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Why Monte Rosa Ultra

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Why Monte Rosa Ultra

A bucket list ultra – Why choose Ultra Tour Monte Rosa?

UTMR Admin

When people enter for the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa, the ultra trail race around the massif of Monte Rosa, we ask them to tell us why they entered, with this question.

Of all the races in the world, why did you choose to race the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa?

And here are the answers!

Massimo Scribano

Because i think that this race is a real tough race and not just a commercial one.

Sarah Hansel

I ran Tor last year and have been having a hard time finding another race that might live up to my experience there. A number of people recommended this race to me; it looks rugged and wild and incredibly challenging, and not as crowded as UTMB.

Hans Schmid

Love the Alps (especially under sunny conditions). UTMB too busy, expect UTMR to be more intimate and to my liking.

Kristian Gotsch

Because of it being in unique surroundings and not too big in terms of runners.

Svitlana Lavrenchuk

The scenery, organisation and the course.

Trent Ribaczkow

The course looks brutal and beautiful, while still having the charm of not having huge crowds and commercial popularity. The perfect recipe for personal growth.

Rasmus Braad

Route description. mountain terrain. cheap flight ticket to Geneva.

Lee Kit

Simply because it is very tough while the scenery is splendid!

Emil Nordh

No crowds on the trail and for the surroundings!

Rory Mitchell

Beautiful scenery, tough but rewarding trails, and glowing reports from everyone I know who’s been before.

Sergio Alla

Because the view and the challenge.

Frederik Burger

I love the Alps and having done the CCC twice this seems like the next step up. Aiming to one day do the full UTMR & UTMB. I’m typing this sat on a bench (having a coffee) before heading up on Stafal-Gabiet ski lift!

Rob Cain

Looks like a beautiful part of the world, and a challenge. What could be better!

Start line ultra tour monte rosa

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Sep 28

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Christian Insam, a La Sportiva athlete from Italy, on UTMR 2018

Lizzy Hawker

Christian Insam, Italy

Some questions to Christian Insam, an Italian athlete on the team from La Sportiva, on why UTMR and what he is looking forward to.

 

What you are looking forward to?

I’ve been hearing about UTMR for a few years now. The idea of touring Monte Rosa has always  fascinated me, as all wild, technical races do. I am really looking forward to it.

Sono gia‘ tanti anni che sento parlare di questa gara. Fare tutto il giro del Monte Rosa mi affascina molto. Sono proprio gare come qusta, selvaggia, con sentieri tecnici e tanto dislivello che mi piacciono. Non aspetto l’ora di essere alla partenza.

What are the challenges you expect?

I’ve never feared but just respected these kind of races. I am aware it’s about knowing what you are facing and keeping calm in the difficult moments. I expect  very « wild » terrain with a lot of elevation. So much fun!

Non ho mai paura di queste distanze ma tanto rispetto. Bisogna sapere a cosa si va in contro e mantenere la calma nei momenti difficili. Mi aspetto un tracciato molto „wild“ con tanto dislivello da fare. Ci sara‘ da divertirsi.

What is your time estimate for this course?

It’s difficult to estimate a time in these distances. Every race has its history. I try to get to the start prepared the best I can, to focus on my feelings moment by moment and to give my best. If I am well I know I can  do well.

E‘ difficile stimare un tempo finale su queste distanze. Ogni gara ha la sua storia. Cerco di arrivaci il piu‘ preparato possibile, di concentrarmi sulle mie sensazioni in gara e di dare il massimo. Se sto bene so‘ di poter fare un bel risultato.

What is your best result / moment in trail racing?

The two victories at  Dolomites Sky run 131 K in 2014 and 2015. It is a race that I ran on the Dolomites Alta via .1  which unfortunately has been discontinued. However, there is always something special that remains in your heart for every race and this is the reason that makes me keep on going, training, racing.

Sicuamente le due vittorie alla Dolomiti Sky Run 131 k nel 2014 e 2015. E‘ una gara che si correva sull’alta via nr.1 Dolomitica che purtroppo non vien piu‘ organizzata. Comunque c’e‘ sempre qualcosa che ti rimane nel cuore ad ogni gara, in ogni allenamento. Questo e‘ il bello del correre il montagna, questa e‘ la motivazione che mi fa‘ andare avanti.

Grazie per darmi questa opportunita‘. Thanks for giving me this opportunity.

