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Tor des Glaciers mandatory gear list
TOR450 450 km · Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italy · September 2027 (dates to come)
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Trail running shoes
Your pickA cup or other container to drink at aid stations
Mandatory
HydrapakSpeedCup 2-PackBushtukah$7.47$14.95−50%
Nathan2 Pack Reusable Race Day CupAltitude Sports$21.24$24.99−15%
BrixSoft cupBrix$9.00
Foveo RunningCollapsible CupFoveō Running$8.95
SalomonSoft Cup SpeedBrainsport$15.00
Xact NutritionReusable Race CupThe Trail Runner Store$9.00
HydrapakSpeed Cup 2.0 2-PackMEC$15.95
HydrapakSpeedCup 2-Pack 200mLRunner's Den$14.99
HydrapakSpeedCup 200 ml 2-Pack Reusable Running CupsBoréal Running$15.95
NathanReusable Race Day CupCowichan Valley Running$25.00
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Mobile phone, always on with the ringer on
MandatorySave the race's emergency number, don't hide your number, start fully charged.
ID or health insurance card
MandatoryMedical care in Italy isn't free: from outside Europe, carry your insurer's guarantee of payment letter.
Two survival blankets
MandatoryNone in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Food supply
Mandatory
MaurtenGel 100MEC$5.50
GUEnergy GelsBlackToe Running$2.60
HumaGel · Chocolate (with Caffeine)Le Coureur Nordique$1.84$3.69−50%
Xact NutritionEnergy Fruit BarsCity Park Runners$2.75
Precision Fuel & HydrationPF 30 ChewFoveō Running$3.50
NeversecondC30 Energy Gel - Box of 12Altitude Sports$59.99
KronoNutrition Energy GelsBlackToe Running$3.25
NäakULTRA™ Waffle 140 ‧ Salted CaramelNäak$1.58$2.25−30%
Skratch LabsSport Energy ChewsCowichan Valley Running$3.50
Honey StingerHoney Mini WafflesSea2Sky Nutrition$9.00$11.54−22%
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Water supply
Mandatory
SalomonSoft Flask 500Ml/17OzBushtukah$24.95
HydrapakUltraflask SPEED 500mlFrontrunners$29.95
NathanQuickStart 3.0 SF Hydration Vest with Soft Flasks 4L - UnisexThe Last Hunt$70.79$119.99−41%
Life Sports GearECO Vapor Handheld Soft Flask CORAL33-Off$26.79$39.99−33%
MontaneUltraflask 500mlThe Trail Runner Store$30.00$43.00−30%
nordaSoftFlask WMX 500mlRun Uphill$29.95
SalomonSoft Flask XA Filter 490mlLe Coureur Nordique$64.99
HydrapakUltraFlask+ Hydration Bottle - 500ml/17ozBushtukah$36.98$73.95−50%
SalomonSoft Flask 500ml/17oz UltraLe Coureur Nordique$29.99
Life Sports GearECO Vapor Handheld Soft Flask Grris33-Off$26.79$39.99−33%
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Two working headlamps + spare batteries
Mandatory
Black DiamondDistance LT 1100 HeadlampMEC$154.95
PetzlNao RL HeadlampMEC$224.95
NathanFire RX Runners' HeadlampRunning Room$50.00$84.99−41%
FenixHL18R-T Lightweight Headlamp (500 lumens)The Trail Runner Store$57.00$89.00−36%
RaidlightULTRALIGHT 1200 HeadlampStampeak$139.90$169.90−18%
BioLite425 Rechargeable HeadlampSports Experts$74.99
PetzlActik Core HeadlampRunning Free$104.99
NathanNebula Fire Runner's HeadlampRunning Room$50.00$119.99−58%
NathanNeutron Fire Runner's HeadlampRunning Room$40.00$59.99−33%
Black DiamondDistance 1500 HeadlampLe Coureur$229.95
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Handheld GPS navigator with the course track
MandatoryA smartphone is accepted but not recommended; a smartwatch alone isn't enough.
Route maps
MandatoryDownloadable from torxtrail.com.
Altimeter and compass
MandatoryPhone apps are accepted.
GPS tracker
ProvidedProvided by the race (EUR 100 deposit, returned with the tracker).
