KM Vertical 1000 meters of sensations
Mont Blanc Vertical KM
Come and measure yourself against the 1000m vertical elevation gain of the Kilomètre Vertical de Chamonix!
This 3.8km race with 1000m of elevation gain takes place in a time trial format. Warning: this is an alpine race: the end of the course is an aerial via ferrata (not recommended for people with a fear of heights): steps, cables, pedals, handrails... with a finish at 2000m. Poles are forbidden due to the technical nature of the finish.
A time record bonus will be awarded to the 1st man and 1st woman of the KM Vertical.
Race course
3.8km short trail, time trial format.
1000m D+.
Open to juniors and above
Limited to 700 runners
First start at 5pm, then a start every 15 seconds.
Finish in Planpraz
1 finish refreshment point
Bibs pick-up
Pick-up of KV race bibs is by appointment only, at Espace EMC2, Place du Mont-Blanc (Chamonix):
Thursday June 27, 9am to 9pm,
Friday, June 28, 9am to 4pm.
Runners must present ID card and a race bag containing all compulsory equipment, for equipment checks.
No bibs will be issued to runners without their compulsory equipment and identity papers. No race bibs will be issued after 4 p.m. on Friday.
Compulsory equipment
- Cell phone.
- Minimum 0.50-liter water supply.
- Tumbler.
Recommended equipment
- Waterproof jacket (Gore-tex type).