My First 200 Miler in the Italian Alps - TOR DES GEANTS
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- The 2018 TOR Des Geants was my first 200 miler. What follows is just a brief look at my experience at the race, all the ups and the downs on my journey among the giants of the alps.
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Great storytelling, unbelievable race, felt with you all the way. Thank you and congratulations!
Thanks Ben.
Hey Jeff can’t emphasise enough how incredible and enjoyable your videos are long may you continue making them.
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This has to be one of the best mountain trail videos on TH-cam. Can't stop watching it. 👍
Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Your combined talents of storytelling, filmmaking, humility, and physical and mental strength make you an above average human being Jeff. Thank you for capturing the soul of the races you compete in, commentate on, and support others in. I am very pleased I found your channel. It is fast becoming a secret weapon in my own Ultra Running journey.
Immersive, inspirational, emotional and engaging. Jeff, you create rare works which are a marvellous counterforce to the negative signals that resound around us. For me, I watch your videos and certain questions arise - what are my limits?, can I be a better person tomorrow than I am today?, how can I engage others to experience the joys and strengths that come from a physical outdoor life?, etc. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos. My wife, kids and I are moved regularly by your journey and also spend as much time as we can self-powering in our beautiful country. In 2019 we were hiking in the Italian/Swiss alps and Norway. Thanks too for bringing us back to Europe during our lockdown! Cheers from Sydney - Dave
Thank you so much! Can't love this comment enough.
Seeing this 3 years late but man the effort that goes in to these is fantastic. Great content indeed. This channel is a gem
Wow!!! I found myself crying watching this...the beauty of those mountains...thank you for this! Congrats and well done!! This needs to be on my race list for the next year or so when the world returns to normal.
Glad you enjoyed it Joshua! It’s definitely one of the most beautiful places I’ve been.
keep grinding bro! We wait for u at the finish line with some beers and great wine
Great channel! You have a gift for drawing the viewer into your story so that they are right along side you on each ascent and descent, feeling each step, the wind, rain, rays of sunlight, pain and joy. Thank you!
Jeff I have to say as a fellow Canuck on the East coast in NS I have loved watching all your adventures, and the views. ohhhh myyyy. Your film style is amazing and it continues to feed my need to want to immerse my self even more into trail running. and long distances. Keep up the good work, both of you.
Never ever will I complain about physical discomfort ever again. A super human effort. Truly awesome achievement for ALL those who completed. Absolutely giant effort, literally. Tour of Giants.
I love the end of this video, when you see the runners after the finish line. Especially the part between 42:04 and 42:21. Such a beautiful short portrait of accomplishment.
Everybody that runs this race or even part of it is a hero to me. I watch stuff like this while I run. You're all pushing what most people would even believe is possible.
Thanks so much!
Chad, Kevin, Jeff, Audrèe and everyone involved, what a wonderful accomplishment, big congratulations! Thanks Jeff, helps a lot!
Nice one! Made me relive the experience. I actually ran the race the same year. Started injured and really had a rough time finishing in 129 hours but it was an incredible experience. Thanks for sharing!
Not great, not nice, not awesome...just beautiful. I have never seen such an indescribable documentation. The perfect cut of different scenes (POV, landscape, people etc.). Your respect for the alps/nature, the volunteers, the people comes out in every second. All this combined with a soft voice and silent music that fits to every scene. Everything is on point and watching your video was def. one of the best 45 min. Thanks for sharing your journey !
Wow, thanks for leaving such a thoughtful comment and for the kind words. 🙏 Glad you enjoyed the film so much!
Wow, good on you Jeff! To shoot some gorgeous footage AND still place 64th out of 500 and the 1st time you participated at this race; I'd definitely call that a win :-) Thanks so much for taking the time to shoot, edit and score this film - brilliantly done. I look forward to watching further content from you.
Thank you! Stay tuned for more.
I must confess: what a great video you have done! The way you did everything was outstanding! It made me realize that it must be a lifetime experience that every trail runner must do!... Fantastic and thanks for sharing with us all those moments. ;)
The smiling and hugging people at the end of the race were such a nice touch!
