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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
NathanReusable Race Day Cup 2 PackNathan$13.00
NathanRace Day CUPiRun Texas$9.99
NathanReusable Race Day Cup 2-PackCharlotte Running Company$10.00
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
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
MandatoryClifBloks Energy ChewsColumbus Running Company$2.99
GUEnergy ChewsREI$2.50
GUEnergy Gel · Lemon SublimeGazelle Sports$2.00Honey StingerOrganic Energy ChewsPlaymakers$2.69
MaurtenGel 100Fitness Sports$3.75
NeversecondC30 Energy GelTortoise & Hare Sports$3.25
Skratch LabsEnergy ChewsBull City Running Co.$2.45
Precision Fuel & HydrationPF 30 ChewMountain Running Company$2.87- GUEnergy Gel · Strawberry BananaAnn Arbor Running Company$1.99
KronoEnergy Bar · Apricot and CranberryThe Feed$2.12$3.03−30%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Water supply
Mandatory
NathanPinnacle Soft Flask Handheld 14ozXtra Mile Running$45.95
HydrapakSkyFlask Speed · 500mlSports Basement$33.00
NathanQuicksqueeze Insulated HandheldConfluence Running$27.77$40.00−31%
UltrAspireUltraFlask 550 Hybrid BottlePortland Running Company$14.99
NathanPinnacle Soft Flask Handheld 18ozTrailhead Running Supply$50.00
Nathan18oz Soft Flask with Bite TopTrailhead Running Supply$30.00
NathanPinnacle 14oz Soft FlaskPortland Running Company$46.00
NathanPinnacle Soft Flask Insulated Handheld 18ozNathan$58.00
NathanPinnacle 18oz. Soft FlaskBig Peach Running Co.$50.00
NathanSaferRun Handheld Phone CarrierConfluence Running$29.77$45.00−34%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Two working headlamps + spare batteries
Mandatory
NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's Headlamp 2.0Luke's Locker$65.00
Black DiamondSpot 400-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$79.95
NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$37.77$55.00−31%PetzlNAO LT HeadlampREI$99.95
BioLiteDash 450 USB-C Rechargeable Running HeadlampREI$69.95
NathanNeutron Fire R Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$35.88$40.00−10%
Black DiamondAstro 300-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$44.95Black DiamondDistance 1500 HeadlampREI$249.95
Black DiamondDistance LT 1100 HeadlampREI$149.95
Black DiamondSprinter 500 HeadlampREI$74.73
$99.95−25%
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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.
PatagoniaNano-Air Ultralight Insulated Pullover - Women'sREI$116.73
$199.00−41%
SmartwoolEveryday Short Sleeve Button Down - Men'sSmartwool$54.92$78.45−30%SalomonMountain Flex Hybrid Jacket - Men'sREI$200.00
The North FaceWinter Warm Pro Insulated Jacket - Men'sREI$170.00
Arc'teryxBeta Insulated JacketPlaymakers$750.00
PatagoniaLightweight Insulated Fjord Flannel ShirtPlaymakers$62.00$89.00−30%
PatagoniaTrail Harbor Button-Down Knit ShirtPlaymakers$59.00$85.00−31%
PatagoniaNano-Air® Light Hybrid JacketPlaymakers$174.00$249.00−30%
PatagoniaDown Sweater HoodyPlaymakers$345.00
PatagoniaNano-Air® Light JacketPlaymakers$259.00
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Hooded waterproof jacket, breathable, taped seams
Mandatory
PatagoniaStorm Racer Jacket*Trailhead Running Supply$160.00$299.00−46%
NikeMen's Running Division Men's Storm-FIT ADV Running JacketHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$210.00$280.00−25%The North FaceSummit Series Superior FUTURELIGHT Jacket - Men'sREI$360.00
Black DiamondFineline Stretch Rain Shell Men'sMountain Running Company$189.00
