Hillary Gerardi

Hillary Gerardi has built a relationship with the mountains rooted in patience, commitment, and deep love. Born in the United States, she found in France far more than a playground: a country of adoption, a culture, and a sporting identity she has embraced over the years. She came to running almost by chance after a skiing accident, gradually discovering in trail running and skyrunning a space of total freedom, where effort becomes a dialogue with the peaks. Hillary established herself on long-distance formats through consistency and resilience, eventually claiming the title of French Long Trail Champion in Val d’Isère, a deeply meaningful moment for an athlete now proudly representing France.

Her visceral connection to the mountains is also reflected in a defining achievement: the women’s record for the round-trip ascent of Mont Blanc from Chamonix, completed as a declaration of attachment rather than a pursuit of pure performance. A thoughtful and committed athlete, Hillary shapes her journey around a sustainable and conscious vision of sport, blending excellence, environmental respect, and personal growth