More cowbell! I almost didn't watch this video and I'm so glad I watched it! One set of my grandparents immigrated from Switzerland ~1917 and ended up in Portland, Oregon; soon other family members followed. My cousins managed a small fishery on Lake Lucerne from generations back. I traveled there in the 80s, but I don't know if I will ever see it again. Your film made me appreciate the Alps and surrounding areas so much more! I love the sound of the cowbells; it must be in my blood.
Vivo in Valla d'Aosta ed ho fatto il Tor, complimenti perché questo video riesce a trasmettere le emozioni, le gioie e le difficoltà del Tor!! Bravo sia per il video che per la gara.
At the end of my 128 kilometers at Transgrancanaria this weekend I swore to myself that I would never run again. But after watching this amazing video I know I have to do Tor Des Geants one day :D
TOR is a bucket list race for sure. Congrats on Transgrancanaria! I hope to run that myself one day.
Great film. I'm surprised you don't have more followers. I'm a long distance hiker rather than a trail runner, but appreciate your film-making skills and style of presenting your trips.
The first video of yours I watched was the Quebec Mega Trail and this is the second. I have from my youth been a runner including 4 marathons, but what you both do is amazing. We now live in Australia where much of the natural beauty here has been destroyed by fires and floods. I have so enjoyed seeing the natural beauty of Canada through you videos. Thank you both very much and best wishes for your future endeavours. George Brett
Truly excellent video - captures the majesty, the suffering, everything. I'm inspired.
Over 200 miles and days without sleep, how can I resist? Amazing video from the start!
I will be running my first 50k in Vallarta in 2 weeks and your videos are quite a motivation right now!
These videos inspire me to not just ultrarun but find a way to get into these races
Still the best running film out there. Back again in 2024!
Such an amazing experience in those mountains, full of energy by the people. I am not sure I would be able to accomplish something that hard, my admiration and respect to all the finishers.
What a great film! This is some quality stuff! That condition of extreme exhaustion I keep hearing about in ultra running films is familiar to me from when I worked as a truck driver. Short term memory loss, blackouts, totally forgetting where I am and why (my favorite), loss of balance, the limits of caffeine, and yes, food works for me when coffee stops working too! I've had more 36 hour shifts than I care to remember, not to mention the cumulative sleep deprivation when you get only a couple hours a night for multiple days. It sounds kinda fun to me to experience that while on my own feet in nature, dangerous but fun.
Interesting how similar that is! Just goes to show how important sleep is, whether doing a physically or mentally demanding activity.
Great reception from the locals. The beauty of the place is overwhelming.
Amazing video brother! I love the chill minimalist vibe for such a massive adventure.
Thanks Scotty!
So good.....in fact...this was GREAT! Love your videos Jeff. Not only a Great runner but you are one hell of a great videographer. Soooooo Gooooood !
Thanks for the kind words Randy, I appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the film.
I think this has to be my new favourite trail running video. Bravo. Goosebumps
Sorry for my english.... thank you for your very very special work.... i remebered my TOR....
Dont forget my friend who you are..... a GIANT....un GIGANTE :-)
bravissimo for your Tor and adventure. i'm proud to listen good words about my country; about women and men that worked without any gain but the joy and the convintion they did just the right thing
This is just unbelievable...but magnificent! Congratulations! I didn't think this was even possible before watching your wonderful movie.
Ive watch countless "1 man" running film/videos as Im a fan of trail running myself.. man you're the best! the moment, scenery just made my eyes a bit watery. Thank you for taking me/us into your journey! God I love ultra!
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Excellent film! Not only did you complete a huge race, but managed to get useable footage too! People may not realize how impressive this is!
Thanks for that! Filming is actually a nice distraction for me, but it does add some logistical issues to what is already a difficult endeavour, that’s for sure.
Italy's woooso nice country and beautiful Place
Thank you so much for Great sharing 💕💕
Absolutely stunning, Jeff. Great footage, great race and a fantastic voice you have for these videos. Thank you so much for making this.
