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

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Jeff Pelletier

Jeff Pelletier

4 жыл бұрын

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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@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier Ай бұрын
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@paulpurves484
@paulpurves484 Жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff can’t emphasise enough how incredible and enjoyable your videos are long may you continue making them.
@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier Жыл бұрын
🙏
@BenParkes
@BenParkes 4 жыл бұрын
Great storytelling, unbelievable race, felt with you all the way. Thank you and congratulations!
@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben.
@heymrguitarman7637
@heymrguitarman7637 6 ай бұрын
Seeing this 3 years late but man the effort that goes in to these is fantastic. Great content indeed. This channel is a gem
@benvoyageadventures987
@benvoyageadventures987 3 жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the best mountain trail videos on KZfaq. Can't stop watching it. 👍
@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@markphilpottultra
@markphilpottultra Жыл бұрын
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.
@deldridg
@deldridg 2 жыл бұрын
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
@JeffPelletier 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Can't love this comment enough.
@sarahkingston7421
@sarahkingston7421 4 ай бұрын
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.
@HoffAppFarm
@HoffAppFarm 4 жыл бұрын
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
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Joshua! It’s definitely one of the most beautiful places I’ve been.
@Marcus_Aurelius.
@Marcus_Aurelius. 2 жыл бұрын
keep grinding bro! We wait for u at the finish line with some beers and great wine
@ianshearer6813
@ianshearer6813 4 ай бұрын
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!
@alexmorgan3435
@alexmorgan3435 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@SewerDroid
@SewerDroid 3 жыл бұрын
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
@beeclimbing9954 4 жыл бұрын
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
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Stay tuned for more.
@renebaldon2136
@renebaldon2136 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@mwqu
@mwqu 6 күн бұрын
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
@sergiootorre
@sergiootorre 4 жыл бұрын
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. ;)
@scrubjay93
@scrubjay93 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@NikitaBorisov
@NikitaBorisov 2 жыл бұрын
The smiling and hugging people at the end of the race were such a nice touch!
@georgebrett1378
@georgebrett1378 2 жыл бұрын
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
@jwpickup1
@jwpickup1 Жыл бұрын
Truly excellent video - captures the majesty, the suffering, everything. I'm inspired.
@jogwithpurpose
@jogwithpurpose Ай бұрын
These videos inspire me to not just ultrarun but find a way to get into these races
@MichaelKiena
@MichaelKiena 4 жыл бұрын
Loved watching it! Thank you!
@edg84
@edg84 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@kathfern
@kathfern Ай бұрын
oh boy! I cried at the end of this one....what an amazing race! Congratulations!
@kyours7
@kyours7 4 жыл бұрын
What an awesome video! Watching this made relive that magical journey through Aosta again. Thank you!!
@baasbaasje6960
@baasbaasje6960 4 жыл бұрын
Extraordinary film. Thank you!
@masie8810
@masie8810 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting and sharing your experience. It is a wonderful movie !!
@huldi
@huldi 4 жыл бұрын
What an amazing movie! Thank you!
@madmanswhispers
@madmanswhispers 3 жыл бұрын
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
@JeffPelletier 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@claramalaterre8794
@claramalaterre8794 2 жыл бұрын
So mooving ! Bravo and congrats ! So inspiring, thank you :)
@ooiboonseongful
@ooiboonseongful 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the insights for your TDG adventure. This inspires me to partake TDG in the future.
@EmGeeification
@EmGeeification Жыл бұрын
I think this has to be my new favourite trail running video. Bravo. Goosebumps
@kimmokarppinen-ultrarunnin7967
@kimmokarppinen-ultrarunnin7967 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video and brings me a lot of memories on my 2022 race. Thank you!
@philippwiedmann
@philippwiedmann 2 жыл бұрын
What a great Video! Thank you for sharing and congrats for finishing so fast! :)
@stijndeklerk
@stijndeklerk 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful route, what a blast, well done.
@davidmathile6954
@davidmathile6954 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, you're a warrior !!!
@gooddoogs
@gooddoogs 3 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring video. Well done on completing the race.
@paulwilliams2814
@paulwilliams2814 2 ай бұрын
Just rewatching this one while I wait for the MOAB film!
@OutsideChronicles
@OutsideChronicles 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing accomplishment, beautifully filmed while doing the race. Could not have been easy. Well done!
@fabianmeisel9149
@fabianmeisel9149 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Awesome pictures. Really authentic.
@JavierISampedroTNF
@JavierISampedroTNF 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@maartenbln
@maartenbln 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos motivate me so hard to keep training for my first trail! Keep up the work, Jeff! Much appreciated!
@unclegineye
@unclegineye 2 жыл бұрын
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
@meredithsierpina9937
@meredithsierpina9937 2 жыл бұрын
these are so good! so talented and so impressed you can film when you are doing such a hard challenge
@kaskorraky9473
@kaskorraky9473 4 жыл бұрын
You in spire me. Congratulations and thank you
@nihao4587
@nihao4587 Жыл бұрын
another great episode. well done Jeff!
@deborahaltenbeck3380
@deborahaltenbeck3380 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thank you for sharing this unique experience and those great views! Incredible achievement! It is truly inspiring.
@OmmerSyssel
@OmmerSyssel 3 жыл бұрын
Well done 👌 Thanks for sharing the whole... Stay healthy 🍻🇩🇰
@Hoehensucht
@Hoehensucht 4 жыл бұрын
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
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for leaving such a thoughtful comment and for the kind words. 🙏 Glad you enjoyed the film so much!
@DominicSavard
@DominicSavard Жыл бұрын
Amazing storytelling and trail !! Great job Jeff
@callofduty123ism
@callofduty123ism 8 ай бұрын
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!
@MauroCattelani
@MauroCattelani 3 жыл бұрын
This is just unbelievable...but magnificent! Congratulations! I didn't think this was even possible before watching your wonderful movie.
