Q&A - HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc 2025
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
We’ve gathered all the practical information to answer your questions about the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc 2025 event. Check out this section to find everything you need to know about your race.
BEFORE THE RACE
Due to a change in French legislation, a medical certificate is no longer mandatory for the races of the HOKA UTMB Mont Blanc.
Each runner must take responsibility for their own health and ensure they are in good physical condition in preparation for the event, by generating a PPS code to validate your registration. This code should be generated 3 months before the event. How to proceed ?
- Go onto the PPS website 3 months prior to the event to start your PPS : PPS website
- Complete the modules
- At the end of the modules, you will receive a code
- Paste this code in your dashboard
When completing your PPS form, make sure to make the information match with your registration information (first name, last name, date of birth, compound nouns and dash)
Cancellation insurance is available for purchase during the registration process. It allows participants who opt for it to request a refund in accordance with the general terms and conditions.
Please note that cancellation insurance cannot be added after the registration process is completed.
If you have NOT taken out the registration cancellation insurance, no refund will be possible.
No bib transfer, category change, or report will be possible.
Running Stones
Runners wishing to cancel their registration will be refunded the Running Stones used to enter the lottery as follows :
Runners who have purchased cancellation insurance and cancel their registration before the race day: They will be reimbursed 100% of the Running Stones used to enter the lottery.
Runners who have not purchased cancellation insurance and cancel their registration before the race day: They will be reimbursed 50% of the Running Stones used to enter the lottery (rounded up to the nearest whole number).
We would like to remind you that it is obligatory to be in possession of an individual accident insurance which covers any eventual costs for search and rescue in France, Italy and Switzerland. (Repatriation by helicopter costs between 800 and 3000 euros). Such an insurance policy may be taken out with the organization of your choice. For 49€ / year, you can subscribe to an insurance that guarantees you a worldwide coverage for your rescue, repatriation and medical care expenses (including helicopter rescue) in the context of your trail running practice whether it is for training, competitions or even for your reconnaissance outings. The following disciplines are also covered: hiking, trekking, cycling and mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. You are also covered if you are a professional.
This insurance is mandatory on the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc and the UTMB World Series and is valid for 1 year. You can find the general conditions from the insurance tab on the different races page.
The registration is nominative. No bib transfer, deferral, or category change is allowed for all races of the HOKA UTMB Mont Blanc 2025.
Wave starts will be organized for the CCC, OCC, MCC and ETC, based on your general UTMB Index. This UTMB Index will also determine access to the elite start zone for all the race. Runners without a valid UTMB Index will be placed in the last starting wave.
If you wish to obtain or improve your UTMB Index, you can take part in UTMB Index races to validate it. The allocation of starting waves will take place in mid-July, giving you the opportunity to acquire or improve your UTMB Index in the meantime. It is therefore essential that your UTMB Index race results are submitted before July.
You can find the full list of UTMB Index races here.
Explore various transportation options for the HOKA UTMB Mont Blanc week in the "Discover" section of the website.
Discover different accommodations for the HOKA UTMB Mont Blanc week in the "Discover" section of the website.
In order to accelerate your visa request, you may request an invitation letter, for you and companions. Please fill out this form with all information. Please do not follow this form with an email, a member of our team will contact you in 2 to 3 business day, with the request document.
DURING THE RACE
We are currently working on the transportation plan. Please note that for all races (excluding UTMB and PTL), a shuttle to the starting point will be provided.
The shuttle is included in the bib, but reservation is mandatory. Reservations will open in a few months and will be communicated to you by email.
Shuttles for supporters will also be arranged.
Through our supporters' shuttles, supporters can reach certain aid stations (sometimes inaccessible by car) collectively and in an eco-friendly manner. The complete transportation plan will be unveiled a few months before the event, and you will be notified of the reservation opening via email. Reservation is mandatory and comes with a fee for supporters.
You can find the list of the mandatory equipment here.
We are currently working on the bib pickup schedule. You will receive all the information as the event approaches.
AFTER THE RACE
In 2025, the races of the HOKA UTMB Mont Blanc (excluding Finals and PTL) will award Running Stones to finishers.
- TDS: 4 Running Stones
- MCC: 2 Running Stones
- ETC: 1 Running Stone
- YCC: 1 Running Stone
Runners who complete the race will be assigned an UTMB index in the correspondent category.
TRANSPORT 2025
Runners: Shuttle bookings for runners can be made via your MyUTMB account (Dashboard > Modify my registration) – booking is free of charge.
Supporters: Supporter shuttle bookings can be made directly on our website here. Pricing depends on the transport pass selected and the number of individuals included in your booking.
If you're staying in the Chamonix Valley and have booked a shuttle to the race start, you can find the location of every public bus stop between Le Prarion and Vallorcine here.
If you have booked a shuttle from the center of Chamonix, please note that all shuttles to the race start will depart from the Parking Grépon bus camping-car.
Both runners and supporters are required to reserve their shuttle before July 4th at 11:59 PM. Please note that no bookings will be accepted after this deadline.
If you are registered for UTMB, CCC, OCC, ETC, MCC, or TDS, you have the option to book a shuttle service from Cluses, Sallanches, Le Fayet, Servoz, Chamonix, or any public bus stop along the route between Vallorcine and Le Prarion. You can check the bus schedules in your MyUTMB account (Dashboard – Modify my registration).
If you are registered to YCC, please note that shuttles will only run from Chamonix.
If you are registered to PTL, please note that no shuttle is provided.
Yes, but please note that it is subject to availability. When you or your supporter purchase a pass, you will have the opportunity to reserve a shuttle that will take you to the race starting point.
Yes, you can only access the start line of MCC or OCC via the shuttles, except Swiss residents. Please note that this year, shuttles will departure from Cluses, Sallanches, Le Fayet, Chamonix and the Vallée of Chamonix. Non-residents staying in Switzerland can upload proof of accommodation via the registration interface (Modifiy my registration – Modify - Add my proof of accommodation).
This requirement does not apply to:
- Runners living in Switzerland (your Swiss postal code will be taken into account automatically)
- Runners staying in Switzerland the night before the race (you must upload a supporting document via your dashboard as proof).
This decision is based on several key factors. The MCC and OCC start towns (Martigny-Combe and Orsières) offer very limited parking. Allowing individual vehicle access would quickly overwhelm local capacity, creating disruption and operational challenges. What’s more, several villages along the route or hosting Aid Stations lack the space and infrastructure to manage an influx of traffic which would compromise safety, disturb local residents, and disrupt the unique atmosphere of the race. This measure is also in line with our strong environmental commitments: limiting private car use is a key priority in reducing our impact on the exceptional region that hosts us.
From 2025, all supporters transport passes are now fully digital – wristbands are no longer be distributed like previous year. When you purchase a supporter pass, you will receive a QR code.
For safety reasons, children under the age of 3 are not allowed on UTMB shuttles. During the event, families can obtain a Family/PRM Pass, which allows vehicle access to Base Camps and key Aid Stations. To collect this pass, please present a valid proof at the information point located outside ENSA (Chemin du Fori).
No, animals are not allowed in the shuttles.
