Gran Trail Courmayeur 2026

Get ready to experience the thrill of the competition that opens the trail running season at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc. The Gran Trail Courmayeur is much more than just a race: it’s a unique experience and an opportunity to immerse yourself in the pure spirit of trail running.

With three distances to choose from — GTC30, GTC55, and GTC100 — and start and finish set in the charming town of Courmayeur, the cradle of mountaineering and trail running, this competition offers breathtaking views and technical, demanding courses that will truly test your abilities.

Organized by VDA Trailers, the Gran Trail Courmayeur is an internationally renowned event, synonymous with quality and professionalism. It’s the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and to immerse in the beauty of a unique territory shaped by dramatic peaks and exhilarating runs.

PROGRAMME

Friday, July 10
Parco Bollino
12:00 pm Mont Blanc Trail Fest Village opens
2:00 pm-6:00 pm GTC race number collection
6:00 pm-8:00 pm Race number collection for GTC100 athletes only
6:00 pm-7:00 pm Round-table discussion: “Trail running: Olympics – yes or no?”

Piazza Abbé Henry
10:00 pm Start of the GTC100
100km | 7.900m elevation gain | max 33h

Saturday, July 11
Parco Bollino
5:30 am-6:30 am Distribution of the final race numbers GTC55

Piazza Abbé Henry
7:00 am Start of the GTC55
55km | 3.800m elevation gain | max 18h

Parco Bollino
7:30 am-8:30 am Distribution of final race numbers GTC30
8:30 am-6:00 pm Mont Blanc Trail Fest Village open

Piazza Abbé Henry
9:00 am Start of the GTC30
30km | 2.000m elevation gain | max 8h

Parco Bollino
12:00 pm First GTC30 runners arrive
12:40 pm First GTC100 runners arrive
1:00 pm First GTC55 runners arrive
5:00 pm Last GTC30 runners arrive
5:00 pm Interview with Marco Olmo
6:00 pm Winners’ prize-giving ceremony
6:30 pm Meet & Greet with Michele Graglia

Sunday July 12
Parco Bollino
1:00 am Last GTC55 runners finish
8:00 am Last GTC100 runners finish
9:00 am Social run with Marco Olmo and the Aosta Run Club
11:30 am Prize-giving ceremony by category