Compulsory, can stay in your TORX bag
You may leave these in your TORX bag at the Life Bases, but the race can make you carry or wear them when conditions get tough (bad weather, snow, ice). Pack for the time between Life Bases, the altitude and the forecast.
Trail running shoes (category A5) or trekking shoes
MandatoryFor rough, uneven ground.
Crampons with 8 mm spikes or more (front and heel)
MandatoryHooded thermal jacket for freezing temperatures
MandatoryTemperatures can drop several degrees below zero.
SalomonElixir Hybrid Hooded Jacket - Men'sSports Experts$174.99$349.99−50%
Black DiamondAccess Down 1.0 Hoody - Women'sBushtukah$229.00$389.95−41%
PatagoniaNano-Air Light Insulated Hybrid Jacket - Women'sBushtukah$157.50$315.00−50%
RabMicrolight Alpine Down Jacket - Women'sBushtukah$175.00$349.99−50%
MontaneFireball Nano Hooded Jacket - Men'sThe Trail Runner Store$222.00$345.00−36%
Arc'teryxNorvan Insulated Hoody - Women'sRun Uphill$359.95
CraftPursuit Thermal Hoody Jacket 2 - Women'sBushtukah$164.99$219.99−25%
Kari TraaTirill Thermal Hooded Jacket - Women'sSports Experts$274.99
Outdoor ResearchHelium Down Hoodie Jacket - Men'sBushtukah$449.95
The North FaceWinter Warm Pro Packable Insulated Jacket - Men'sSports Experts$209.99
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Hooded waterproof jacket, breathable, taped seams
Mandatory
The North FaceSummit Series Superior FUTURELIGHT Jacket - Women'sThe Last Hunt$222.59$419.99−47%
NNormalTrail Rain Jacket - Women'sBoutique Endurance$299.90
La SportivaRun Rain Jacket - Women'sThe Trail Runner Store$88.00$190.00−54%
Inov-8Stormshell waterproof running jacket - Women'sBoréal Running$139.95$294.95−53%
BrooksHigh Point waterproof running jacket - Women'sBoréal Running$89.95$197.95−55%
ScottRC Run Waterproof Jacket - Women'sRun Uphill$225.00$299.95−25%
PatagoniaStorm Racer Jacket - Men'sFrontrunners$375.00
Under ArmourVelociti Pro Storm Running Jacket - Women'sSports Experts$83.99$119.99−30%
NikeAeroSwift Aerogami Storm-FIT Running Jacket - Women'sBlackToe Running$230.00$330.00−30%
SalomonLight Shell Jacket - Women'sLe Coureur$139.97$199.95−30%
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Running leggings or pants
Mandatory
CraftSubZ Light Pants - Men'sBrainsport$69.99$140.00−50%
BrooksMomentum Thermal Tight - Women'sLe Coureur Nordique$47.49$94.99−50%
Kari TraaTirill Thermal Pants - Women'sLe Coureur Nordique$120.00$199.99−40%
SalomonSHAKEout Core Warm Tights - Men'sBoréal Running$90.96$129.95−30%HokaNovafly Run Pant - Men'sSporting Life$96.98
$130.00−25%
SmartwoolActive Run Pant - Men'sThe Last Hunt$127.49$169.99−25%
KiprunWarm Running Leggings Run 500 - Women'sDecathlon$20.00$50.00−60%
OdloPerformance Warm Tight - Men'sRunning Free$44.00$109.99−60%
IcebreakerMerino 175 Everyday Thermal Leggings wFly - Men'sThe Last Hunt$65.10$105.00−38%
SauconyOmni LX running leggings - Women'sBoréal Running$39.95$139.99−71%
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Long waterproof over-trousers
Mandatory
CraftPro Hydro Lightweight Pants - Men'sAltitude Sports$99.99
MammutAenergy Trail Running Hardshell Pants - Women'sThe Last Hunt$146.24$324.99−55%
BrooksHigh Point Waterproof Running Pants - Women'sBoréal Running$64.95$129.95−50%
Under ArmourVelociti Pro Storm Running Pants - Men'sSports Experts$83.99$119.99−30%NikeACG Storm-FIT ADV Trail Running Pant - Women'sSporting Life$141.98
$190.00−25%
ScottRC Run Waterproof Pants - UnisexRun Uphill$202.50$269.95−25%
KiprunWaterproof Running Pants - Run 900 - Men'sDecathlon$64.99
