TorX, home to the legendary Tor des G\u00e9ants, is widely regarded as the world’s toughest endurance trail and the ultimate tour of giants in the Italian Alps. Organized by VDA Trailers in the Aosta Valley, TorX is not a single race but a complete festival of ultra-trail running that includes four iconic distances: TOR450 Tor des Glaciers at 450 km with 32,000 meters of elevation gain, TOR330 Tor des G\u00e9ants at 330 km with 24,000 meters of elevation gain, TOR130 Tot Dret at 130 km with 12,000 meters of elevation gain, and TOR30 Passage au Malatr\u00e0 at 30 km. All races take place in Valle d’Aosta in the Italian Alps, with start and finish in Courmayeur, except for TOR130 which starts in Gressoney-Saint-Jean and finishes in Courmayeur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can expect an experience that goes far beyond traditional trail running. The TORX event is organized along the Alte Vie 1 and 2 high routes of the Aosta Valley, traversing 25 peaks above 2,000 meters, ancient Walser villages, glaciers, moraines, and alpine pastures. The atmosphere combines extreme endurance challenge with deep mountain culture, with life bases, refuges, and volunteers providing round-the-clock support. The race is part of the TORX eXperience global qualifying circuit, meaning athletes qualify via PAX points earned in partner races around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For spectators and supporters, TorX offers jaw-dropping highlights from grueling ascents and midnight pushes to triumphant finish lines in Courmayeur. It is a journey that tests physical limits, mental resilience, and mountain skills over many days and nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Event window:<\/strong> Friday, September 10 to Sunday, September 19, 2027 \u2013 Full TorX festival in Courmayeur, Valle d’Aosta, Italy. \u30e1\u30a4\u30f3\u4f1a\u5834:<\/strong> Courmayeur, Valle d’Aosta, Italy \u2013 Start and finish in Abb\u00e9 Henry square and surrounding Parco Bollino area. Courmayeur is a historic alpine town at the foot of Mont Blanc, serving as the heart of the event with expo, race office, medical centre, and finish line infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The start area in Courmayeur provides a wide alpine square for mass starts, with live commentary, large screens, and crowd support. The finish line is set up in the same area, creating an emotional loop course that begins and ends in the same town after circumnavigating the entire Aosta Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Secondary venue:<\/strong> Gressoney-Saint-Jean for TOR130 start, a Walser village in the Monte Rosa area, offering authentic mountain atmosphere for the Tot Dret start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Course venue:<\/strong> The entire Aosta Valley serves as the stadium, with the Alte Vie high routes, refuges, and life bases acting as natural arenas. Key mountain passes, glaciers, and historic trails become the stage for this endurance challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday evening program:<\/strong> Opening ceremony in Courmayeur, final gear checks, and start of TOR450 Tor des Glaciers at 8:00 PM from Abb\u00e9 Henry square. This longest race tackles High Routes 3 and 4 in a unique and wild journey through remote glaciers and high alpine terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weekend program:<\/strong> Expo opening, bib collection for TOR330, technical briefings, and community events in Courmayeur. Runners prepare for the legendary 330 km loop with mandatory equipment checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday program:<\/strong> Morning starts for TOR330 Tor des G\u00e9ants at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in two waves from Courmayeur. Runners embark on 330 km loop through Aosta Valley, passing through life bases at Valgrisenche, Cogne, Donnas, and other historic locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mid-week program:<\/strong> Evening start for TOR130 Tot Dret from Gressoney-Saint-Jean at 9:00 PM, traversing the hardest and most fascinating sections of the Tor des G\u00e9ants route in a condensed 130 km format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Final days:<\/strong> Continuous tracking of all races via race website, with checkpoint results shared online so supporters can follow progress. Finishes occur throughout the week, with final finishers arriving before Sunday morning. Award ceremony on Sunday at 11:00 AM at Parco Bollino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TorX attracts over 2,000 runners from more than 90 nations across its four distances, making it one of the most international ultra-trail festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR450 athletes:<\/strong> 187 athletes from 38 nations in recent editions tackle the 450 km distance, requiring extensive high mountain experience, autonomy, and prior qualification. This is considered the most extreme non-stop race in the circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR330 athletes:<\/strong> Approximately 1,000 athletes start the iconic 330 km Tor des G\u00e9ants, including elite ultra-trail champions, record holders, and dedicated amateurs who have qualified via TORX eXperience PAX system. The field includes both men and women competing together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR130 athletes:<\/strong> Several hundred runners take on Tot Dret, which is described as the hardest and most fascinating trail race associated with Tor des G\u00e9ants, covering 130 km with 12,000 meters ascent from Gressoney to Courmayeur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR30 athletes:<\/strong> Open to a broader audience, this 30 km