Summum Mont Blanc

Discover Summum Mont Blanc, a challenge that pushes the limits!

Will you take up the challenge?

Every challenge begins with preparation. The Summum demands total endurance: body, mind, and will must move forward together. Train yourself to push your limits, find your rhythm, and transform every effort into positive energy.

It's you against yourself

Your mind is your best ally. Learn to manage doubt, fatigue, and fear. Thanks to the mental preparation techniques developed by Cyril Blanchard, you will discover the power of concentration and the power of flow.

Surpassing oneself

The Summum is not just a race, it is an inner adventure. Climbing Mont Blanc means pushing beyond your own limits, learning to trust yourself, and feeling proud of having pushed yourself to the limit.

See you at the finish line?

The Summum Challenge opens the door to an extraordinary human adventure. Between lake, road, and summit, you will experience an extreme triathlon in the heart of France's most beautiful landscapes. A rare experience, at the crossroads of sport, nature, and emotion.

Swimming

3,800 meters to cover in unspoiled nature,

a test of total endurance where the mind takes over when the body tires.

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Bicycle

180 kilometers, 3,000 meters of elevation gain, and breathtaking views of Mont Blanc.
A continuous climb where every turn

tests your determination.

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Race

4,808 meters above sea level, a guided climb from Saint-Gervais via Bionnassay.
Here, the air is thin, the ground unstable, but the view... unforgettable.

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Step 1 – Open water swimming: Lake Coiselet

Dive into the wild waters of the Jura, in the heart of the Ain Gorges. 3,800 meters to cover in untamed nature, a test of total endurance where the mind takes over when the body tires. Every meter covered is a victory over yourself!

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120

Happy Clients

75+

Qualified Instructors

35+

Award-winning

Stage 2 – 112 miles of cycling: Crossing the Alps

After the aquatic challenge, it's time for the road and adrenaline. The Challenge Summum bike course covers 180 kilometers with more than 3,000 meters of elevation gain, connecting three iconic lakes: Coiselet, Nantua, and Annecy. It's a majestic journey through mountains, valleys, and breathtaking panoramas, where every pedal stroke brings you closer to the summit.

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180 miles

alpine road

3 000 m

elevation gain

6:45 a.m.

average effort for the best

Step 3 – Climbing Mont Blanc: The summit of the challenge

The final stage of the Summum Challenge, the ascent of Mont Blanc symbolizes the total fulfillment of body and mind. After swimming and cycling, athletes embark on an exceptional mountaineering trail from Saint-Gervais, passing through Bionassay, to reach the legendary summit of the French Alps.

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4 808 m

altitude at the summit

12 h

average round-trip ascent

-10 °C

at daybreak, above the clouds