Kílian Jornet Biography: Age, Partner, Children, Siblings, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Religion, Facebook

Kílian Jornet Burgada is a Spanish professional trail runner, ultramarathoner, ski mountaineer, and alpinist widely regarded as one of the greatest mountain athletes of all time.

He has set numerous fastest known times on iconic peaks including Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and Everest (climbed twice without supplemental oxygen in one week).

He is also a multiple-time winner of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc and other prestigious races, co-founder of the trail running brand NNormal, and an environmental activist through his foundation.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Kílian Jornet Burgada
• Stage Name: Kílian Jornet
• Born: October 27, 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Sabadell, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Occupation: Professional Trail Runner, Ski Mountaineer, Alpinist, Entrepreneur
• Height: 1.71 m
• Parents: Eduard Jornet and Núria Burgada Burón
• Siblings: Naila Jornet Burgada
• Spouse: None
• Partner: Emelie Forsberg
• Children: 3
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1,500,000

Early Life and Education

Kílian Jornet Burgada was born on October 27, 1987 in Sabadell, Spain, and grew up at the Refugi de Cap de Rec mountain hut at 2,000 meters in the Pyrenees, where his father worked as a mountain guide and hut keeper.

His parents are Eduard Jornet and Núria Burgada Burón, both involved in mountain sports.

He has one sister, Naila Jornet Burgada, who also competes in ski mountaineering and skyrunning.

He studied at the University of Perpignan Via Domitia. His ethnicity is Catalan/Spanish, and his religion is unknown.

Career

Kílian Jornet Burgada began his career in the mountains from a very young age, skiing and climbing with his family in the Pyrenees. By age three he completed his first three-thousander summit, and at thirteen he started serious competition training with the Catalan ski mountaineering center.

He quickly excelled in both ski mountaineering and trail running, winning junior and senior world titles while setting records on classic ascents.

Kílian Jornet Burgada achieved major breakthroughs with multiple victories at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc and other iconic races, along with his “Summits of My Life” project that included fastest known times on Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and two oxygen-free ascents of Everest in 2017.

He has also dominated ski mountaineering events and launched the brand NNormal with Salomon, focusing on sustainable trail gear while continuing ambitious projects such as climbing numerous high peaks in short time frames.

Kílian Jornet Burgada has left a profound mark on mountain sports through his records, race wins, and commitment to environmental causes via the Kilian Jornet Foundation.

His influence extends beyond competition to promoting minimalist, sustainable approaches to endurance and exploration in the high mountains.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kilianjornet
• Facebook Handle: Kilian Jornet
• Twitter Handle: @kilianj

Personal Life

Kílian Jornet Burgada shares a long-term partnership with Swedish trail runner and ski mountaineer Emelie Forsberg. The couple lives in Norway and has three daughters born in March 2019, April 2021, and early 2025.

He maintains a modest, nature-focused lifestyle with his family, often integrating training and adventures with parenting while keeping much of their daily life private.

Net Worth

Kílian Jornet Burgada has an estimated net worth of around $1,500,000.

This comes primarily from long-term sponsorships with brands such as Salomon and his co-founded trail running company NNormal, race winnings, book sales, speaking engagements, and income from his athletic career and environmental initiatives.