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Tor des Géants

Demand

5 out of 5

How much it asks

Worth

5 out of 5

Whether the ticket is worth it

Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italy

Mont Blanc massif from Dolonne, Courmayeur, at morning
Mont Blanc massif from Dolonne, Courmayeur, at morning Florian Pépellin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Scorecard · is it worth it?

A name that still means something after the expo lights go off.

The card

Tor des Géants is not a 100 miler with extra laps. Scoring it as if it were is how people get hurt in September in the Aosta. The TOR330 is about 330 kilometers and 24,000 meters of climb on the Alte Vie 1 and 2, Courmayeur to Courmayeur, 150 hours, no imposed stages. You decide when to sleep. That sentence is the demand. Demand is 5 because the format, the vert, the repeated high passes, and the week-long weather problem stack. There is no honest 3 or 4 available.

Worth is 5 for people who want this format. The Aosta high routes are a reason to fly: Mont Blanc at the start, Gran Paradiso, a chain of rifugi and life bases, villages that still understand mountain traffic. You are not buying a city expo with a mountain logo. You are buying a traverse that existed as a path system before it existed as a race. Value is a 4 because a week in Courmayeur in September is not cheap and the lottery is another gate. It is still a better purchase than a branded 100 on jeep roads.

Prestige is 5 inside the sport that cares about 200-plus. Organization is a 4 with high confidence: TORX is a large, documented machine, start waves, tracking, cutoffs, a finish deadline on Saturday evening. It is not a club. Technicality is a 4: alpine trail that becomes technical because you have been awake for two days, not because every kilometer is a scramble.

The people who DNF here often DNF on sleep and weather, not on a single climb. If your question is 'is this the mountain ultra to fly for,' the honest split is: yes, if you already belong in this sport; no, if you wanted UTMB with more kilometers. They are not the same weekend.

Who it is for

Runners who already understand 100 miles and want the next problem: a week on the Aosta high routes, self-managed sleep, and a 150-hour clock.

Who should skip

Anyone treating this as a long 100 miler. If you have not solved eating, sleep, and weather over two nights, do not buy a week.

Elevation

ft2,0004,0006,0008,00010,000Baite Youlaz · 8.0 miLa Thuile · 11.8 mi · cutoff 5.5 hRifugio Deffeyes · 17.3 miBivacco Zappelli · 20.4 miCol de la Crosatie · 22.3 miPlanaval · 26.6 miValgrisenche · 30.2 mi · cutoff 19 hRifugio Chalet de L'epée · 34.1 miRhemes-Notre-Dame · 39.1 miCol Entrelor · 42.4 miEaux Rousses · 48.6 mi · cutoff 33.5 hCol Loson · 56.3 miRifugio Vittorio Sella · 59.1 miCogne · 64.6 mi · cutoff 42 hGoilles Dessous · 68.2 miRifugio Dondena · 78.3 miChardonney - Champorcher · 81.8 miPontboset · 86.6 miDonnas · 93.1 mi · cutoff 62 hPerloz · 96.7 miLa Sassa · 101.2 miRifugio Coda · 104 miRifugio della Barma · 109.1 mi · cutoff 75 hLago Chiaro · 112.4 miColle Della Vecchia · 114.9 miNiel - Dortoir La Gruba · 118.4 mi · cutoff 81.5 hBleckene - Lòò Superiore · 122.2 miGressoney · 126.7 mi · cutoff 85 hRifugio Alpenzu · 129.8 miChampoluc · 137.2 mi · cutoff 99 hRifugio Grand Tournalin · 142.1 miValtournenche · 147.6 mi · cutoff 105 hRifugio Barmasse · 150.6 miBivacco Vareton · 153.7 miRifugio Lo Magià · 158.9 miRifugio Cuney · 161.1 miBivacco R. Clermont · 163.9 miOyace · 170.7 mi · cutoff 122 hBruson Arp · 173.2 miCol Brison · 174.2 miOllomont · 178 mi · cutoff 127 hRifugio Champillon · 180.9 miPonteille · 185 miBosses · 191.3 mi · cutoff 140 hRifugio Frassati · 196.9 miCol Malatrà · 198.2 miRifugio Bonatti · 201.7 miMont de la Saxe · 205.2 miCourmayeur Finish · 209.1 mi · cutoff 150 h

Tap or hover for miles, clock, and aidft

Dark from 19:48 to 07:07 local. No split grid; shading uses start time and clock only.

