Chamonix’s Vertical Kilometer: A Brief History - Run the Alps
2019年10月4日 · The Chamonix climb happens, fortuitously, to meet the criteria for a true Vertical Kilometer – a designation that’s actually been trademarked by the International Skyrunning Federation. For a route to be recognized as a proper VK, it needs to rise 1000 meters, plus or minus 5%, within a distance of 5km or less.
The Chamonix Vertical Kilometer - Alps Trail Running
Starting right at the launch point for so many grand adventures, Chamonix's church, is the Chamonix vertical kilometer, or VK. The trail zigs and zags directly beneath the Brevent Tramline to it's mid-station at Planpraz for almost exactly 1000 meters in just about 3.8km.
Ski the Alps in Chamonix, France - National Geographic
2018年1月31日 · The town of Chamonix, France, looks like any other bustling mountain town in the Alps—until you look up. The pure vertical relief is mind-boggling: Granite mountains shoot 10,000...
Ski area in Chamonix
2024年11月12日 · Chamonix's ski area is unlike many other ski resorts. Made up of five different ski areas stretched out along the valley, the town itself is low (1,080m) whereas the highest lift is over 3,800m, giving you access to some of the world's best off-piste and some awesome vertical. The main things to know about the Chamonix ski area are:
Aiguille du Midi - SeeChamonix.com
2024年7月22日 · The Aiguille du Midi is the highest point that can be accessed by cable car in the Chamonix valley. The station stands at 3,842m and is situated directly across from Mont Blanc. The Aiguille du Midi is the closest most non-climbers can get to Mont Blanc and offers unrivalled views over the massif, the glaciers and Chamonix valley, not to ...
Tips for Running Chamonix’s Vertical Kilometer - Run the Alps
2019年11月1日 · You can also learn more about the unique history of Chamonix’s famous Vertical Kilometer, or “Kilomètre Vertical,” as it’s known locally. This 3.8 km route rises exactly 1,000 meters from the center of Chamonix’s old town, and is a popular experience for both locals and visiting trail runners.
Vertical Drop for Sightseeing and Skiing - Triptipedia
2020年11月4日 · At 3,396 feet above sea level, the town of Chamonix, France, sits at the base of Mont Blanc which tops out at 15,777 ft above sea level. Should it be a clear day in the Alps, when you look up at Mont Blanc from Chamonix, you see a …
A Trail Runner’s Tour of Chamonix - Run the Alps
2024年8月7日 · Throughout the trail running season, it’s common to see runners setting off for the Vertical Kilometer (VK) or, in French, Kilométre Vertical (KV) from here– look for the runners starting their GPS watches as they head uphill! Place du Triangle even hosts an annual relay organized by Chamonix’s trail running club, CMBM. The race, which ...
Chamonix Vertical Kilometer: Run Up The Side Of A Mountain
2015年8月5日 · The Chamonix vertical kilometer race is one of the most famous European vertical kilometer races due to its location and that it takes place as part of the famous Maraton du Mont Blanc event weekend. The VK route runs up under the route of the Planpraz Gondola, from the Church in the town centre, and is around 3.5km in distance, so it is ...
Mountain Town Profile & Travel Guide: Chamonix, France — …
2015年9月2日 · Not many places in the world have this amount of vertical relief. The Chamonix Valley is home to a number of small alpine communities with Chamonix being the hub (and most crowded). Prior to 1740 the valley was inhabited only by modest sheep farmers.
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