CraftPRO Hydro Running Jacket 2 Black - Men'sFleet Feet$230.00BrooksHigh Point Waterproof Jacket 2 - Men'sREI$149.97
$215.00−30%
SalomonBonatti Waterproof Shell Jacket Women'sMountain Running Company$119.95$180.00−33%
NikeTrail Gore-Tex Infinium JacketRunners Plus$150.00$199.95−25%PatagoniaStorm Racer Jacket - Men'sREI$315.00
The North FaceSummit Superior FUTURELIGHT Jacket - Women'sREI$360.00
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Running leggings or pants
Mandatory
BrooksMomentum Thermal Tight 2.0 - Women'sPoint 2 Running Company$66.00$110.00−40%
CraftSubZ Light Pants - Men'sXtra Mile Running$119.95
NikeStride Dri-FIT Knit Running Pants - Men'sPacers Running$57.00$95.00−40%
SauconyRunshield Tight - Women'sConfluence Running$74.88$124.99−40%JanjiTTech Pants - Men'sREI$48.83
$108.00−55%
OnRace Tights Half - Men'sHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$45.00$90.00−50%PatagoniaEndless Run Tights - Men'sREI$125.00
rabbitLow Light Pocket Tight - Men'sSports Basement$60.00$120.00−50%
The North FaceWinter Warm Pro Tight - Women'sSports Basement$88.00$110.00−20%
SalomonCross Warm Tights - Women'sSkirack$41.99$90.00−53%
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Long waterproof over-trousers
MandatorySalomonSense Aero Soft-Shell Pants - Men'sREI$160.00
PatagoniaTorrentshell 3L Rain Pants - RegularPlaymakers$139.00
CraftPro Hydro Cargo Pant - Men'sFleet Feet$145.00
BrooksHigh Point Waterproof PantPlaymakers$130.00
SalomonBonatti Waterproof Pant UnisexMountain Running Company$140.00
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Warm layer: long-sleeved technical top and long trousers
Mandatory
BrooksNotch Thermal Long Sleeve 3.0 - Women'sSports Basement$45.00$90.00−50%
SmartwoolClassic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip - Women'sSmartwool$64.19$106.98−40%
OnFocus Tech Hoodie - Women'sFleet Feet$150.00
NikeSwift Dri-FIT UV Long-Sleeve Crew-Neck Running Top - Women'sPacers Running$36.00$60.00−40%
CraftADV Trail Wool Wind LS Tee - Women'sPacers Running$40.00$129.99−69%
Under ArmourQualifier Run 1/2 Zip - Men'sSports Basement$32.50$65.00−50%
PatagoniaCapilene® Thermal HoodyPlaymakers$77.00$139.00−45%Mons RoyaleIcon Merino Air-Con Raglan Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women'sREI$53.77
$109.95−51%Arc'teryxDelta Half-Zip Pullover - Men'sREI$89.87
$180.00−50%
2XUAero Trail 1/2 Zip - Men's2XU$38.50$55.00−30%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Hat that covers the ears
Mandatory
BrooksNotch Thermal BeanieSports Basement$15.00$30.00−50%
NathanHyperNight Reflective BeanieConfluence Running$19.88$30.00−34%
SmartwoolMerino BeanieSmartwool$15.48$22.11−30%
OnMerino BeanieHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$40.00$50.00−20%
BuffDryFlx BeanieThe Running Well Store$21.95icebreakerMerino Blend 125 Cool-Lite™ Sphere BeanieREI$19.97
$25.00−20%
PatagoniaBetter Sweater Fleece BeaniePlaymakers$49.00
CieleCR3BeanieColumbus Running Company$20.00$50.00−60%
SauconySolstice BeanieConfluence Running$21.88$29.99−27%
SalomonOutlife Smooth Beanie ClearancePerformance Running Outfitters$24.00$40.00−40%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Warm, waterproof gloves
MandatoryBlack DiamondGridTech Storm Hood GlovesREI$79.95
NikeTherma-Fit Gore-Tex Run Glove · Black/SilverRunners Plus$54.95
SalomonBonatti Waterproof MittenFleet Feet$45.00
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
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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