trail serves as an introduction to TorX spirit, attracting local runners, fast trail specialists, and supporters who want to experience part of the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Distance and elevation:<\/strong> TOR450 \u2013 450 km, 32,000 m D+, maximum time 190 hours. TOR330 \u2013 330 km, 24,000 m D+, maximum time 150 hours, single stage. TOR130 \u2013 130 km, 12,000 m D+, maximum time 38 hours. TOR30 \u2013 30 km with moderate elevation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Route format:<\/strong> Loop course for TOR450 and TOR330 starting and finishing in Courmayeur, point-to-point for TOR130 from Gressoney-Saint-Jean to Courmayeur, and point-to-point for TOR30. All routes follow Alte Vie high routes, old military paths, and alpine trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Timing and checkpoints:<\/strong> Life bases every 40-50 km with hot meals, beds, medical assistance, and bag access. Intermediate refuges with refreshments and timing mats. Results shared through race website for live tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Qualification:<\/strong> Entry via TORX eXperience circuit. Finishing a qualifying race grants PAX points. Pre-registrations, selections, and final registrations occur through experience.torxtrail.com platform. For TOR330, PAX finisher status grants early registration window, followed by pre-registrations, selections, and final registrations until spots filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u30ab\u30c6\u30b4\u30ea\u30fc:<\/strong> Overall male and female ranking, age group categories, and team rankings for some distances. TOR330 and TOR450 also recognize pairs and special spirit awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR450 start:<\/strong> Friday evening at 8:00 PM from Courmayeur’s Abb\u00e9 Henry square, running through the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR330 starts:<\/strong> Sunday morning at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM from Courmayeur in two waves to manage trail congestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR130 start:<\/strong> Tuesday evening at 9:00 PM from Gressoney-Saint-Jean, allowing night traverse of Monte Rosa area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR30 start:<\/strong> Morning start during festival week from Saint-Rh\u00e9my-en-Bosses area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daily running:<\/strong> Races are non-stop, day and night, with runners managing sleep at life bases. Maximum times of 190 hours for TOR450 and 150 hours for TOR330 mean runners are on course for up to 6-8 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finish window:<\/strong> Finishes occur continuously throughout the week, with final cut-offs before Sunday morning award ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR450 Tor des Glaciers ticket:<\/strong> Ultimate endurance entry includes race bib, GPS tracker, life base access with hot meals and beds, refuge refreshments, medical and rescue support, timing and live tracking, finisher medal and diploma, bag transport, and award ceremony access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR330 Tor des G\u00e9ants ticket:<\/strong> Legendary 330 km entry includes same services as TOR450 with extensive life base support across entire Aosta Valley loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR130 Tot Dret ticket:<\/strong> 130 km entry from Gressoney to Courmayeur includes bib, tracker, refuge support, medical assistance, timing, and finisher recognition. Described as the hardest and most fascinating trail associated with Tor des G\u00e9ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR30 Passage au Malatr\u00e0 ticket:<\/strong> 30 km entry includes bib, refreshments, timing, and finisher medal, ideal for introduction to TorX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TORX eXperience qualifying races:<\/strong> Separate tickets for global circuit races that grant PAX points for TOR330 entry, including races in Europe, Asia, and Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pricing is based on qualification and registration phases through TORX eXperience platform. All prices converted to USD from EUR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PAX Finisher phase:<\/strong> Early registration for PAX finishers from previous year, from mid-January at 12:00 PM to late January midnight. TOR330 $433 USD, TOR450 $541 USD, TOR130 $270 USD, TOR30 $54 USD. Corresponds to EUR 400 for TOR330, EUR 500 for TOR450, EUR 250 for TOR130, EUR 50 for TOR30 based on current regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pre-registration phase:<\/strong> Open registration for all qualified athletes from early February 12:00 PM to mid-February midnight via experience.torxtrail.com. Selections announced before end of February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u6700\u7d42\u767b\u9332\u30d5\u30a7\u30fc\u30ba:<\/strong> From early March 12:00 PM to mid-March midnight or until spots filled. Same pricing as PAX phase but subject to availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On-site:<\/strong> No on-site registration due to qualification requirements and safety limits. Maximum participants set at around 500 for early editions and over 1000 for TOR330 in recent years, with half places often taken early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Portal fees excluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Courmayeur VIP Lounge:<\/strong> Hospitality area at Abb\u00e9 Henry square and Parco Bollino with heated tents, live tracking screens, catering with Valdostan specialties such as fontina, polenta, and local wines, and private toilets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Life