The La Thuile Trail goes along some breathtaking areas and some important historical sites of La Thuile. The 2022 edition proposes three routes:
Trail 25 km – 1500 D+
Trailers will reach the Deffeyes mountain hut through the wonderful « Balconata », walk along the majestic Rutor glacier, its moraine and its spectacular lakes and pass throgh the Bellacomba valley to reach the Tchuielletta lakes and finally descend towards the ski facilities area and the town centre.
Elevation available here
Marathon 42 km – 2500 D+
The Marathon begins with a 1700-meter climb in the first few miles. Once through the Vallon de Youla and skirting Mont Nix, competitors will arrive at altitude at the Col du Berrio Blanc, where the course winds along a spectacular ridge with view across to Mont Blanc. After enjoying the views at Col Chavanne, enchanting and unexplored trails lead to the Colle di Bassa Serra and, after passing the picturesque lakes Tormotta and Verney at the Little Saint Bernard pass. The long final descent takes competitors back down to La Thuile, passing through Riondet and the forests of the ski slopes.
Trail available here
Ultra 70 km - 4000 D+
The first part of the course follows the scenic route of the 25km trail. The runners will pass through the 25km finish line in the village and then continue through the valley of Youla and passing by Mont Nix. A long diagonal will take the runners up to the Berrio Blanc pass, where the route winds along a spectacular ridge with views across to Mont Blanc. After enjoying the views at Chavanne pass, wild and unexplored trails lead to the Bassa Serra pass and, after passing the picturesque Lake Tormotta, to the Little Saint Bernard pass. The long final descent takes competitors back to La Thuile, passing through Riondet and the forests of the ski slopes.
Trail available here
