My First 200 Miler in the Italian Alps - TOR DES GEANTS

The 330 km TOR Des Geants is a race in the Italian Alps. The course heads counter-clockwise on the Alta Via 2 along the south side of the Aosta valley for the first half of the race, returning along the Alta Via 1 back to Courmayeur.
The 2018 TOR was my first 200 miler. What follows is just a brief look at my experience at the race, all the ups and the downs on my journey among the giants of the alps.
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[@paulpurves484]

Hey Jeff can’t emphasise enough how incredible and enjoyable your videos are long may you continue making them.

[@JeffPelletier]

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[@BenParkes]

Great storytelling, unbelievable race, felt with you all the way. Thank you and congratulations!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Ben.

[@benvoyageadventures987]

This has to be one of the best mountain trail videos on KZbin. Can't stop watching it. 👍

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@markphilpottultra]

Your combined talents of storytelling, filmmaking, humility, and physical and mental strength make you an above average human being Jeff. Thank you for capturing the soul of the races you compete in, commentate on, and support others in. I am very pleased I found your channel. It is fast becoming a secret weapon in my own Ultra Running journey.

[@heymrguitarman7637]

Seeing this 3 years late but man the effort that goes in to these is fantastic. Great content indeed. This channel is a gem

[@deldridg]

Immersive, inspirational, emotional and engaging. Jeff, you create rare works which are a marvellous counterforce to the negative signals that resound around us. For me, I watch your videos and certain questions arise - what are my limits?, can I be a better person tomorrow than I am today?, how can I engage others to experience the joys and strengths that come from a physical outdoor life?, etc. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos. My wife, kids and I are moved regularly by your journey and also spend as much time as we can self-powering in our beautiful country. In 2019 we were hiking in the Italian/Swiss alps and Norway. Thanks too for bringing us back to Europe during our lockdown! Cheers from Sydney - Dave

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you so much! Can't love this comment enough.

[@HoffAppFarm]

Wow!!! I found myself crying watching this...the beauty of those mountains...thank you for this! Congrats and well done!! This needs to be on my race list for the next year or so when the world returns to normal.

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad you enjoyed it Joshua! It’s definitely one of the most beautiful places I’ve been.

[@Marcus_Aurelius.]

keep grinding bro! We wait for u at the finish line with some beers and great wine

[@SewerDroid]

Nice one! Made me relive the experience. I actually ran the race the same year. Started injured and really had a rough time finishing in 129 hours but it was an incredible experience. Thanks for sharing!

[@beeclimbing9954]

Wow, good on you Jeff! To shoot some gorgeous footage AND still place 64th out of 500 and the 1st time you participated at this race; I'd definitely call that a win :-) Thanks so much for taking the time to shoot, edit and score this film - brilliantly done. I look forward to watching further content from you.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you! Stay tuned for more.

[@alexmorgan3435]

Never ever will I complain about physical discomfort ever again. A super human effort. Truly awesome achievement for ALL those who completed. Absolutely giant effort, literally. Tour of Giants.

[@sergiootorre]

I must confess: what a great video you have done! The way you did everything was outstanding! It made me realize that it must be a lifetime experience that every trail runner must do!... Fantastic and thanks for sharing with us all those moments. ;)

[@sarahkingston7421]

Jeff I have to say as a fellow Canuck on the East coast in NS I have loved watching all your adventures, and the views. ohhhh myyyy. Your film style is amazing and it continues to feed my need to want to immerse my self even more into trail running. and long distances. Keep up the good work, both of you.

[@ianshearer6813]

Great channel! You have a gift for drawing the viewer into your story so that they are right along side you on each ascent and descent, feeling each step, the wind, rain, rays of sunlight, pain and joy. Thank you!

[@renebaldon2136]

Vivo in Valla d'Aosta ed ho fatto il Tor, complimenti perché questo video riesce a trasmettere le emozioni, le gioie e le difficoltà del Tor!! Bravo sia per il video che per la gara.

