CHAMONIX GUIDE FOR UTMB WEEK | Where to eat, park, register, shop and more! | Run4Adventure - Run4Adventure
Intro
This is a quick summary of CHAMONIX GUIDE FOR UTMB WEEK | Where to eat, park, register, shop and more! from Run4Adventure. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the tips today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.
Key Points
- Travel & Parking: Fly into Geneva and take a bus transfer to Chamonix (bus station at top of town) or drive and park in the large Grillon car park; plan ahead for parking. Train arrives at Chamonix station and includes a free valley‑wide train pass for your stay.
- Essentials: The tourist office (central, open 9 am‑7 pm) offers free maps, Wi‑Fi, and free train passes. The UTMB start/finish arch is at the iconic church.
- Registration & Expo: Register at the leisure centre (10‑15 min walk from centre) with time slots; ensure waterproof jacket passes the kit check. The expo area fills up with race vendors.
- Shop & Pharmacy: Several pharmacies (green cross signs) stock elastic bandages and other kit items. Several large sports shops (Snel, Into Sports, Ravenel) have all gear—bring mandatory kit in hand luggage.
- Food & Coffee: Budget‑friendly eats: Poco Loco (burgers, €23 for a meal), Cool Cats (hot‑dogs, busy), Pâtné bakery (breads, pastries, early mornings). Moody Coffee Roasters for excellent coffee.
- Laundry & Hydration: Laundrettes throughout town (one with Mont Blanc view). Public water fountains (cold mountain water) refill bottles; back in service 18 Oct.
- Toilets: Best public toilets at the cable‑car station (5‑star hotel quality).
- Shake‑out Run: Monday at 9 am, meet at the start/finish arch for a 3‑4 mile flat run (zero elevation) before the TDS midnight start.
Workout Example
UTMB Shake‑out Run (Monday 9 am)
- Distance: 3‑4 miles (≈5‑6 km) – flat, easy pace.
- Purpose: Warm‑up, meet fellow runners, enjoy the river route.
- Tip: Bring a Run4Adventure bumper sticker for a souvenir.
Closing Note
Give the Chamonix shake‑out a try, tweak the distance or pace in your Pacing app, and enjoy a smooth start to your UTMB adventure. Happy running!
References
- CHAMONIX GUIDE FOR UTMB WEEK | Where to eat, park, register, shop and more! | Run4Adventure - YouTube (YouTube Video)
Workout - UTMB Week Shake-out Run
- 10min @ 7'30''/km
- 35min @ 7'00''/km
- 5min @ 7'30''/km
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