Bottom ticks are aid. Longest gap 10.1 mi.

Course line from official GPX. Dots are aid. Tap or hover for mile, elevation, and clock.

Hardest stretch

Hardest stretch: Eaux Rousses to Col Loson, 4,942 ft in 7.7 mi.

Segment gains from the course elev profile.

FromToMiGainLoss
StartBaite Youlaz8.012.9 km4,071 ft1,241 m1,454 ft443 m
Baite YoulazLa Thuile3.86.1 km0 ft0 m1,832 ft558 m
La ThuileRifugio Deffeyes5.58.9 km3,356 ft1,023 m11 ft3 m
Rifugio DeffeyesBivacco Zappelli3.15 km1,227 ft374 m1,965 ft599 m
Bivacco ZappelliCol de la Crosatie1.93.1 km2,194 ft669 m437 ft133 m
Col de la CrosatiePlanaval4.36.9 km33 ft10 m4,103 ft1,251 m
PlanavalValgrisenche3.65.8 km591 ft180 m138 ft42 m
ValgrisencheRifugio Chalet de L'epée3.96.3 km2,222 ft677 m0 ft0 m
Rifugio Chalet de L'epéeRhemes-Notre-Dame5.08 km1,357 ft414 m3,406 ft1,038 m
Rhemes-Notre-DameCol Entrelor3.35.3 km3,609 ft1,100 m0 ft0 m
Col EntrelorEaux Rousses6.210 km278 ft85 m4,091 ft1,247 m
Eaux RoussesCol Loson7.712.4 km4,942 ft1,506 m0 ft0 m
Col LosonRifugio Vittorio Sella2.84.5 km136 ft41 m2,112 ft644 m
Rifugio Vittorio SellaCogne5.58.9 km0 ft0 m3,393 ft1,034 m
CogneGoilles Dessous3.65.8 km925 ft282 m3 ft1 m
Goilles DessousRifugio Dondena10.116.3 km3,130 ft954 m2,026 ft618 m
Rifugio DondenaChardonney - Champorcher3.55.6 km0 ft0 m2,311 ft704 m
Chardonney - ChamporcherPontboset4.87.7 km0 ft0 m2,223 ft678 m
PontbosetDonnas6.510.5 km492 ft150 m2,045 ft623 m
DonnasPerloz3.65.8 km1,301 ft397 m256 ft78 m
PerlozLa Sassa4.57.2 km2,976 ft907 m329 ft100 m
La SassaRifugio Coda2.84.5 km2,522 ft769 m122 ft37 m
Rifugio CodaRifugio della Barma5.18.2 km1,121 ft342 m1,509 ft460 m
Rifugio della BarmaLago Chiaro3.35.3 km1,094 ft333 m1,008 ft307 m
Lago ChiaroColle Della Vecchia2.54 km1,226 ft374 m909 ft277 m
Colle Della VecchiaNiel - Dortoir La Gruba3.55.6 km290 ft88 m2,189 ft667 m
Niel - Dortoir La GrubaBleckene - Lòò Superiore3.86.1 km2,509 ft765 m953 ft290 m
Bleckene - Lòò SuperioreGressoney4.57.2 km89 ft27 m2,378 ft725 m
GressoneyRifugio Alpenzu3.15 km1,209 ft369 m0 ft0 m
Rifugio AlpenzuChampoluc7.411.9 km3,423 ft1,043 m3,982 ft1,214 m
ChampolucRifugio Grand Tournalin4.97.9 km3,087 ft941 m0 ft0 m
Rifugio Grand TournalinValtournenche5.58.9 km765 ft233 m3,991 ft1,216 m
ValtournencheRifugio Barmasse3.04.8 km2,036 ft621 m57 ft17 m
Rifugio BarmasseBivacco Vareton3.15 km826 ft252 m395 ft120 m
Bivacco VaretonRifugio Lo Magià5.28.4 km1,564 ft477 m2,293 ft699 m
Rifugio Lo MagiàRifugio Cuney2.23.5 km1,738 ft530 m0 ft0 m
Rifugio CuneyBivacco R. Clermont2.84.5 km760 ft232 m455 ft139 m
Bivacco R. ClermontOyace6.810.9 km289 ft88 m4,683 ft1,427 m
OyaceBruson Arp2.54 km2,777 ft846 m0 ft0 m
Bruson ArpCol Brison1.01.6 km713 ft217 m0 ft0 m
Col BrisonOllomont3.86.1 km228 ft69 m3,549 ft1,082 m
OllomontRifugio Champillon2.94.7 km3,120 ft951 m0 ft0 m
Rifugio ChampillonPonteille4.16.6 km1,320 ft402 m2,889 ft881 m
PonteilleBosses6.310.1 km437 ft133 m1,446 ft441 m
BossesRifugio Frassati5.69 km2,965 ft904 m43 ft13 m
Rifugio FrassatiCol Malatrà1.32.1 km1,152 ft351 m0 ft0 m
Col MalatràRifugio Bonatti3.55.6 km31 ft9 m2,209 ft673 m
Rifugio BonattiMont de la Saxe3.55.6 km356 ft109 m817 ft249 m
Mont de la SaxeCourmayeur Finish3.96.3 km135 ft41 m2,533 ft772 m
Start
4,034 ft1,230 m
Finish
4,037 ft1,230 m
Net
+3 ft+1 m
Longest climb
5,370 ft1,637 m
Above 10,000 ft
1.3 mi2.1 km