Thanks Max! 🙏
Just rewatching this one while I wait for the MOAB film!
awesome awesome awesome ... love the tone of your films, nothing exaggerated, nothing overdone. thank u.
Amazing, thank you for taking the time and effort to make a fantastic film of a great adventure!
this film is underrated! thank you so much for this hard and good work!
Thanks Marius! Glad you enjoyed it.
Your videos are insanely high quality, it’s like we are right there with you. Fantastic video quality and the whole production is so professional. Thank you for letting us a peek into these races and into this lifestyle.
oh boy! I cried at the end of this one....what an amazing race! Congratulations!
Just finished watching and see you have a video about what you'd do differently! Super cool
Hi Jeff, this September I will be starting this journey. Have been watching your video the third time now. So real and inspirational. Looking forward to my own experience. Thank you VM
I live in Courmayeur, and this is a fantastic video! See you next year
Thanks! What a wonderful place it must be to call home.
Fantastic film Jeff! You should have gotten extra points for filming 😜. I know how hard it is to do ANYTHING when exhausted, even just taking the camera out of your pocket. Thanks for sharing!
So this is the 2nd time that ive watched this video (probably watched the first time shortly after it was released) & still enjoyed it just as much now. Hopefully in the future I can partake in this event...
Thanks Justin, glad to hear it!
You did the Tor! You should be proud of yourself! And you have this beautiful video as memory!
Fantastic video! I'm looking forward to TDG this year after 3 years of waiting! Such a beautiful race, of which I was lucky to be a part of in the Tot Dret last year, although I didn't finish. The Aosta Valley is a magical place and it's people are so welcoming. I can't wait to go back!
The Aosta Valley really is unique! Best of luck at TDG this year 💪
One or the best ultratrail movie that i ve seen...great runner and great movie maker ! What a man 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Thanks so much for the kind words 🙏
Congrats Jeff for the amazing storytelling of your adventure. This is definitely the best video on the internet about Tor.
And congrats for the result: you are a “Géant”!
Thanks Luca!
So mooving ! Bravo and congrats ! So inspiring, thank you :)
ridiculous! epic! ridiculously epic!
What a ride you took us through. A new fan here...
I came here to comment on how good a storyteller you are and of course I’m late to the game. The selection of music did a great job of evoking the emotion of the film. Glad I stumbled across this. Cheers!
Thanks David! 🙏
Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience. It's like I am having a tour at TOR too.
Congrats to the race and video. Probably my favorite running documentary. The Colle Lazoney part blew my mind.
Thanks for the kind words JP! Happy trails.
Hi Jeff, I just want to hop on here and say thank you to you. Your videos has been a great inspiration for me to go out and run as well. Keep up the good work!
Exceptional. You say sometime so hard but I am impressed about your poker face...you look enjoying and not tired at all. I know you probably film only when good energy but still.... Congrat Bro.
This has to be one of my favourite film of yours, I haven't even completed my first ultra(s) that will take place in March and May but I can't help watching this again and again, my mind wanders and I'm starting to ask what if.... not helped by the fact this stunning region is one my favourite part of the Alps.
A hard, difficult race completed with exccilance and beautifully captured in vidio
Amazing! Thank you for sharing this unique experience and those great views! Incredible achievement! It is truly inspiring.
Jeff I know I'm late to comment but I have to say. This video was absolutely breathtaking and watching it actually made me quite emotional. Fantastic performance and willpower! well done.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
I don't know why these types of video make me emotional. Well done Jeff. Congratulations from a fellow Vancouver runner. Cheers!
Thanks Etienne! See you on the trails.
Congratulations, Jeff! What a beautifully crafted film. I'm now subscribed, and look forward to enjoying more of your work!
I felt a little emotional at the end. Thx for taking me with you on your journey.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sei riuscito a trasmettere solo un po' delle emozioni che hai provato anche a me..mi hai fatto piangere..grazie ❤
Great story. The vidéo is a super quality, thanks for the comments and congratulations.