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Oct 27

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Alternative à UTMB – une course européenne comparable de 100 miles

UTMR Admin

« Qu’est-ce qu’une bonne alternative à UTMB – Ultra Trail Mont Blanc? »

L’Internet est un excellent endroit pour préfixer le nom d’un excellent produit avec «Alternative à» pour trouver un moyen soit de trouver quelque chose de moins cher, plus simple, encore «inconnu» et plus silencieux, etc. Surtout le cas lorsque le produit en question est épuisé!

Avec des courses de trail ultra, pas différent. UTMB, la classique européenne 100 mile liste de la liste des pieds, est toujours complet et avec une loterie pour les places, beaucoup de coureurs capables sont à la recherche d’une course alternative chaque année. Comme Roman Evarts conseille ci-dessous, ne pas annuler vos plans de 100 mile, passer à une course similaire et «il suffit de continuer à travailler vers un grand événement de 170 km.»

Alternative à UTMB ultra trail
Deux grands tours de montagne.
Voici quelques commentaires 2018 d’André Lauhoff

« n Janvier, j’ai été déçu après ne pas être tiré à la loterie UTMB, mais maintenant je sais que c’était la bonne et encore meilleure décision de participer à l’UTMR. J’ai trouvé la joie avec des gens fantastiques dans un environnement non commercial où tout est sur la passion pour la course de montagne ultra. Ces 4 jours à Grächen avec mon premier 100miler ont été très spéciaux pour moi et je remercierai Lizzy, Richard et tous les coureurs, tous les bénévoles, tous les spectateurs pour cela. S’il vous plaît garder la course à elle est . Lien

Pour aider ceux qui cherchent une alternative à l’UTMB, voici quelques opinions de coureurs qui connaissent à la fois UTMB et UTMR cours, ce qui pourrait aider. Vous n’êtes pas d’accord ? Donnez votre avis ci-dessous dans la boîte de commentaires!

Jason Poole

J’ai eu la chance de terminer des courses vraiment incroyables dans de nombreuses régions du monde. Cela comprend la finition de la Hardrock Cent cinq fois, Tor des Géants, Ronda dels Cims, UTMB, Zugspitz et bien d’autres. Je peux honnêtement dire que l’UTMR est l’une de mes courses de course de montagne préférées de tous les temps. Il offre un mélange aussi varié de terrain et de topographie, sans parler des vues dignes de cartes postales de certaines des montagnes les plus célèbres et reconnaissables dans toute l’Europe. La course est très bien organisée et offre juste assez de soutien, mais pas tellement que vous ne pouvez pas laisser votre garde vers le bas tout sur le parcours. Venant du Colorado aux Etats-Unis, j’ai été très impressionné par tout ce que l’UTMR offrait. Je recommande vivement cette course comme une excellente alternative à des courses plus grandes et plus extravagantes. Vous ne serez pas déçu!

  • Jason Poole UTMB® 2011 32:27:54, Classement général : 81, Classement catégorie V1 H : 26 / UTMR 2017 39:22:17 15e / V 5ème

Brian Melia

brian melia utmr coureur ultra
Brian Melia, UTMR 2017

UTMR 2017, 2e vétéran masculin 39:00:33, 13e au total

On pourrait dire que UTMR est une alternative à UTMB, mais il est tellement plus difficile mentalement et physiquement. Les montées, les pièces techniques… c’est tellement différent. Cependant, il est de 170 km et pas trop loin, donc si vous échouez une entrée UTMB il est certainement alternative.
Vous obtenez un réveil brutal si, non loin du début … 💪💪😢🇮🇹❄️💥

[c’est-à-dire qu’il y a une grande montée commençant 2 km après le départ, qui mène directement au sentier de montagne technique…]

  • Brian Melia UTMB® 2013 29:24:05, V1 H : 28 / UTMR 2017 39:00:33 13e / V 2ème

Denise Zimmerman

dennise zimmerman ultra runner chez utmr avec Lizzy Hawker
Denise Zimmerman, UTMR 2017

UTMR 2017, 2ème femme 38:47:55

UTMB est une course très célèbre et agréable, populaire. Il est bien organisé et marqué, et le parcours est très agréable. UTMR est une course plus petite et il est très familier [friendly] . L’organisation est bonne. Les postes d’aide sont un peu petits pour la grande distance. Le parcours est super et pour moi c’était plus agréable que le cours UTMB, mais beaucoup plus technique et tellement plus difficile que l’UTMB. J’ai pris beaucoup plus de temps que UTMB [to finish] . (UTMR 38:47 vs UTMB 31:00)

Pour moi, les deux courses étaient super!

