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August 29, 2014

The CCC

So what is the CCC? The Courmayeur Champex Chamonix is a mountain trail race through Italy, Switzerland and France. It is under way to day August 29th. Why do I care? My niece is running in it. Here are some charts and info on the race.

Some facts: Around 101km & 6100m of positive altitude change, with a cap of 1900 runners.






CCC® (Courmayeur Champex Chamonix)

A race deep into wilderness using for the most the international path “Grande RandonnĂ©e du Tour du Mont-Blanc (GR TMB)”.

Mountain race, with numerous passages in high altitude (>2500m), in difficult weather conditions (night, wind, cold, rain or snow), that needs a very good training, adapted equipment and a real capacity of personal autonomy.

The CCC® has climbed from being the "little sister of the UTMB®" to becoming a unique race that is one of the most prestigious of the world. The start line at the centre of Courmayeur is tinged with an atmosphere that only Italians can provide, a rare emotional moment to the music of Vangelis.

The first kilometres, on an original route, different from the UTMB®, quickly lead to 2500m of altitude to one of the most exceptional panoramas one can imagine, facing the Mont-Blanc and the Grandes Jorasses. The passage of the Grand col Ferret (2537m) marks the entrance of the race in Switzerland, where the competitors will be warmly welcomed by the volunteers of La Fouly, Champex and Trient. Already in France but so close to Switzerland, anyone can enjoy the authenticity of Vallorcine, before discovering after an incredible ascension the Vallons des Chezerys, a true corner of paradise with a magnificent view on the Mont-Blanc chain. It is then time to finally reach the arrival arch in the heart of Chamonix. 

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