Ultimate Morning Run: Mountain Climber Runs On 2,500m High Cliff Edges

By Amanda Stringfellow @amanda_l_s

WITH huge drops, precarious footing and ridges 2,500 meters above the ground – this is a morning run with a difference

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Videographer / Director: Montaz-Rosset Film
Producer: Mark Hodge, Nick Johnson
Editor: Joshua Douglas

Alpine Runner: Sébastien captures his own silhouette as he records his run

Alpine runner Sébastien Montaz-Rosset captured breathtaking footage of his favourite running spots in the French Alps.

The 40-year-old filmmaker, who lives in Sallanches, France, shared the spectacular views from his daring routes across the rugged and often snow-covered terrain.

Stunning: The runner shared the spectacular views from his daring routes across the rugged and often snow-covered terrain

The clips, taken by Sébastien in May and July this year, show scenes from the Mont Blanc region near his home.

Huge drops, precarious footing and ridges make Sébastien's route a run with a difference

Featuring Lac Blanc and the Varan Ridge, just outside the Chamonix valley, the footage shows the keen athlete pounding the terrain at heights of 2,000 to 2,500 metres.