  • Denise Zimmerman , 2ème Femme UTMR 2017, UTMB… 31:00:03 en 2016 et terminé également en 2015, 2012, 2011, 2009
UTMR 2017 Gill Fowler Credit_Lloyd_Belcher
Gill Fowler c) Lloyd Belcher

Gill Fowler

UTMR 2017, 4ème femme 41:33:23, La Sportiva France

Je pense que UTMR est un parcours fantastique! Il a plus d’attrait pour moi que UTMB, parce que pour moi les montagnes sont plus spectaculaires, le terrain plus difficile et les sentiers plus techniques.

C’est une excellente alternative, mais cela dépend de la personne. Je pense qu’ils ont besoin d’être un coureur confiant et fort / marcheur. UTMB peut répondre à un plus large éventail de participants.

J’aime aussi beaucoup la taille de l’événement, et je suis heureux d’être dans les montagnes par moi-même, et n’ont pas besoin d’avoir des spectateurs snd fanfare, mais si un coureur veut cela, peut-être ce n’est pas une bonne alternative.

C’est le défi supplémentaire de l’UTMR qui le rend plus attrayant. J’ai adoré UTMR et j’espère être de retour.

  • Gill Fowler 2013 UTMB finisher, 28:50:30, 6e femme.

Evarts romains

Roman Evarts UTMB alternative
Formation de Roman Evarts près de la chaîne d’Annapurna, Népal

À mon avis Ultra Tour Monte Rosa est la meilleure alternative possible à l’UTMB pour quelqu’un si la personne avait un plan de travail à long terme vers 100 miles et a échoué dans la loterie d’entrée UTMB. Les deux épreuves ne sont qu’à une semaine d’intervalle et il n’est pas nécessaire de reporter l’objectif de la saison. Je recommanderais à tous ceux qui disent en raison de l’échec dans la loterie UTMB: ne dites pas «eh bien, peut-être l’année prochaine», mais il suffit de continuer à travailler vers un grand événement de 170 km et lui donner un essai sur les sentiers de Monte Rosa. Ce sera la meilleure option pour vous de tester vos capacités mentales et physiques dans une grande course. Vous gagnerez beaucoup d’expérience et apprendrez de nouvelles choses sur votre corps et votre esprit. Avec tout cela, vous prendrez un énorme coup de pouce de confiance et de conclusions avec vous à votre prochain bloc de formation vers UTMB.

UTMR n’a pas autant de battage médiatique que UTMB ne, mais si vous ne vous souciez pas d’être dans l’ambiance brésilienne festival-style puis aller pour Ultra Tour Monte Rosa sans aucun doute et regrets. Les sentiers et les vues autour de Monte Rosa sont impressionnants!

  • Roman Evarts est originaire de Lettonie mais s’entraîne en Suisse (UTMB 2017 35e EVARTS Roman 24:58:48)

100 mile ultra par étapes!

Rappelez-vous une autre alternative à UTMB ou UTMR est de courir 100 miles / 170 km en 4 étapes. Avant l’UTMB, le parcours a apparemment été exécuté par étapes. Les avantages sont nombreux: courir en plein jour, rester dans les villages de montagne dans des hôtels confortables où vous pouvez bien manger et socialiser avec d’autres concurrents, et vous couvrez toujours la distance d’obtenir pour courir chaque étape plus fort ou plus fluide que vous le feriez comme un ultra.

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Juin 19

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Nicky Spinks, double Bob Graham Round record holder on UTMR 2018

Lizzy Hawker

Nick Spinks UK athlete Weisshorn

Nick Spinks, UK

Guest post by Nicky Spinks. Nicky is the current double Bob Graham Round record holder, two laps of a ~106 km mountain route in the Lake District in the UK. 

With entries closing in two weeks I thought I would remind everyone what a fantastic race this is and to say that I’m so looking forward to returning to Grächen in September and completing the full 170 km race. Last year I was upset to have to DNF at 100 km after 20 hours with a chest infection that took me until October to recover from.

I have only dropped out of two races in my life; Tankies Trog when I had a haemorrhaged cyst and the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa, I was gutted both times. And this year I am determined to come back to UTMR and enjoy the first half as much as I did last year … and then revel in completing the second half and running down to the finish to meet Lizzy Hawker as she greets runners in on the finish line!