Base Supporter Access:<\/strong> Special access for registered supporters at selected life bases such as Valgrisenche, Cogne, and Donnas, with dedicated hospitality areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mountain Refuge Hospitality:<\/strong> Refuges along Alte Vie offer warm meals, beds, and traditional mountain cuisine for runners and authorized supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elite Team Services:<\/strong> Dedicated areas for professional teams with secure gear storage, physiotherapy, and priority briefing access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tracking and Media Package:<\/strong> Professional photos, video highlights, and GPS tracking access available as premium services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mandatory equipment:<\/strong> Extensive mandatory kit including waterproof jacket and pants, warm layers, gloves, hat, headlamp with spare batteries, whistle, emergency blanket, food reserve, water capacity, and crampons for high passes. Checks at start, life bases, and random on course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GPS tracker:<\/strong> Mandatory tracker provided by organization must be carried and not turned off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Life bases:<\/strong> Access to beds, hot meals, medical assistance, and drop bags only at designated life bases. Outside assistance only allowed at life bases and refuges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Course compliance:<\/strong> Must follow marked Alte Vie trails, pass all timing mats, and respect mountain environment. No littering, respect wildlife, and follow volunteer instructions at high passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Withdrawal:<\/strong> Runners must withdraw at life bases or refuges and inform organization. Transportation provided from life bases to Courmayeur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Qualification:<\/strong> Participation requires proven ultra-trail experience and PAX points from TORX eXperience races. Medical certificate required according to national regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u6240\u5728\u5730:<\/strong> Courmayeur, Valle d’Aosta, Italy, at the foot of Mont Blanc, near Mont Blanc Tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u7a7a\u8def:<\/strong> Nearest airports are Geneva, Turin, Milan Malpensa, and Lyon. From airports, shuttle bus, train to Aosta then bus to Courmayeur, or private transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u96fb\u8eca\u3067:<\/strong> Aosta railway station then SAVDA or Arriva bus to Courmayeur. Train connections from Turin, Milan, and Geneva via Chamonix and Mont Blanc Tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u8eca\u3067\u306e\u79fb\u52d5:<\/strong> Accessible via Autostrada A5 exit Courmayeur, or via Mont Blanc Tunnel from Chamonix. Parking available at designated areas in Courmayeur and Dolonne. Road closures around Abb\u00e9 Henry square during starts and finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u516c\u5171\u4ea4\u901a\u6a5f\u95a2:<\/strong> SAVDA and Arriva buses connect Courmayeur with Aosta, Milan, Turin, and Geneva. Local buses serve Dolonne, Val Veny, and Val Ferret. During event week, special shuttles run between Courmayeur, life bases, and Gressoney-Saint-Jean for TOR130.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u99d0\u8eca\u5834:<\/strong> Designated parking at Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Dolonne, and Parco Bollino areas. Follow event signage for team buses and camper vans. Free parking subject to availability, with paid options near center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spectator mobility:<\/strong> Spectators can use Skyway Monte Bianco cable car and Val Veny shuttle to reach high viewpoints along course, subject to weather and trail access rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Courmayeur center:<\/strong> Most convenient, within walking distance of start and finish at Abb\u00e9 Henry square. Hotels, guesthouses, and apartments offer runner-friendly services such as early breakfast, gear storage, and shuttle to life bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dolonne and Val Ferret:<\/strong> Nearby villages offering quiet stays with shuttle connections to Courmayeur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gressoney-Saint-Jean:<\/strong> For TOR130 participants, staying in Gressoney valley provides proximity to start and authentic Walser culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aosta Valley villages:<\/strong> Life base villages such as Valgrisenche, Cogne, Donnas, and Gressoney offer accommodation for supporters following runners around the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact local tourist offices and official website for runner packages and early booking, as September is high season in Mont Blanc area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On-course:<\/strong> Life bases provide hot meals including pasta, soups, polenta, cheese, and local specialties, plus beds for rest. Refuges offer warm drinks, energy bars, gels, water, and fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finish area:<\/strong> Final refreshment with recovery nutrition, plus food stalls offering Valdostan cuisine, fontina, cured meats, and craft beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expo catering:<\/strong> Food trucks and local restaurants offering regional dishes, coffee, and pastries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u5730\u5143\u306e\u6599\u7406:<\/strong> Aosta Valley is renowned for hearty mountain cuisine, with many restaurants in Courmayeur offering