Mont Blanc ultramarathon trail kicks off amid growing environmental concern

France 24 reports that the Ultra‑Trail du Mont‑Blanc kicked off on Friday with about two thousand five hundred runners. The race, the flagship event of the week‑long UTMB festival, is attracting more participants each year, while nearby residents voice growing worries about its environmental footprint. The rising local concerns underscore the balancing act between sport tourism and preserving the alpine ecosystem.

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