Prepare the
90 km du Mont-Blanc
4 to 5 days of recon and preparation on the legendary course, led by Hugo Tormento, 3× world champion, and Simon Thoret, physio for the Décathlon·CMA CGM team and trail-running coach. Full board in an exceptional chalet facing Mont-Blanc.
Discover the course before everyone else
The 90 km du Mont-Blanc is not prepared like any other trail: massive elevation, altitude, technicality, managing effort over time. Nothing replaces running the course beforehand — for the legs and for the mind.
Over a few days, we recon the key sections, lock in your race strategy and nutrition, and recover intelligently (mobility, stretching, treatment).
Who is it for?
A demanding camp, open to those aiming high.
Runners targeting the 90 km du Mont-Blanc or a demanding alpine trail. Run intensity is adapted by ability groups, so everyone progresses at their own pace.
The program
Everything is designed to make you progress.
Runs on the course
Recon of the 90 km key sections: climbs, technical parts, altitude and elevation management.
Nutrition & strategy
Race nutrition plan, aid-station management, pacing and mental strategy to go the distance.
Mobility & stretching
Mobility, stretching and recovery sessions led by Simon, so you can stack runs without breaking down.
Workshops
Time to share and learn: training, gear, mental preparation, race experience.
Shared moments
The spirit of trail: convivial dinners by chef Julien Mathy (vegetarian, organic, local), evenings and talks with the group.
Gear testing
Try our partners' gear in real conditions, over several sessions (shoes, poles, apparel, nutrition).
Day by day
The provisional schedule, adjusted to weather and group.
- D1
Arrival late afternoon. Shakeout run, program briefing, dinner.
- D2
Course recon — part 1. Mobility, workshop, meals.
- D3
Course recon — part 2. Mobility, gear testing, meals.
- D4
Course recon — part 3. Mobility, recovery, evening together.
- D5
Brunch & departure.
The coaches
Two experts, one obsession: your success.
Simon Thoret
Sports physiotherapist & trail coach
Sports physiotherapist and trail coach (Summit Lab Coaching, Lyon), Simon crewed Hugo on the 90 km du Mont-Blanc — a course he knows from the inside, having finished it himself, along with the Diagonale des Fous. Physio for the Décathlon·CMA CGM cycling team, he puts elite-level expertise at the service of your progress.
- Sports physio
- Recovery & mobility
- Injury prevention
- Trail & ultra
Hugo Tormento
Coach & athlete
Triple swimrun world champion (ÖtillÖ), 90 km du Mont-Blanc finisher, endurance coach. He builds your preparation, your race strategy and your mindset.
- 3× world champion
- Endurance coach
- Race strategy
The venue
Chalet Viñales — Les Houches
Built by a family in the 1960s on their return from Cuba — hence the name — the Chalet Viñales has been lovingly restored: vintage charm, modern comfort and nature, in a green setting facing the massif.
The rooms: single or shared, in limited numbers. State your preference when registering.
The setting: right next to the trails of the Chamonix valley.
The table
Food that fuels performance.
A vegetarian, organic, local and seasonal menu, designed for training and for pleasure. Full breakfasts, post-session snacks, generous meals.
In the kitchen and as your host: Julien Mathy, private chef and host — Les Grandes Tablées.
Included / not included
Included
- Accommodation at Chalet Viñales (4–5 days)
- Full vegetarian board (chef Julien Mathy)
- Coaching by Hugo + Simon
- Recon trail runs on the 90 km course
- Mobility, stretching & recovery sessions
- Workshops (nutrition, strategy, mindset)
- Partner gear testing
Not included
- Travel to Chamonix / Les Houches (pick-up possible at Les Houches or Chamonix station; group pick-up point nearby; parking on site)
- Personal trail gear
- Insurance / racing licence
Practical info
Getting there
Pick-up available at Les Houches or Chamonix train station. For groups, we arrange a nearby meeting point.
Parking
You can park your car on site, at the chalet.
Rooms
Single or shared, in limited numbers. State your preference when registering.
Pre-register
Dates and price announced soon. People who pre-register are notified first, 48 hours before public registration opens.
Frequently asked questions
In immersion
The 90 km du Mont-Blanc from the inside: my race on the course you'll be reconning.