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Steph Lightfoot
November 8, 2021
Running
At 2,537 meters above sea level, the Grand Col Ferret is the “summit” of the Tour du Mont-Blanc / UTMB. The views are amazing!
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•Damiano 🇮🇹
July 10, 2025
Hiking
The Grand Col Ferret is one of the most iconic points of the Tour du Mont Blanc: an Alpine pass at 2,537 meters that marks the border between Switzerland and Italy. Climbing this far is tiring, but it's amply rewarded by the sweeping views of the Mont Dolent glaciers and the green valleys below. The landscape changes in an instant, the air becomes thinner, and you truly feel like you're crossing a border—not just geographically but also culturally. An evocative passage that remains in the hearts of those who ride the TMB.
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•Suunto
August 27, 2021
Running
Grand Col Ferret (2,537 meters/8,323 feet) is the highest mountain pass of the TMB/UTMB route as well as the border between Italy and Switzerland. It's a classic! From here, you have incredible views.
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