Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

SwissPeaks Trail

Trail Running covering 10 km to 643 km with up to 43,800 m D+ in Port-Valais (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

LocationPort-Valais, Canton of Valais, SwitzerlandShow on map(46.3830° N, 6.8609° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +43,800 m

SwissPeaks Trail is an endurance sporting event in Port-Valais, Canton of Valais, CH focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include High Altitude, Mountain, Forest, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including SwissPeaks Odyssey (643 km, +43,800 m D+), SwissPeaks Legend (397 km, +27,530 m D+), SwissPeaks Legend as a duo (397 km, +27,530 m D+), SwissPeaks 100 Miles (168 km, +10,990 m D+), SwissPeaks Ultra (101 km, +6,000 m D+), and SwissPeaks Challenge (72.6 km, +4,387 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (swisspeaks.ch).

Official website
SwissPeaks Trail in Port-Valais (Work: "Dreigestirn Schweiz", Photo: Nature act, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Dreigestirn Schweiz" · Photo: Nature act · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

High AltitudeMountainForestNature & Off-RoadKids & Youth RacesMulti-DayRelay

Races & distances (9)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
SwissPeaks OdysseyTrail Running643 km+43,800 m372 m - 2,733 mLoop courseRoute & profile
SwissPeaks LegendTrail Running397 km+27,530 m372 m - 2,817 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
SwissPeaks Legend as a duoTrail Running397 km+27,530 m378 m - 11,941 mLoop courseRoute & profile
SwissPeaks 100 MilesTrail Running168 km+10,990 m372 m - 2,926 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
SwissPeaks UltraTrail Running101 km+6,000 m372 m - 2,501 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
SwissPeaks ChallengeTrail Running72.6 km+4,387 m372 m - 2,082 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
SwissPeaks MarathonTrail Running46 km+2,480 m372 m - 1,989 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
SwissPeaks Half MarathonTrail Running21 km+990 m372 m - 1,077 mLoop courseRoute & profile
SwissPeaks DiscoveryTrail Running10 km+260 m381 m - 490 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
643 km
Elevation gain
+43,800 m D+
Elevation loss
-43,800 m D-
Altitude range
372 m - 2,733 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
13.6 % / 24.5 %
Course format
Loop course
643 km+43,800 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N90180270360450540FS46.3868° N, 6.8571° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 372 m to 2,733 m above sea level (+43,800 m D+, -43,800 m D-)

Peak: 2,733 m·at 155.8 km·Ø 13.6 %
372 m1,159 m1,946 m2,733 m0 km128.6 km257.2 km385.8 km514.4 km643 km2,733 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does SwissPeaks Trail take place?

SwissPeaks Trail takes place in Port-Valais, Canton of Valais, CH (start area at coordinates 46.383° N, 6.8609° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at SwissPeaks Trail?

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including SwissPeaks Odyssey (643 km, +43,800 m D+), SwissPeaks Legend (397 km, +27,530 m D+), SwissPeaks Legend as a duo (397 km, +27,530 m D+), SwissPeaks 100 Miles (168 km, +10,990 m D+), SwissPeaks Ultra (101 km, +6,000 m D+), and SwissPeaks Challenge (72.6 km, +4,387 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for SwissPeaks Trail?

The main competition (SwissPeaks Odyssey over 643 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +43,800 m of elevation gain and -43,800 m of elevation loss, ranging between 372 m and 2,733 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for SwissPeaks Trail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (swisspeaks.ch).