pre-race carbohydrate menus and post-race celebration meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Route:<\/strong> Technical high mountain trail with significant exposure, not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. However, life bases and finish area in Courmayeur are accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u4f1a\u5834:<\/strong> Abb\u00e9 Henry square and Parco Bollino provide ground-level entry to expo, changing areas, and hospitality with accessible pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Services:<\/strong> Accessible toilets, medical assistance, and volunteer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inclusive program:<\/strong> Side events and expo designed to be accessible for families and supporters of all abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR330 Tor des G\u00e9ants:<\/strong> The legendary 330 km loop with 24,000 meters elevation gain, considered the world’s toughest endurance trail, offering ultimate test of human endurance and most iconic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR450 Tor des Glaciers:<\/strong> Even more extreme 450 km with 32,000 meters elevation gain, traversing High Routes 3 and 4 through wildest and most remote areas of Aosta Valley, ideal for those seeking absolute limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR130 Tot Dret:<\/strong> Hardest and most fascinating 130 km condensed version from Gressoney to Courmayeur, perfect for those wanting Tor des G\u00e9ants spirit in shorter but still highly demanding format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOR30 Passage au Malatr\u00e0:<\/strong> Accessible 30 km introduction to TorX, ideal for fast trail runners and supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finish line in Courmayeur:<\/strong> Watching finishes throughout the week at Abb\u00e9 Henry square and Parco Bollino provides most emotional spectator experience, with runners arriving after many days on trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Global participation:<\/strong> Recent editions welcomed athletes from 38 to 90 nations, with over 2,000 runners across four distances, highlighting TorX as truly global endurance festival. Chinese runners posted historic results across multiple categories in recent edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Extreme conditions and spirit:<\/strong> Runners faced 25 peaks above 2,000 meters, glaciers, and unpredictable alpine weather, showcasing resilience and camaraderie. Midnight pushes, grueling ascents, and triumphant finish lines created unforgettable stories shared through race videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Live tracking and community:<\/strong> Checkpoint results shared through race website allowed worldwide audience to follow progress. Volunteers, refuges, and life bases provided round-the-clock support, embodying Valdostan hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Legacy and growth:<\/strong> From early editions with maximum 500 participants and entry fee of 320 euros, the event has grown into TORX with Kailas branding, live coverage from Courmayeur, and integration into global TORX eXperience circuit with finals in Courmayeur and qualifying races worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Authorized channels:<\/strong> Official website https:\/\/torxtrail.com\/ and experience.torxtrail.com platform for registrations. Contact info@tordesgeants.it and info@vdatrailers.it for inquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official pricing in USD:<\/strong> TOR330 $433 USD, TOR450 $541 USD, TOR130 $270 USD, TOR30 $54 USD based on current regulation of EUR 400 for TOR330, EUR 500 for TOR450, EUR 250 for TOR130, EUR 50 for TOR30. Portal fees excluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inclusions:<\/strong> Race bib with timing chip and GPS tracker, life base access with hot meals and beds, refuge refreshments, medical and rescue support, timing and live tracking, finisher medal and diploma, bag transport, expo access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Authenticity:<\/strong> Only tickets via official channels guarantee valid qualification, tracking, and life base services. Avoid unauthorized resellers.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12792,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"listing_category":[],"event_category":[303],"service_category":[],"rental_category":[],"classifieds_category":[],"listing_feature":[],"region":[],"city":[],"class_list":["post-12787","listing","type-listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_category-sports-events"],"yoast_head":"\n
TOR450 Tor des Glaciers:<\/strong> Starts Friday, September 10, 2027 at 8:00 PM from Courmayeur \u2013 450 km, 32,000 m D+, maximum time 190 hours.
TOR330 Tor des G\u00e9ants:<\/strong> Starts Sunday, September 12, 2027 at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM from Courmayeur in two waves \u2013 330 km, 24,000 m D+, maximum time 150 hours.
TOR130 Tot Dret:<\/strong> Starts Tuesday, September 14, 2027 at 9:00 PM from Gressoney-Saint-Jean to Courmayeur \u2013 130 km, 12,000 m D+, maximum time 38 hours.
TOR30 Passage au Malatr\u00e0:<\/strong> Starts during the festival week from Saint-Rh\u00e9my-en-Bosses area toward Courmayeur \u2013 30 km.
\u6388\u8cde\u5f0f:<\/strong> Sunday, September 19, 2027 at 11:00 AM at Parco Bollino in Courmayeur.
Official contacts:<\/strong> info@tordesgeants.it, info@vdatrailers.it, https:\/\/torxtrail.com\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u30b9\u30bf\u30b8\u30a2\u30e0\u3068\u30b9\u30dd\u30fc\u30c4\u4f1a\u5834<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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