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Understanding the popularity of the event: The UTMB is one of the most renowned trail races in the world, attracting runners from over 100 different countries. Chamonix becomes a true...

Preparing for the UTMB®? Planning your trip to Chamonix is a key part of your race prep. Sort the logistics well in advance and cover every essential...

To prepare for your trip to Chamonix for the UTMB, it is important to plan your journey and its logistics carefully. Transport, accommodation and activities on the ground should be arranged in advance...

When packing your race bag for the UTMB®, clothing choices matter: your kit must protect you from unpredictable mountain weather and keep you comfortable throughout the race...

Decision made — a seasoned ultra runner, you've set your sights on the UTMB®! A serious challenge for athletes who live for trail running in one of the most spectacular natural settings in the...

As part of a nutrition plan for UTMB® preparation, an important phase will be acclimatising to a specific diet, the discipline it requires, and the constraints of racing nutrition. Getting prepared...

Among the essential items to pack in your race bag for the UTMB®, safety and survival gear tops the list as absolutely necessary for this kind of event....

When deciding on the nutrition and hydration strategy you will adopt for the UTMB®, choosing an isotonic drink is an important decision to make well in advance of the race date. Here is...

During your stay in Chamonix planned around the UTMB, you will certainly be looking for activities and ideas for visits. Here are a few suggestions to make the most of...

Precisely defining your training will certainly be one of the key steps in preparing for the UTMB®. Planning and organising your training is indeed vital to handle the workload required...

Preparing for the UTMB® obviously involves physical training, but also mental preparation. It will be essential for facing the challenges ahead and giving you the motivation and...

One of the most important things to do when planning your travel to Chamonix is of course finding accommodation during the UTMB® period. This can be a tricky challenge due to...

Including interval sessions in your schedule or training plan for the UTMB® will be absolutely essential for optimal preparation for the great alpine event! Where to do your interval sessions?...

Afin de vivre au mieux l'édition de l’UTMB® 2025, l'organisateur met à la disposition du grand public un suivi live de la course qui permet de ne rien manquer des moments forts de la course et de...

When choosing your shoes for the UTMB®, you'll also need to consider the question of spare shoes. This topic covers several aspects that we'll detail to help...

Dans le cadre de la préparation de votre sac de course pour l’UTMB® le choix de vos chaussures sera primordial. C’est certainement la composante la plus importante de votre panoplie de trailer et...

A key element of UTMB preparation, the shock weekend is even more essential if you need to prepare for UTMB on flat terrain! Find out what this type of training stay involves and what...

Your nutrition and hydration at the UTMB® will rely on gels and energy bars for solid food. With the huge range available on the market, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to...

If you have the UTMB® 2025 race on your radar, getting to grips with this year's edition is essential. From the elite names on the start list to how to follow the race live,...

To prepare for your trip to Chamonix for the UTMB, it is important to know the aid station and support conditions on the race, as well as to anticipate the weather...

Stair training is an excellent exercise if you need to prepare for the UTMB® on flat terrain, far from hilly or mountainous regions. It will give you real quadriceps strengthening and...

Outside of the mandatory clothing required by the regulations and the clothing you plan to wear for your trail outfit, spare clothing is something not to overlook when you...

When preparing your race pack for the UTMB, there are essential accessories you must not forget to include. Starting with all the mandatory survival and safety items...

Whether you live in a hilly region or on flat ground, your UTMB® training cannot be done under the same conditions. For those who live in areas without elevation, there are...

If you need to find accommodation for the UTMB, you should know that finding a place to stay in Chamonix can be tricky at the height of summer and during this event, which draws enormous crowds to the town....