Training is going well with the Ultra Tour Snowdonia 50 completed in 9th position, 1st Lady in 13.50 hours. This was a good training race as 50 miles but with a huge 6070m ascent. My next race is the Lakeland Trails Ultimate 55k on July 8th which is “flatter” with 2133m of ascent but in 34 miles.

I’ve ordered a UTMR map and keep looking back at the photos of last year. I was blown away by the scenery on the route and hope the weather is just the same as in 2017 so I can enjoy it to the maximum. The race organisation is very low key but efficient and appeals to my sense of fell running spirit. I just love the serenity of being part of the mountains and not in huge crowds.

To enter just chose your course; either full 170 km, full 100 km or stage 170 km. Then fill out a pre-registration form and Lizzy will respond with your invitation and hey presto – you’re in and can start planning the adventure!!

Contact @Nicky Spinks via Twitter.

Monte Cervino

 

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Juin 10

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Jason Poole Ultra Runner

USA Ambassador: Jason Poole

UTMR Admin

JASON POOLE : COLORADO, USA

We’re delighted that Jason has offered to share his experience of the 2017 Ultra Tour Monte Rosa with anybody interested in learning more about the course from an American trail perspective. Here’s a little info about Jason and contact details. 

Jason Poole Ultra Runner

Jason became involved in endurance sports in 1987, primarily competing in long-distance mountain bike races. In 1996, Jason started adventure racing, long-distance orienteering and ultrarunning. For the past 16 years, his primary focus has been 50 and 100-mile mountain trail ultrarunning events. He has competed in world-class ultra events across North America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia, including the Tor des Géants, Hardrock, Barkley, Ronda dels Cims and the Eco Challenge. One of his all-time favorite events is the 170-kilometer Ultra Tour Monte Rosa (UTMR) in the Swiss & Italian Alps, which he completed in 2017. For more information on the spectacular UTMR, please contact Jason at: jasonpoole@hotmail.com or follow him on Instagram at @jasonmpoole, Twitter at @jasonmpoole or Facebook, Jason Poole.

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Japan Ambassador – Shinobu Ono

UTMR Admin

小野 忍(おの しのぶ)
1958年生まれ。東京在住の元アルピニストで現在はスロートレイルランナー。仕事は登山ガイドと海外登山のアドアバイザーです。個人的には100㎞以上のロングのレースに好んで出場し、制限時間を最大限につかいレースを楽しんでいます。

UTMRの舞台であるモンテローザ周辺の山やトレイルは、40年近くにわたり毎夏通っており、モンテローザやマッターホルンのほかにも多くの山の登頂経験があります。また今回のレースコースの一部は、それらの山からのの下山の途中に歩いたことのある、懐かしくまた慣れ親しんだコースです。

このエリアの山やトレイルの知識や経験を生かし、大会のアンバサダーとして参加される皆様の完走のためのサポート、現地での移動や宿泊、レース前後の観光や登山、ハイキングなどのお手伝いをさせていただきます。

chamonixshinobu@yahoo.co.jp http://mountain-ma.com/katorisenko

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Sep 28

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When a photographer leaves his cameras behind …

Lizzy Hawker

 

Lloyd Belcher, our photographer in 2015 and 2017, is coming back in 2018. This time he is leaving the cameras behind and this is why! Good luck Lloyd!

 

« I’m very fortunate that I have a job that I enjoy and it takes me to some beautiful places around the world. But don’t be fooled, it’s bloody hard work. However, I’d rather put in the hard hours in the mountains than lecturing and marking undergraduate papers which is what I used to before changing careers. One of the most scenic races that I have worked on is the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa. I first worked on this race in 2015 and I was struck not only by the beauty of the landscapes that I was shooting images in, but also the rugged terrain that appealed to the runner in me. I ran a lot of miles on the course while shooting the race and saw how rugged and challenging that the course is. While shooting UTMR 2017 and seeing a lot of the course again, I decided that enough was enough and this is a race that I will have to run.  So for UTMR 2018, I will leave the cameras packed away somewhere as I have registered to run the 100km. See you out there. »

Lloyd Belcher, Lloyd Belcher Visuals

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Nov 07

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2017 Ultra winner Stone Tsang interviewed over the last kilometer

UTMR Admin

So exciting! It’s a tough race, very difficult. Very difficult.

It’s not a normal ultra race.

If you finish this race [you’re] very tough, the very long climbs up and do – so big – also the altitude,
and also the technical… it’s so technical my god! Unbelievable. It’s not just one or two sections. Maybe just one or two sections are runable, other sections are so technical. You need to focus the whole way, and your feet are suffering, so those things make this race so tough.

