THE EXPERIENCE
Heading high into the
Chamonix valley with
ultrarunner Ania Kacka
during a shakeout
before the Ultra Trail
du Mont Blanc’s
33-mile/53km OCC
(Orsières-Champex-
Chamonix) race in 2018.
The Chamonix valley
is a special place at
the best of times but
its running heritage
comes alive during the
week of UTMB racing
each August, as runners
descend into town ready
to push further and
faster than they have
before. Kacka finished
in 7:04:40. This year’s
OCC takes place on
August 29. For more
information, visit
utmbmontblanc.com.RUNNER
Ania KackaRUNNER
Jack AtkinsonRAVE RUN
CHAMONIX VALLEY,
FR ANCE