[@jwpickup1]

Truly excellent video - captures the majesty, the suffering, everything. I'm inspired.

[@madmanswhispers]

Everybody that runs this race or even part of it is a hero to me. I watch stuff like this while I run. You're all pushing what most people would even believe is possible.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much!

[@edg84]

Great film. I'm surprised you don't have more followers. I'm a long distance hiker rather than a trail runner, but appreciate your film-making skills and style of presenting your trips.

[@mwqu]

Hi Jeff, this September I will be starting this journey. Have been watching your video the third time now. So real and inspirational. Looking forward to my own experience. Thank you VM

[@georgebrett1378]

The first video of yours I watched was the Quebec Mega Trail and this is the second. I have from my youth been a runner including 4 marathons, but what you both do is amazing. We now live in Australia where much of the natural beauty here has been destroyed by fires and floods. I have so enjoyed seeing the natural beauty of Canada through you videos. Thank you both very much and best wishes for your future endeavours. George Brett

[@kathfern]

oh boy! I cried at the end of this one....what an amazing race! Congratulations!

[@kyours7]

What an awesome video! Watching this made relive that magical journey through Aosta again. Thank you!!

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

Such an amazing experience in those mountains, full of energy by the people. I am not sure I would be able to accomplish something that hard, my admiration and respect to all the finishers.

[@claramalaterre8794]

So mooving ! Bravo and congrats ! So inspiring, thank you :)

[@ooiboonseongful]

Thanks for sharing the insights for your TDG adventure. This inspires me to partake TDG in the future.

[@masie8810]

Thank you for posting and sharing your experience. It is a wonderful movie !!

[@NikitaBorisov]

The smiling and hugging people at the end of the race were such a nice touch!

[@philippwiedmann]

What a great Video! Thank you for sharing and congrats for finishing so fast! :)

[@gooddoogs]

Very inspiring video. Well done on completing the race.

[@kimmokarppinen-ultrarunnin7967]

Fantastic video and brings me a lot of memories on my 2022 race. Thank you!

[@scrubjay93]

More cowbell! I almost didn't watch this video and I'm so glad I watched it! One set of my grandparents immigrated from Switzerland ~1917 and ended up in Portland, Oregon; soon other family members followed. My cousins managed a small fishery on Lake Lucerne from generations back. I traveled there in the 80s, but I don't know if I will ever see it again. Your film made me appreciate the Alps and surrounding areas so much more! I love the sound of the cowbells; it must be in my blood.

[@davidmathile6954]

Congratulations, you're a warrior !!!

[@unclegineye]

Great doc and congratulation for the race jeff!!! I'm not stopping see it since yesterday knowing all those amazing places! I didn't think there was such a long race for hikers!!! LOVE IT

[@maartenbln]

Your videos motivate me so hard to keep training for my first trail! Keep up the work, Jeff! Much appreciated!

[@Hoehensucht]

Not great, not nice, not awesome...just beautiful. I have never seen such an indescribable documentation. The perfect cut of different scenes (POV, landscape, people etc.). Your respect for the alps/nature, the volunteers, the people comes out in every second. All this combined with a soft voice and silent music that fits to every scene. Everything is on point and watching your video was def. one of the best 45 min. Thanks for sharing your journey !

[@JeffPelletier]

Wow, thanks for leaving such a thoughtful comment and for the kind words. 🙏 Glad you enjoyed the film so much!

[@fabianmeisel9149]

Thank you for sharing. Awesome pictures. Really authentic.

[@stijndeklerk]

Beautiful route, what a blast, well done.

[@honiedew]

Incredible accomplishment and footage. Truly enjoyed following along.

[@nihao4587]

another great episode. well done Jeff!

[@kevindecoteau3186]

Great reception from the locals. The beauty of the place is overwhelming.

[@scottyarellano]

Amazing video brother! I love the chill minimalist vibe for such a massive adventure.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Scotty!

[@wootcrisp]

Well done Jeff. What an experience!