If people can finish this race, they are really a champion!

Unbelievable.

The good thing is the weather – so good – otherwise more difficult.

Ah finally!

I really slowed down on the last section. I really wanted to take it easy a little bit. So tough, I’m so tired.

Very beautiful race course. I think the stage race is fun.

[Lizzy Hawker, at the finish line:] You’re the first person (ever) to complete the race course.

Thank you!

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Juil 29

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Italian ultra 100 km race checkpoint

Feedback from runners in 2017

UTMR Admin

While feedback is sometimes critical (and constructive) there is a lot of happy feedback from many race competitors. Here is a selection from 2017….

Basil Geoghegan

« The UTMR was awesome. Putting together a race on this terrain is impressive. I loved it. I have never run a stage race before. Standing in an Alpine village waiting for the clock to strike 6 and running until it strikes 6 again in another village is a great experience. The camaraderie and banter with other runners was better than my expectations. »

Thomas Naughton

« I loved the event.  I found that because for the stage races you are staying in hotels overnight, you are able to spend a lot more time with your fellow runners than you would if you were doing the ultra. Course is beautiful and I thought organisation was as good as I’ve seen it for an ultra.  Volunteers and staff were brilliant. One of the friendliest races I’ve been at (in terms of people). And one of the most brutal (in terms of terrain)! »

Brett Hochfeld

« I really enjoyed the race beautiful and brutal in equal measure. I loved your personal touch & prayer flags on the summits – it really added a special feel to the race. »

Janine Canham

« Loved having hotels to sleep in, real food for breakfast & dinner and bags carried for us!  Altogether a fantastic event. »

Dane Ryan

« This is my third year at the UTMR and I have really enjoyed being part of the race, it has given me focus, a goal and helped my running enormously. The course is challenging and beautiful and the volunteers friendly and helpful, the whole event has a informal almost family feel to it – which is great. »

Alan Wood

« Fantastic route, really enjoyed the stage race concept. Overall a fantastic event and extremely well organised given the logistical difficulties. I will definitely be recommending the race! »

Nicola Gover

« Great event, really well organised, incredibly well marked and lovely helpful volunteers at all times. »

Aleksandr Vikulin

« The trail is very beautiful. It deserves being run in daylight, so I really loved the staged format. »

Venetia Wingfield

« Still small enough to run in the wild and to make (and find) friends and a good spirit amongst participants and volunteers. »

Lotte Carritt

« Volunteers were always excellent. Always friendly, helpful and encouraging. A real asset to the race. »

Georgia Fane-Hervey

« This was one of the best and most breathtaking adventures I have experienced. »

Sophie Villance

« J’ai adoré cette course, le concept de 4 jours est vraiment génial, les paysages étaient magnifique et l’organisation était top, un tout grand merci! »

Barb Campbell

« The course was everything you promised and much more. I’ve finished many races of different kinds but few of them have felt like such a major accomplishment. it was a wonderful experience – spectacular, adventurous and fun. »

Tobias Hurter

« A great, unforgettable, very hard race. Please keep the personal atmosphere. I’m glad to pay a higher entrance fee to run in such a friendly atmosphere – no need for another overcommercialized mass event. »

Helen Cospolich

« I absolutely love this race! »

John Moreton

« I had one of the best, if not toughest runs of my life and loved it all. Thanks and see you all again. »

Derek Fish

« This route was outstandingly beautiful and extremely tough (which I expected). »

Sarah Gilliam

« A week on and I am still blown away by the amazing experience I had running the 170 km race. »

Beverley Redfern

« I thoroughly enjoyed this challenging race and thought the organisation was very good. All queries prior to the race were answered very promptly. This is a very beautiful and challenging race and I feel privileged to have taken part. I felt very well looked after. »

Spyridon Siakoufis

« I felt that you really love what you are doing and that is what I am looking for on these races. Thank you for the experience. »

Johannes Parkkonen

« It’s one of the most memorable and rewarding races I have done. »

Peter Hjelmström

« Great race in absolutely astounding mountains. Excellent and challenging race course. Although a major large race, the race organizers and volunteers made it a very personal experience. »

Philip Pearson

« Thanks very much for staging such a tremendous event. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. The route and scenery would be hard to beat anywhere in the world and I met many lovely people over the four days. »

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Sep 28

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2017 UTMR poster!

Lizzy Hawker

We have a new poster for 2017!

 

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