Gran Trail Courmayeur 51 KM trail running route — Italy · Courmayeur

Italy · Courmayeur

Gran Trail Courmayeur

Distance

51 km

Date

July 11, 2026

Entry fee

110 EUR

€ / km

€2.16

Mont Blanc theater: big climbs, epic scenery, and a Courmayeur finish that feels like a major.

Elevation and Terrain

Total Meters

3500m

D+/KM

68.63m/km

For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.

Avg Uphill Gradient

16.1%

Avg Downhill Gradient

-15.3%

Uphill gradient distribution

2–5%
3.6 km
5–10%
4.5 km
10–15%
3.2 km
15–20%
3.4 km
20%+
6.5 km

Route Profile

Analysed 2026-05-02

Terrain breakdown

41%Uphill16%Flat43%Downhill

Terrain

Alpine

Climbs

Gran Trail Courmayeur climbs and descents profile

Top climbs

1

6.1 km · 1064 m gain

starts km 7 · avg 17.6% · max 159.1%

2

4.6 km · 622 m gain

starts km 15 · avg 13.6% · max 36.3%

3

3.5 km · 460 m gain

starts km 35 · avg 13.1% · max 48.2%

Top descents

1

4.1 km · 916 m drop

starts km 45 · avg -22.3% · max -64.5%

2

6.1 km · 538 m drop

starts km 30 · avg -8.8% · max -47.4%

3

4.4 km · 467 m drop

starts km 39 · avg -11.0% · max -43.0%

Race files

Logistics

Nearest airport

Geneva (GVA) / Turin (TRN) / Milan Malpensa (MXP)

Notes

Start: ~1.5–2.5 hrs (GVA) or ~2–3 hrs (TRN/MXP) by car / Public transport: bus to Courmayeur from Aosta/Turin and shuttle options / Accommodation: strong but pricey; book early

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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.

Last checked: February 18, 2026Official Website →