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The whole town turns out for the start of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Southeastern France.
在法国东南部的夏蒙尼-勃朗峰，整个城镇的人都聚集在勃朗峰超级步道的起点上。
Debuting in 2003, this 106-mile (171-kilometer) race around Mont Blanc, the highest point in the Alps, takes you through stunning scenery in France, Italy and Switzerland. But you pay for these gorgeous views via an elevation gain of 32,687 feet (9,963 meters) that batters the quads and the psyche. It also necessitates carrying a variety of clothing, as the temperatures can swing from 43 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) overnight to 79 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) during the day.
这项赛事于2003年首次亮相，全程106英里(171公里)，环绕阿尔卑斯山的最高点勃朗峰，带你穿越法国、意大利和瑞士的迷人风景。但是，你要为这些壮丽的景色付出代价，你得承受32687英尺(9963米)的海拔，这让你的四头肌和心灵都受到了打击。它还需要携带各种各样的衣服，因为夜间的温度可能从43华氏度(6摄氏度)波动到79华氏度(26摄氏度)。
Runners have 46 hours and 30 minutes to complete the race, and most take 32 to 46 hours to do so, spending two nights on the trail. While the race is open to 2,500 participants, it"s hard to get in. Prospective runners must first accumulate 10 points by completing qualifying races within certain times over a two-year period, then hope they"re selected in the subsequent lottery. The Tour du Mont Blanc is a popular hike on this same trail, and takes most people 11 days to complete.