Traffic Disruptions Expected Due To Sporting Event

UTMB: Several Roads Closed on August 30 in Saint-Gervais, Les Contamines, and Passy

Traffic Disruptions Expected Due to Sporting Event

The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), a world-renowned trail running competition, will take place on August 29-September 1, 2023. This event attracts thousands of participants and spectators, leading to traffic disruptions in the surrounding areas.

Affected Areas and Road Closures

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Several roads will be closed in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains on August 30:

• Route de Bellevue (D119) from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Route de Bionnassay (D119) from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
• Route de la Gruvaz (D119) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Les Contamines-Montjoie

The following roads will be closed in Les Contamines-Montjoie on August 30:

• Route du Val Montjoie (D902) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Route de Nant-Borrant (D902) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Passy

One road in Passy will be closed on August 30:

• Route des Fiz (D1212) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Alternative Routes

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes during the road closures. Local authorities recommend taking the A40 autoroute or the D1212 road through Chedde and Marignier.

For more information and updates, please visit the official UTMB website or contact the local authorities.

Additional Information

• The UTMB is a challenging endurance race that covers a distance of 171 kilometers (106 miles) with an elevation gain of 10,000 meters (32,800 feet).
• The event attracts runners from all over the world, making it one of the most prestigious trail running competitions.
• Spectators are encouraged to line the racecourse to cheer on the participants.

Please be aware of the road closures and plan your travel accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience.