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New Balance partners with Mont-Blanc Marathon to build a stronger, greener trail running community in the Alps

Now is the time for young runners to shine in Chamonix

Now the dust has settled on the UTMB course, here are 7 lessons I learned from following the runners through the night

This was my second year covering the UTMB and it was more spectacular and surprising than ever

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Hoka Speedgoat 6 trail running shoes review: a snappy and stable runner on and off the trail

With plenty of firm foam, a wide geometry and great grip, this trail proved a winner for us both on and off the trail

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I just went for a trail run in Chamonix – let's hope the UTMB runners are prepared for hot conditions with these 3 strategies

It’s a scorcher here at Chamonix, and the runners need to be prepared

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“There’s always more to give deep down” – ultra runner Harry Jones shares 4 things he’s doing to prepare for the UTMB finals

With his fourth attempt at the 100 km CCC race this weekend, Jones is focused on altitude, nutrition, psychological preparation and, of course, the perfect shoes

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Ultrarunning's iconic UTMB race is looming – here's who's looking for a podium spot

Who's planning on being at the starting line in Chamonix, and which runners hope to be first to the finish

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5 things I wish I’d known before my first alpine peak

Taking those first faltering steps into glaciated, big mountain terrain can be daunting: here are five things Mountain Leader Alex Foxfield wishes he’d known before his first alpine peak

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Curling gold medal which was Britain’s first at Winter Olympics goes on display

The medal was won by a team of Scottish curlers at the 1924 Games in Chamonix, France.

The Independent UK

11 of the best ski holidays in France

Alpine adventures await in some of the world’s most popular resorts

The Independent UK

7 best ski holidays for solo travellers: Independent and social stays on the slopes

Think cross-country skiing with new friends in Finland and cruising the Austrian slopes solo

The Independent UK

What it’s like to run around Mont Blanc non-stop in Europe’s toughest – and most beautiful – ultra-marathon

It may push you to your limits, but spending the weekend circumnavigating the Alps in the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc is a truly life-changing experience, finds participant Howard Calvert

The Independent UK

American runners win prestigious Mont Blanc trail race

American runner Jim Walmsley won the 20th edition of the Ultra-trail of Mont-Blanc in Chamonix (Haute-Savoie) on Saturday. His compatriot Courtney Dauwalter won the women's category, her third victory in the prestigious sporting event. France landed third place in both categories.

Radio France Internationale

10 best cheap ski holidays for 2023/24: Deals to France, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia and more

From resorts offering high-altitude slopes to family-friendly packages, here are the top ski deals to book now for next season

The Independent UK

What is the UTMB? Meet trail running’s most difficult race

We answer all of your questions about this hellacious footsport event

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Your complete guide to trail running in the Alps

Trail running in the Alps is a magical experience, but it requires some special preparation

Daily Mirror

Brit climber 'plunges to his death from 50m after falling from France's highest mountain'

Police in the Chamonix region said today the unnamed hiker was taking a difficult track near the Bionnassay glacier, the smallest on the French side of the Mont-Blanc massif

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If the mountains are calling and you can’t go – head to Arc’teryx Academy

With affordable skills clinics, Arc’teryx Alpine Academy makes the elite sport of mountaineering much more accessible

The Guardian - UK

Rail route of the month: the Mont-Blanc Express from Switzerland to France

Our slow travel expert takes the off-peak train, discovering along the way that the cross-border ‘express’ train is actually delightfully slow

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s still as beautiful as ever’: the changing face of the French Alps

The reality of the climate crisis is that Chamonix valley’s glaciers are shrinking, though tourist guides and their clients are finding ways to help and adapt

AFP

Zenhaeusern wins Chamonix slalom, Ginnis grabs first podium for Greece

Chamonix (France) (AFP) - Switzerland's Ramon Zenhaeusern won the men's World Cup slalom in Chamonix on Saturday as AJ Ginnis made history by snatching second for a first-ever podium for Greece.

Wales Online

British woman dies in avalanche in French Alps

Coroner of Chamonix has opened an inquiry into the death of the trekker

The Independent UK

Tour du Mont Blanc: The complete travel guide to Europe’s popular long-distance walk

If you relish hiking 18km a day at altitude in all weathers for days on the trot, the TMB offers a classic adventure, writes Margaret Batty

The Guardian - UK

A local’s guide to Chamonix, France: great hikes, the Alps and decent sushi

With soaring peaks on its doorstep the town is an international hotspot. Mountain guide Julien ‘Pica’ Herry tells us what he loves about the birthplace of alpinism

The Guardian - UK

Running the Mont Blanc ultra, the world’s most famous trail race

With its dizzying ridges and stunning views, Mont Blanc is home to some of the world’s best trail running

The Guardian - UK

Not so steep – readers’ favourite affordable skiing options

Speeding down mountainsides has become a hobby for the well-to-do, but if you scout around, our tipsters say, good-value options can be found. Scroll down for the winning tip

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