Synopsis
A crazy challenge that many believe to be impossible. And yet, every year, thousands of runners gather in Chamonix for an extraordinary race. Only 1% are professionals, making it a rare event where the world’s best compete with ordinary enthusiasts. This documentary captures the legendary UTMB through the eyes of those who make it unforgettable: racers, loved ones, organizers, and volunteers. A unique human adventure, and the race of their life.
Created in 2003, the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc is a legendary running race. The most prestigious in the world. 3 days and 2 nights without interruption, 171 km, 10,000 meters of elevation gain, 3 countries crossed (France, Italy, Switzerland). 2,300 participants, all mountain lovers, with their spirit of adventure bent to the core, will spend 20 to 47 hours in harmony with nature. Hours of suffering, tears, bodies pushed to extremes. Set against Europe’s most beautiful and emblematic mountain: Mont Blanc, the roof of the continent. It is for this symbol that the UTMB has become a myth that every runner dreams of running at least once in their life.
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Technical details
- Programme format : One-off
- Type : TV programme
- Genres : Documentary
- Sub-genre : Auteur documentary
- Themes : Sport
- Production language : French
- Production country : France (100.0%)
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2025
- Runtime : 52 min
- Production formats : HD 4K
- Color type : Color
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