Italy · Aosta Valley
Distance
130 km
Date
Entry fee
€260
€ / km
€2.00
TORX TOR130 Tot Dret 130km: Point-to-Point Alpine Ultra from Gressoney to Courmayeur
Among the most vertically concentrated mountain races in European trail running, the TORX TOR130 ‘Tot Dret’ covers 130 kilometres point-to-point from Gressoney-La-Trinité to Courmayeur through the High Alps of Italy’s Aosta Valley, accumulating 12,000 metres of elevation gain. At 92 metres of elevation gain per kilometre, it ranks 22nd out of 390 races in the DiscoverTrailRaces database — placing it in the top 6 percent for vertical density across all distances and all race lengths.
The course contains 24 climbs of at least 100 metres and 18 sustained ascents, with over 21 percent of the route pitched above 20 percent gradient — steeper than most ski runs. Launched in 2017 as the shorter counterpart to the legendary TOR330 Tor des Géants, the TOR130 is also a Western States Endurance Run qualifier, adding competitive prestige to its extreme character. Set entirely in High Alpine terrain above the Aosta Valley — with Mont Blanc and the Monte Rosa massif as neighbours — the race draws trail runners seeking a genuine Himalayan-scale challenge compacted into four days. Entry for 2026 was 260 euros; registration sold out within the March window.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
12,000m
D+/KM
92.3m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
17.1%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-17.5%
Uphill gradient distribution
| 2–5% | 9.5 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 12.8 km | |
| 10–15% | 9.4 km | |
| 15–20% | 7.8 km | |
| 20%+ | 21.4 km |
Route Profile
AnalysedTerrain breakdown
| 44.7% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 11.1% | Flat |
| 44.2% | Downhill |
Terrain
TORX Tor Des Geants – 130 km 130km Top Climbs
Top Climbs
| 1 | 8.0 km · 1,398 m gain starts km 0 · avg 17.5% · max 80.9% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 12.2 km · 1,364 m gain starts km 106 · avg 11.2% · max 94.9% |
| 3 | 6.5 km · 1,345 m gain starts km 85 · avg 20.7% · max 64.0% |
Top descents
| 1 | 9.6 km · 1,525 m drop starts km 64 · avg -15.9% · max -78.7% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 5.9 km · 1,192 m drop starts km 26 · avg -20.1% · max -53.0% |
| 3 | 8.8 km · 1,176 m drop starts km 8 · avg -13.0% · max -103.2% |
Gressoney to Courmayeur on the High Passes: The TOR130 Route
What is the TORX TOR130 Tot Dret?
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The TORX TOR130 ‘Tot Dret’ is a 130km point-to-point mountain ultra from Gressoney-La-Trinité to Courmayeur in the Aosta Valley, Italy. With 12,000 metres of elevation gain and a vertical density of 92.31 m/km, it ranks 22nd out of approximately 390 races in the DiscoverTrailRaces database for vertical density — placing it in the top 6 percent globally.
What the TORX TOR130 Completion Earns Toward the WSER Lottery
Is TOR130 a Western States qualifier?
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Yes, the TORX TOR130 is a qualifier for the Western States Endurance Run 100 Miles. Completing the TOR130 within cut-off qualifies runners for the Western States lottery, adding elite competitive prestige to its extreme mountain challenge.
How Does Tor des Geants 130km relate to Tor des Géants 330km?
How Does Tor des Geants 130km relate to Tor des Géants 330km?▼
The TOR130 is part of the TORX family of events in the Aosta Valley, alongside TOR330 Tor des Géants (330km) and TOR450 Tor des Glaciers (450km). The TOR130 traverses High Alpine terrain comparable to sections of the TOR330, running the same mountain environment in a condensed format with a September 15 start.
Sell-Out Registration in a Two-Week Window: How to Enter TORX TOR130
How much does TOR130 cost to enter?
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The 2026 entry fee was 260 euros, equivalent to 2 euros per kilometre. Registration opens for a two-week window in early March each year at experience.torxtrail.com. The 2026 edition sold out within the window; apply on the first day of opening.
Geneva, Turin, or Milan: Three Airport Options for the TORX TOR130
What airports should I fly into for TOR130?
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The closest airports are Geneva GVA (approximately 1.5–2 hours to Courmayeur), Turin TRN (approximately 2 hours), and Milan Malpensa MXP (approximately 2.5–3 hours). The event is classified as FAR in the DiscoverTrailRaces database — over 130 minutes from major airports — and the start in Gressoney-La-Trinité requires a separate transfer from the Courmayeur finish area.
TORX Tor Des Geants – 130 km 130km GPX
Getting to TORX Tor Des Geants – 130 km
Nearest airport
Geneva (GVA) / Turin (TRN) / Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Notes
Start: ~1.5–3 hrs by car to Courmayeur / Public transport: bus to Courmayeur from Aosta/Turin and shuttle options / Accommodation: strong but pricey; book early
FAR
It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.