Thanks Gilles!
That was just beautiful, great story. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!
Great run and great film 👍thanks alot for let us contribute to your jurney 🤩 my wife and I have been hiking alta via 1 and 2 a couple of years ago. It took some weeks 😉 greets from Germany. Keep on running 👈
This video was great. Extra wild when you think about the fact that this was weeks before lockdown. Crazy to see pre pandemic world again. Thank you for the great videos!
Thanks! The race actually took place in September of 2018. It just took me a while to finish the editing 😉
Really amazing, Jeff! Thanks so much for sharing. Tragic - really - that you haven’t got more views...! I’m sure your channel will catch on. Excellent, inspiring, beautiful content.
Thanks Jason, I really appreciate it!
Really great video. thanks for this emotional documentary of your race. Greetings from Italy
Grazie!
Your videos motivate me so hard to keep training for my first trail! Keep up the work, Jeff! Much appreciated!
Beautifully captured n they way you step by step explain is truly amazing , love from pakistan
You two are awesome.
Thank you for posting and sharing your experience. It is a wonderful movie !!
Amazing accomplishment, beautifully filmed while doing the race. Could not have been easy. Well done!
These videos have a magical quality to them. Thank you.
Thanks so much!
this is amazing! my only complaint is the video is too short :) so lucky to watch the longer video on UTMB! love the shots when you were stuffing your face with cones of ice-cream, definitely well-deserved
Excellent film summarizing the intensity and beauty of this experience. Thanks for sharing!
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Absolutely amazing - that distance in that topography is insane!
Maaaan! That cliffhanger was the best!
The question is, did it make you watch my SwissPeaks 360 film? 🙃
@@JeffPelletier watching it in the biggest screen possible. 🤘
Fantastico.. sto piangendo..
Hi Jeff...I love how you tell the story of your adventures in racing. I'm living vicariously thru you! Such beautiful places to experience and run. Xoxox from Dallas Texas ❤❤❤
Great video, beautiful memories, you are a very Geant! I see friends and me in some frame, but I signal a little mistake, in minute 33:48. it's not Rifugio Cunéy but Rifugio Magià, in Saint-Barthelemy, m. 2007. Thanks for sharing yours memories, see you in next Tor, I hope!
Congratulations!! You seemed so measured throughout! And great film making also, thanks for sharing 👍
Really good movie! So impressed by the effort to take footage of consistent quality while running for 5 days straight. Edit and story-telling are up there too... now on to (re)watching your other adventures to remember how it feels to be out there.
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Another amazing edit with this one! I love hiking and I have travel backlogs from my trip in Switzerland. You're an inspiration on how I could edit my upcoming solo hike video in Zermatt 🤗
Thank you!
Great vid, just like my race last year. And I would *so* much like to do it again, if it weren't so damn expensive!!!
Amazing flic! Thanks for sharing. It seems like running the race would be hard enough, but filming throughout would add another level to the difficulty. Well done.
Thanks! Filming gave me something to think about other than how tired I was 😅
What a great video, your story telling is so inspirational and the song choices were perfect!
Thanks so much!
Wow, I watched your trail run films in Vancouver, Canada and surprisingly found here you and I took part in the same race Tor des geants, except I was there in 2017. It was an unforgettable experience.
Congrats on running TOR James, it was an event of a lifetime for me for sure.
Wow! What a film! Bravo Jeff on not only creating this excellent work of art, but for completing an incredible race. You really did it justice, selling what makes this race so special! Keeping my fingers crossed that my 2020 entry doesn't get cancelled like so many other races!
Thanks Tobias! Fingers crossed for you.
The numbers on this race are just incredible. Thanks for the video!
Ive just recently started enjoying your videos. You have incredible talent! Thank you for sharing your adventures, they get me through my early morning sessions on the bike. I loved all the shots of you "recovering" with ice cream! 😍😉 ~a fellow Canadian
Thanks, and welcome to the channel!