The photos
Setting off with headtorches from Cogne
© Marco Spataro
Rest at the base at Cogne
© Marco Spataro
Arrival in the middle of the night at Planaval
© Marco Spataro
Time for a beer at Rifugio Deffeys
© Marco Spataro
Refreshment at La Thuile
© Marco Spataro
Arrival at La Thuile
© Marco Spataro
Descending towards la Thuile
© Marco Spataro
Athletes winding their way along the Arp valley
© Marco Spataro
Athletes in thick fog at Colle d'Arp
© Marco Spataro
Athletes ascending Colle d'Arp
© Marco Spataro
Athletes competing, with view onto Grandes Jorasses
© Marco Spataro
Asian athlete on day 1
© Marco Spataro
Bruno Brunod in action
© Marco Spataro
Athletes ascending Colle d'Arp
© Marco Spataro
Leading trio leaving the forest
© Marco Spataro
