She also happens to hold the World Record for running the 180km GR20 (12000m altitude) in 2012 in a time of 41 hours, and was the first French runner home in the 80km Trophy Endurance Trail of 2012.

And rather than tell you about Emilie we thought we would let her say it in her own words:

My key values are self-respect, respect for others, of the rules, of ethics, and for the environment, as well as sharing of experience, knowledge and feelings. I believe in a total commitment to achieving a goal and surpassing oneself.

After more than 15 years of commercial experience, I am now living my passion – on and around the trail and mountainside. A sport that I only started relatively late has totally changed my mind about life and values. It had become a real lifestyle, a line of conduct and more than anything a real passion. Convinced that sport requires values core to everyday life, it became obvious for me to share it with young people.

Constantly amazed by the beauty of the natural landscape, and conscious of its fragile balance, it seemed essential to me that we preserve it in order that our children might be able to enjoy it with the same enthusiasm than I have today.

These two things have led me to want to pass on my passion for protecting the mountains, and to share my many sporting experiences with other people that are passionate about the great outdoors.

That is why I took the decision to leave the corporate World and I changed direction for the best job in the World: Mountain leader!

And by the way, when Emilie isn’t guiding with CHX, or running a race, she is to be found speaking at conferences on the subject of “Women and Trail practice” as well as “the global preparation for ultra Trail” (Training, race management, nutrition...)