#106 (en) Trail Running Events in the Alps: Hoo much is too much?
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- Published
- August 4, 2026
- Duration
- 29:54
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- Last updated
- Aug 19, 2026
Discusses Whether around Mont Blanc, the Zugspitze or the Grossglockner, or through the Dolomites: trail runni…
Summary
Whether around Mont Blanc, the Zugspitze or the Grossglockner, or through the Dolomites: trail running events are booming across the Alps. At the UTMB alone, this year around 10,000 runners are expected to take part in various races and categories. However, the sport’s growing popularity also brings with it problems for the natural environment and small m…
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Whether around Mont Blanc, the Zugspitze or the Grossglockner, or through the Dolomites: trail running events are booming across the Alps. At the UTMB alone, this year around 10,000 runners are expected to take part in various races and categories. However, the sport’s growing popularity also brings with it problems for the natural environment and small mountain communities. In this episode of the CIPRA Podcast, Michael Gams speaks with Laura Moro, a passionate trailrunner, but also scientist an