Quatrail Des Alpages

Quatrail Des Alpages begins in Quart, Aosta Valley, Italy, featuring mountain trail routes near Mont Blanc. It takes place in late May, offering two primary distances: approximately 26.6 km with 2,040 metres of ascent, and about 52.4 km with 3,880 metres of ascent. This is a high-altitude trail race on natural terrain, not a road race, with the primary difficulty being the significant elevation gain on wild alpine paths. The routes traverse mountain, forest, and open natural landscapes surrounding Quart, allowing participants to choose between a demanding half-ultra distance or a full 50k. The event is included in the UTMB Index course system, providing valuable qualifying results for UTMB-affiliated races. Participant numbers are modest, with over 100 runners in the last edition, and the atmosphere is characterized as social, suggesting a communal mountain experience rather than a large-scale urban event.