Start and finish are within 400 ft. Treat net as a loop.

Weekend

Official handbook facts

Start
10:00
Tracker
Open
Course file
Open

Printable cutoff card

TOR330 – Tor des Géants 2026 race page · retrieved 2026-09-06 (repo record)

Required kit

2026 edition · RD list

  • Cup or other container

    Suitable for drinking at refreshment points.

    Mandatory Equipment - 1, required for the entire race.

  • Mobile phone

    To be kept always on, with the ringtone activated to receive communications from the Race Direction.

    Mandatory Equipment - 1. Save the organization's emergency number in your contacts, do not mask your number, and start with a fully charged battery.

  • Identity document or health insurance card

    Or similar.

    Mandatory Equipment - 1, required for the entire race.

  • Survival blankets

    Two.

    Mandatory Equipment - 1, required for the entire race.

  • Food supply

    As specified in point 13 of the regulations.

    Mandatory Equipment - 1, required for the entire race.

  • Water supply

    As specified in point 13 of the regulations.

    Mandatory Equipment - 1, required for the entire race.

  • Two working head torches and spare batteries

    Mandatory Equipment - 1, required for the entire race (this item does not apply to the shorter TOR30 event).

  • Trail running shoes or trekking shoes

    Category A5 trail running shoes, or trekking shoes, suitable for rough and uneven terrain.

    Mandatory Equipment - 2: the competitor may opt to store this in the TORX bag at the Life Bases, but the Race Direction may require it be worn or carried if challenging conditions (adverse weather, snow, or ice) arise on the course.

  • Antislip device

    Crampons with at least 8mm spikes on the forefoot and heel.

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Thermal jacket with hood

    Suitable for freezing temperatures, potentially several degrees below zero.

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Hooded jacket with rainproof shell

    Breathable waterproof lining and thermo-taped seams.

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Running leggings or pants

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Long waterproof over-trousers

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Warm top layer

    Long-sleeved top in a technical fabric, long trousers.

