km
Distance range
24,000 D+
Elevation range
Sep
Race months
Difficulty
Terrain
The Aosta Valley is one huge massif: four of the best-known Alpine 4,000-metre peaks are here. Trail follows the Alte Vie, huts at 2,000-3,000 m, glacial passes and high pastures, with thousands of metres of climbing even over mid distances.
Key areas
Climate & best season
From June to September the high passes are clear of snow; September (Tor des Géants time) usually brings stable skies, but sub-zero nights above 2,500 m.
Trail culture
The Aosta Valley has lived trail for decades: the Tor des Géants circles the whole region along Alte Vie 1 and 2, and Courmayeur is also a stage of the UTMB.
Iconic races in the region
Race map
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Gear up for the mountains
The right gear makes the difference on race day. Our comparison guides to choose well.
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