[@MichaelKiena]

Loved watching it! Thank you!

[@meredithsierpina9937]

these are so good! so talented and so impressed you can film when you are doing such a hard challenge

[@deborahaltenbeck3380]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing this unique experience and those great views! Incredible achievement! It is truly inspiring.

[@EmGeeification]

I think this has to be my new favourite trail running video. Bravo. Goosebumps

[@mikew6840]

Absolutely amazing - that distance in that topography is insane!

[@MauroCattelani]

This is just unbelievable...but magnificent! Congratulations! I didn't think this was even possible before watching your wonderful movie.

[@baasbaasje6960]

Extraordinary film. Thank you!

[@chinhchuduc4222]

Hi Jeff, I just want to hop on here and say thank you to you. Your videos has been a great inspiration for me to go out and run as well. Keep up the good work!

[@deamon2107]

Oh men, what a journey! I wish you more and more adventures to come and keep up with this great videos that you make!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Vasilis, I appreciate the encouragement!

[@DominicSavard]

Amazing storytelling and trail !! Great job Jeff

[@iamjackoutside]

What a journey... beautiful scenery... What an achievement... You make me wanna race this race.. well done Sir!

[@andyaitch3038]

Well worth the wait! The race looks incredible... those views!

[@JeffPelletier]

Views for days! (Literally)

[@ridhabelabbaci8776]

What a ride you took us through. A new fan here...

[@DOdermdoc]

That was truly an amazing video - so inspiring and such a beautiful location to run in! I had heard of the TOR de Geants, but to see it through your eyes was such a delight. Thanks for sharing!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Bryan! It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to, and such a pleasure to explore on foot.

[@sebastienhodencq5457]

Amazing. What a quality video. the best I've seen. Congratulations again

[@tomasderville6863]

Great documentary!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, so inspiring. My maximum is 100 km, and dreaming to do more in the future. Runners like you really create extra motivation!

[@albero781]

You did the Tor! You should be proud of yourself! And you have this beautiful video as memory!

[@inkjob12]

So good.....in fact...this was GREAT! Love your videos Jeff. Not only a Great runner but you are one hell of a great videographer. Soooooo Gooooood !

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks for the kind words Randy, I appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the film.

[@tymckeown3489]

Just watching this now as l prepare for my first Alpine ultra in August, fantastic film sir, well done a real inspiration

[@grigoredemerji8371]

Fantastic achievement! Thanks a lot for sharing your experience :)

[@WindowsKiller]

What a great video, your story telling is so inspirational and the song choices were perfect!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much!

[@maxkreienbaum]

Absolutely stunning, Jeff. Great footage, great race and a fantastic voice you have for these videos. Thank you so much for making this.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Max! 🙏

[@richardnixon4345]

Uplifting. Great video and effort. Thank you

[@OutsideChronicles]

Amazing accomplishment, beautifully filmed while doing the race. Could not have been easy. Well done!

[@endijeden5358]

Amazing film! Thanks for sharing it. It was such a pleasure to watch it, especially now when I miss the mountains so much. And congratulations on your race!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much! I’m really missing the mountains right now too.

[@EmperorJamie]

Great video 👍🏻. Definitely an event on my bucket list!

[@danielconde13]

The numbers on this race are just incredible. Thanks for the video!

[@jamiek2039]

Congratulations!! You seemed so measured throughout! And great film making also, thanks for sharing 👍

[@nicksoffski]

Beautifully told story in a difficult environment. I’ve travelled a lot through Italy mostly on motorcycle but I really want to run and hike through those high alpine peaks. Just stunning!

[@Visenjrs]

Enhorabuena Jeff!!! Impresionante prueba, una experiencia inolvidable para tí, y magnífico vídeo 👏💪

[@eldritchmonsterofnorfolk7253]

Your videos are insanely high quality, it’s like we are right there with you. Fantastic video quality and the whole production is so professional. Thank you for letting us a peek into these races and into this lifestyle.

