Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc - Logistics

Logistics

• The race is organised by an association called Les Trailers du Mont-Blanc.
• 1700 volunteers were involved in 2010.
• The North Face is the main sponsor.
• Runners are supposed to carry a minimum of equipment for safety reasons. This includes a waterproof jacket, warm clothes, food and water, whistle, survival blanket and head lamp.
• There are food and drink points along the route, every 10 to 15km. In addition, four big "life bases" provide hot meals, beds and massages: Chamonix (France), Les Chapieux (France), Courmayeur (Italy) and Champex (Switzerland).
• At Courmayeur and Champex, runners can collect a bag they previously left at Chamonix.
• Runners' race numbers contain a magnetic badge that is read at approximately 50 check points. Timings and rankings are available online and by Short message service in real-time.
• The organizers encourage solidarity between runners and respect for the environment.