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Hat that covers the ears

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Warm, waterproof gloves

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Change of clothes

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Whistle

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Self-treatment first aid kit

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Power bank

    To recharge phone and other equipment.

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Altimeter

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • GPS tracker

    With the race route uploaded, downloadable in GPX format from torxtrail.com.

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

  • Knife

    Mandatory Equipment - 2, see note above.

Along the route, under certain circumstances (adverse weather conditions, technical difficulties, etc.), race marshals may check the runner's equipment and report to the Race Management. After assessing the situation together with the safety and rescue officials, the Race Management may decide, at its sole discretion, to stop the runner.

torxtrail.comretrieved 2026-09-06

Full kit page

Field

Last editions · 200+ scored distance

Field evidence: who showed up, who finished, how long. DNF is that evidence, not a difficulty score. Public results, scored distance only.

DNF over the years

202343%202451%202535%

DNF 35% in 2025, 51% the year before.

2025

Starters
1,142
Finishers
744
DNF
35%
Win
66:08:22
Median
.
retrieved 2026-09-03

2024

Starters
1,085
Finishers
533
DNF
51%
Win
69:08:32
Median
.
retrieved 2026-09-03

2023

Starters
1,094
Finishers
621
DNF
43%
Win
66:39:16
Median
.
retrieved 2026-09-03

Starters and finishers from the TOR330 albo d’oro Partenti/Finishers table. 2026 starts 13 Sep (not yet run). No median on that table.

Overall field only. Not a pro or sponsored subset.

Climate

Typical September at the start area · historical race-week weather

Typical high
66°F (19°C)
Typical low
46°F (8°C)
Typical precip
2.8 in (70 mm) / September
Days with rain
37% of days
High point
10,827 ft (3,300 m)

BewareRain on race weekend in 2 of the last 3 years, and this is at elevation (10,827 ft (3,300 m)). Pack for wet and thin air.

2015–2024 September means at the start / massif. · Open-Meteo ERA5 / climate · retrieved 2026-09-06 (repo record)

Dimensions

Ten 1–5 scores with a one-line why. Organization has a separate confidence tag.

Supporting dimensions · organization confidence high

Distance & format
How much does the advertised distance and format actually ask?
5 out of 5

330 km, 150 hours, no mandatory stages. Sleep is a tactic. This is a different sport than a 100 miler.

Vertical
How serious is the climbing, not just the mile marker?
5 out of 5

24,000 m of climb along the Alte Vie. The vert is a week, not a day.

Technicality
Hands, poles, route-finding, or just a long dirt road?
4 out of 5

Alpine trail, night, fatigue-technical more than scramble-technical. Still a mountain path, not a via ferrata.

Climate
Heat, monsoon, ice, or a friendly summer afternoon?
4 out of 5

September in the Aosta: snow possible on passes, heat in the valley, storms. A week of forecast, not a day.

Altitude
Does the air change the race, or is it a talking point?
4 out of 5

Passes over 2,000 m, high points toward 3,300 m. Repeatedly, not once.

Logistics
How hard is the weekend around the race: travel, crew, lodging, rules?
5 out of 5

Courmayeur base, life bases, crew strategy, sleep, Italian mountain towns for a week. Lottery to enter.

Prestige & field
Does the start list and history change what the weekend feels like?
5 out of 5

The defining 200-plus. If you care about this format, the field still matters.

Organization
From public evidence, does the event look competently run?
4 out of 5

A large, mature event with public rules and a 150-hour machine. Professional, not intimate.

Value
Entry fee, travel tax, and lottery friction versus what you get on course.
4 out of 5

A week in the Aosta is the tax, not a gimmick. You are buying a high-route traverse with a clock.

Adventure & scenery
Would you fly for the place even if nobody kept score?
5 out of 5

Mont Blanc to Gran Paradiso, four-thousanders as scenery, 34 comuni. The Aosta is the point.