Gran Trail Valdigne 100Km

The Gran Trail Valdigne 100Km is a July mountain ultra held in Italy's Valdigne district. The 100 km route passes through Courmayeur, Morgex, La Salle, La Thuile, and Pré-St-Didier. This main race operates under semi-autonomy, requiring runners to carry essential gear and manage their own provisions between aid stations. It features an ascent of approximately 5,420 to 5,600 meters and has a 28-hour time limit, classifying it as a demanding alpine ultra rather than a simple long trail run. The event also offers a 57 km trail race with 2,600 meters of climbing and a 16-hour limit, alongside the K2000 vertical race. The K2000 ascends from Morgex (920m) to the Pascal bivouac (2,920m), covering 2,000 meters of elevation gain in roughly 8 km, presenting a direct mountain challenge. Originating as Italy's first semi-self-sufficient mountain-running race over 80 km, the July weather in the valley can be warm for the Alps, with average highs near 25°C, though significant rainfall remains a possibility.