Trails

On trail, they call me 'shortcut'. Here are some of the long distance trails I've had a chance to explore.
Trails
6
Distance total (km)
4,816
Elevation gain (m)
184,437
Distance total (mi)
2,992
Elevation gain (ft)
605,111
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Distance: 97 km (60.4 mi)
Elevation:
  • 7,367 m (24,170 ft) 7,380 m (24,213 ft)

The l’Échappée Belle is an ultra in the Belledonne range of the French Alps, climbing over 7,000 m from Allevard to Aiguebelle.

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Distance: 51 km (31.4 mi)
Elevation:
  • 3,320 m (10,892 ft) 3,300 m (10,827 ft)

Transylvania 100 is a series of ultra races (50k, 80k and 100k) held in the Bucegi Mountains in Bran, Romania.

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Distance: 52 km (32.2 mi)
Elevation:
  • 1,966 m (6,450 ft) 1,966 m (6,450 ft)

MRC Finspång Trail Loop Ultra is a 50 km race held in Finspång, Sweden organized by MRC Finspang.

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Distance: 182 km (113.0 mi)
Elevation:
  • 12,771 m (41,900 ft) 12,741 m (41,801 ft)

GR20: A stunning route across the island of Corsica. I hiked it southbound (SOBO), starting in Calenzana and ending in Conca.

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Distance: 166 km (103.0 mi)
Elevation:
  • 9,967 m (32,700 ft) 9,997 m (32,799 ft)

The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a scenic trek through France, Italy, and Switzerland. I hiked it counterclockwise, starting in Les Houches, France.

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Distance: 4,270 km (2,653.0 mi)
Elevation:
  • 149,047 m (488,999 ft) 139,958 m (459,180 ft)

The Pacific Crest Trail, a National Scenic Trail, stretches from Mexico to Canada. I hiked it northbound (NOBO) through California, Oregon, and Washington.