When preparing to run the UTMB®, organising your trip to Chamonix is essential. Travel, accommodation, race pack preparation and understanding the event: all these elements should be arranged as early as possible in the months leading up to the race, so you can reach the start line with peace of mind.
Planning your travel and accommodation in Chamonix
Choosing how to travel and booking your accommodation (apartment, holiday cottage or guesthouse) should be your priority: the Chamonix valley is very busy during UTMB® week, and accommodation is booked well in advance. Also plan your itinerary if you are staying for a few days before or after the race. Find all our practical advice in our article Planning your trip to Chamonix.
Preparing your race pack for the UTMB®
Your race pack should include your kit, mandatory safety and survival equipment, waterproof clothing, running shoes and a spare pair, as well as your personal nutrition (isotonic drink, energy gels and bars). Find the full list and our advice in our article Preparing your race pack for the UTMB®.
Know the race well before the start
Beyond logistics, it is essential to understand the race’s specifics: routes and distances, aid stations, assistance rules, sleep management during the event and the weather conditions to expect in Chamonix in August. Find all this information in our article UTMB®: preparing for your race.
When to start planning
Race week takes place every year in late August. Accommodation in the valley is booked up as soon as the ballot results are confirmed in February: that is the time to book, not the following summer.