@honiedew
@honiedew 3 жыл бұрын
Incredible accomplishment and footage. Truly enjoyed following along.
@albero781
@albero781 2 жыл бұрын
You did the Tor! You should be proud of yourself! And you have this beautiful video as memory!
@mikew6840
@mikew6840 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing - that distance in that topography is insane!
@danielconde13
@danielconde13 10 ай бұрын
The numbers on this race are just incredible. Thanks for the video!
@wootcrisp
@wootcrisp 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Jeff. What an experience!
@chinhchuduc4222
@chinhchuduc4222 Жыл бұрын
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!
@andrewinpompey
@andrewinpompey 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing to complete the race, but even more amazing to simultaneously film this wonderful film!
@ridhabelabbaci8776
@ridhabelabbaci8776 11 ай бұрын
What a ride you took us through. A new fan here...
@tymckeown3489
@tymckeown3489 4 жыл бұрын
Just watching this now as l prepare for my first Alpine ultra in August, fantastic film sir, well done a real inspiration
@kevindecoteau3186
@kevindecoteau3186 3 жыл бұрын
Great reception from the locals. The beauty of the place is overwhelming.
@aksasquatch49th
@aksasquatch49th Жыл бұрын
Wow! Just wow 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@erikdebeen5838
@erikdebeen5838 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@grigoredemerji8371
@grigoredemerji8371 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic achievement! Thanks a lot for sharing your experience :)
@eldritchmonsterofnorfolk7253
@eldritchmonsterofnorfolk7253 7 ай бұрын
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.
@tomasderville6863
@tomasderville6863 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@alexr1524
@alexr1524 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant film, Many thanks.
@iamjackoutside
@iamjackoutside 2 жыл бұрын
What a journey... beautiful scenery... What an achievement... You make me wanna race this race.. well done Sir!
@richardnixon4345
@richardnixon4345 2 жыл бұрын
Uplifting. Great video and effort. Thank you
@Visenjrs
@Visenjrs Жыл бұрын
Enhorabuena Jeff!!! Impresionante prueba, una experiencia inolvidable para tí, y magnífico vídeo 👏💪
@sebastienhodencq5457
@sebastienhodencq5457 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. What a quality video. the best I've seen. Congratulations again
@nicksoffski
@nicksoffski 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@EmperorJamie
@EmperorJamie 3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏻. Definitely an event on my bucket list!
@waitej100
@waitej100 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing, thank you for taking the time and effort to make a fantastic film of a great adventure!
@jamiek2039
@jamiek2039 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! You seemed so measured throughout! And great film making also, thanks for sharing 👍
@reysaj
@reysaj Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience. It's like I am having a tour at TOR too.
@maxkreienbaum
@maxkreienbaum 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning, Jeff. Great footage, great race and a fantastic voice you have for these videos. Thank you so much for making this.
@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Max! 🙏
@biczatylli
@biczatylli 10 ай бұрын
all your movies are great Jeff, thank you for that
@TohuWaBohu
@TohuWaBohu 2 жыл бұрын
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 👈
@littlebritton1
@littlebritton1 4 жыл бұрын
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
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
The Aosta Valley really is unique! Best of luck at TDG this year 💪
@andyaitch3038
@andyaitch3038 4 жыл бұрын
Well worth the wait! The race looks incredible... those views!
@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
Views for days! (Literally)
@benf8307
@benf8307 Жыл бұрын
Incredible video Jeff - I would love to do this in the next few years
@inkjob12
@inkjob12 4 жыл бұрын
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
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Randy, I appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the film.
@mikekiss648
@mikekiss648 2 жыл бұрын
and another awesome video from Jeff
@Predazord007
@Predazord007 4 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing your amazing journey. Brilliantly told!!
@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dean!
@UltraDad
@UltraDad 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff congrats on this finish. I hope to venture over there someday to try out the Alps. Love the content also.
@Zoomdak
@Zoomdak 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent film summarizing the intensity and beauty of this experience. Thanks for sharing!
@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier 3 жыл бұрын
🙏
@carni6319
@carni6319 2 жыл бұрын
You two are awesome.
@BackpackingandBlisters
@BackpackingandBlisters 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff! Very inspirational and well done!
@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@richardsenelly4209
@richardsenelly4209 4 жыл бұрын
Jeff: Thank you for this wonderful video... and for sharing your epic journey!
@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Richard!
@bongrobs
@bongrobs 2 жыл бұрын
awesome awesome awesome ... love the tone of your films, nothing exaggerated, nothing overdone. thank u.
@DOdermdoc
@DOdermdoc 4 жыл бұрын
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
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bryan! It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to, and such a pleasure to explore on foot.
@deamon2107
@deamon2107 4 жыл бұрын
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
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vasilis, I appreciate the encouragement!
@jxph7
@jxph7 4 жыл бұрын
you sir , is a beast ! great adventure
@gregood
@gregood Жыл бұрын
Impressionnant BRAVO !
@LaurenandScott
@LaurenandScott 4 жыл бұрын
Well done, Jeff. Great effort. And thank you for providing us with some incredible footage and film making. 🤟
@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 👍.
@OCDsucks
@OCDsucks Жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Inspiring. I’m doing my first 55 miler soon. Then my first 100 in April 2023. 200 is something nearly unthinkable for me but I’m excited to do it in the future when my body is ready. Great video!
@scottyarellano
@scottyarellano 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video brother! I love the chill minimalist vibe for such a massive adventure.
@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scotty!
@WindowsKiller
@WindowsKiller 3 жыл бұрын
What a great video, your story telling is so inspirational and the song choices were perfect!
@JeffPelletier
@JeffPelletier 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
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