[@benlee526]

Incredibly well made video. Glued the whole time! Thanks for recording and sharing your experience.

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LaurenandScott]

Well done, Jeff. Great effort. And thank you for providing us with some incredible footage and film making. 🤟

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍.

[@AdiDax]

Fantastic documentary! Best one covering the TOR I have seen yet. Thanks a lot!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you 🙏

[@jamesbrewster9765]

Truly stunning. Thanks for sharing your story, Jeff. Incredible!

[@JeffPelletier]

You’re welcome! Thanks for the kind words James.

[@Predazord007]

Loved seeing your amazing journey. Brilliantly told!!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Dean!

[@mikekiss648]

Great video!!

[@BackpackingandBlisters]

Thanks Jeff! Very inspirational and well done!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much!

[@richardsenelly4209]

Jeff: Thank you for this wonderful video... and for sharing your epic journey!

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad you enjoyed it Richard!

[@benf8307]

Incredible video Jeff - I would love to do this in the next few years

[@UPENNACNP]

Awesome video. Thanks for taking us along for the journey.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Matthew, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Sanko1960]

What an achievement. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with such spectacular footage. Also great editing and music.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Natasha!

[@ViajeniBree]

Another amazing edit with this one! I love hiking and I have travel backlogs from my trip in Switzerland. You're an inspiration on how I could edit my upcoming solo hike video in Zermatt 🤗

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you!

[@reysaj]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience. It's like I am having a tour at TOR too.

[@Gator35]

Congratulations, Jeff! What a beautifully crafted film. I'm now subscribed, and look forward to enjoying more of your work!

[@jimmybrown6880]

Amazing adventure and film. Thanks for sharing this with us all, Jeff. And congrats!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@kaskorraky9473]

You in spire me. Congratulations and thank you

[@tradclimbing]

Best video I’ve seen of TdG! Congrats on an amazing achievement!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Jack!

[@samconix]

Amazingly well done, both on the race as well as the video! Inspiring

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Sam!

[@robj3773]

Thank you for making the film. What an amazing feat. An eye opener for me but also an inspiration to do more. Well done is an understatement !!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Rob!

[@littlebritton1]

Fantastic video! I'm looking forward to TDG this year after 3 years of waiting! Such a beautiful race, of which I was lucky to be a part of in the Tot Dret last year, although I didn't finish. The Aosta Valley is a magical place and it's people are so welcoming. I can't wait to go back!

[@JeffPelletier]

The Aosta Valley really is unique! Best of luck at TDG this year 💪

[@TohuWaBohu]

Great run and great film 👍thanks alot for let us contribute to your jurney 🤩 my wife and I have been hiking alta via 1 and 2 a couple of years ago. It took some weeks 😉 greets from Germany. Keep on running 👈

[@chriscartermedia]

Incredible visuals and storytelling. Thanks for taking the time to put this together!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks again! Glad you’re enjoying the films.

[@callofduty123ism]

Over 200 miles and days without sleep, how can I resist? Amazing video from the start! I will be running my first 50k in Vallarta in 2 weeks and your videos are quite a motivation right now!

[@erikdebeen5838]

Wonderful movie, this part of the alps is particularly beautiful. And walking/hiking them from unmanned refuge to refuge is really worthwhile. Thank you for making this, saw some of the places we visited as well (althoutgh not running). Also incredible achievement to even finish, let alone within the time you did it.

[@historyhypehub]

At the end of my 128 kilometers at Transgrancanaria this weekend I swore to myself that I would never run again. But after watching this amazing video I know I have to do Tor Des Geants one day :D

[@JeffPelletier]

TOR is a bucket list race for sure. Congrats on Transgrancanaria! I hope to run that myself one day.

[@laktat_intolerant]

this film is underrated! thank you so much for this hard and good work!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Marius! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@UltraDad]

Hey Jeff congrats on this finish. I hope to venture over there someday to try out the Alps. Love the content also.