ETC - UTMB® Mont-Blanc (Experience Trail Courmayeur) 2026

ETC is a short, steep mountain trail race from Courmayeur, in the Italian Alps, run as part of UTMB Mont-Blanc. The route covers 15 km and climbs 1,200 metres, leading organizers to equate it to a 27 km effort in trail-running terms. Runners have 4 hours 30 minutes to complete the course, making it manageable in distance yet challenging physically. The course departs Courmayeur with a steep ascent toward the high balconies of the Aosta Valley, offering views of Mont Blanc, before looping back to town. The finish line is located in Parco Bollino. This event is suitable for runners seeking an initial demanding trail race experience around Mont Blanc, as well as those who prefer a shorter UTMB Mont-Blanc event featuring significant elevation gain over a single day.