Our Invisible Mountain / Notre Montagne Invisible

Two runners. Two life journeys. One shared passion for the mountains. Julien Michaud, who grew up in Chamonix, and Benoit Hoelt, originally from Brittany, both live with type 1 diabetes. Together, they take on an extraordinary challenge: completing the 175 km UTMB, one of the world’s most iconic ultra-trail races, with 10,000 metres of elevation gain. Notre Montagne Invisible goes beyond the sporting challenge, offering an intimate look at the athletes’ preparation, from the Maxi-Race and Cross du Mont-Blanc to the start line of the UTMB. Through their personal experiences and the perspectives of those closest to them, the film explores the doubts, setbacks, achievements and determination that shape their journey long before race day. For the first time, the documentary also takes viewers behind the scenes of the race’s operations and medical teams, revealing the coordination, medical protocols and patient tracking systems required to support thousands of runners throughout such a demanding event. At its heart, the film highlights the importance of inclusion in sport, showing how adapting procedures and challenging established practices can help make major sporting events accessible to people living with chronic conditions. A powerful story of resilience, friendship and adaptability, Our Invisible Mountain celebrates the passion for the mountains while exploring the invisible challenges we all face in life.