Outdoor ResearchStratoburst Stretch Rain Pants - Men'sBushtukah$189.95
SalomonLight Shell Running Pants - Women'sBoréal Running$159.95
Black DiamondStormline Stretch FZ Rain Pants - Men'sLe Coureur Nordique$179.95
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Warm layer: long-sleeved technical top and long trousers
Mandatory
BrooksDash 1/2 Zip 3.0 - Women'sBrainsport$36.99$75.00−51%
SmartwoolClassic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip - Men'sThe Last Hunt$79.99$159.99−50%
NikeSwift Dri-FIT UV 1/4-Zip Running Top - Women'sSporting Life$62.98$85.00−26%SauconyPeregrine Merino Long Sleeve - Women'sBlackToe Running$70.00
$115.00−39%
Icebreaker260 ZoneKnit Seamless Merino Blend Long Sleeve Crewe Thermal Top - Men'sThe Last Hunt$99.99$199.99−50%
CraftGain Thermal Midlayer 2 - Women'sBushtukah$67.49$89.99−25%
Kari TraaRose Long Sleeve Base Layer Top - Women'sThe Last Hunt$70.49$149.99−53%
OdloPerformance Warm 1/2 Zip - Women'sRunning Free$58.00$119.99−52%
OnClimate Half-Zip Running Shirt - Women'sSports Experts$79.99$159.99−50%
HokaGlidetech Quarter Zip - Women'sLe Coureur$97.97$139.95−30%
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Hat that covers the ears
Mandatory
SmartwoolActive BeanieBushtukah$29.99
NathanHyperNight Reflective Beanie 2Foveō Running$44.95SauconyPeregrine Merino Beanie - Men'sSaucony$17.95
$45.00−60%
Outdoor ResearchVigor Grid Fleece BeanieBushtukah$21.48$42.95−50%
Arc'teryxSatoro Merino Toque Beanie - Men'sSports Experts$29.99$59.99−50%
IcebreakerMerino Pocket BeanieBushtukah$22.50$45.00−50%
BrooksNotch Thermal Beanie 2.Running Free$18.00$29.99−40%
SalomonWinter Training Beanie for Running and SkiingBoréal Running$26.97$44.95−40%
BuffMerino Midweight BeanieBlackToe Running$45.00
PatagoniaOverlook Merino Wool Liner BeanieBushtukah$55.00
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Warm, waterproof gloves
Mandatory
Outdoor ResearchStormtracker Sensor Windbloc Gloves - Women'sBushtukah$49.98$99.95−50%
Black DiamondGridTech Storm Hood GlovesCapra Running Co.$89.00
NikeTherma-Fit Gore-Tex Running GlovesBoréal Running$59.95
SalomonTech Softshell Gloves - UnisexAltitude Sports$59.99
Under ArmourStorm Run Running Gloves - Men'sSports Experts$24.49$34.99−30%
The North FaceGORE-TEX WINDSTOPPER Fleece GlovesAltitude Sports$89.99
Arc'teryxVenta Glove Softshell Gloves - Men'sSports Experts$99.99
BrooksShield Lobster Glove 2.0 · Storm - UnisexCity Park Runners$55.00
CraftCore Hydro GloveFrontrunners$69.95
Black DiamondMidweight Softshell Gloves - UnisexLe Coureur Nordique$42.00$59.95−30%
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Change of clothes
MandatoryWhistle
MandatoryFirst aid kit for treating yourself
MandatoryPower bank for your phone and devices
MandatoryKnife
Mandatory
From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 23, 2026 (2026 regulations)). Rules can change: check the official list before race day. The Gear Fox isn't affiliated with the race.
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Quick answers
What is the mandatory gear for the Courmayeur TOR450?
A cup or other container to drink at aid stations, Mobile phone, always on with the ringer on, ID or health insurance card, Two survival blankets, Food supply, Water supply, Two working headlamps + spare batteries, Handheld GPS navigator with the course track, Route maps, Altimeter and compass. The race provides: GPS tracker.
Do the Tor des Glaciers aid stations have cups?
No. The aid stations have no cups: bring your own reusable cup.
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