Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Ultra Tour Monte Rosa

Trail Running covering 23 km to 171 km with up to 11,600 m D+ in Grächen (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

LocationGrächen, Canton of Valais, SwitzerlandShow on map(46.1966° N, 7.8398° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +11,600 m

Ultra Tour Monte Rosa is an endurance sporting event in Grächen, Canton of Valais, CH focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Multi-Day, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including UTMR - Stage Race (171 km, +11,600 m D+), UTMR - Ultra Tour (170 km, +11,600 m D+), UTMR - 3 Passes (107 km, +7,240 m D+), Mischabel (63 km, +4,400 m D+), and UTMR - Grächen Berglauf (23 km, +1,400 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Up-to-date details regarding race regulations, start times, and registration are published through the organizer's official channels.

Official organizer website not currently listed.

Ultra Tour Monte Rosa in Grächen (Work: "Hiking trail at Mürren, Bern, Switzerland, 2012 August", Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Hiking trail at Mürren, Bern, Switzerland, 2012 August" · Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainMulti-DayHigh AltitudeForest

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
UTMR - Stage RaceTrail Running171 km+11,600 m372 m - 5,244 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UTMR - Ultra TourTrail Running170 km+11,600 m375 m - 5,247 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UTMR - 3 PassesTrail Running107 km+7,240 m378 m - 3,419 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MischabelTrail Running63 km+4,400 m381 m - 2,229 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UTMR - Grächen BerglaufTrail Running23 km+1,400 m384 m - 972 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
171 km
Elevation gain
+11,600 m D+
Elevation loss
-11,600 m D-
Altitude range
372 m - 5,244 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
13.6 % / 24.5 %
Course format
Loop course
171 km+11,600 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS46.1966° N, 7.8398° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 372 m to 5,244 m above sea level (+11,600 m D+, -11,600 m D-)

Peak: 5,244 m·at 104.7 km·Ø 13.6 %
372 m1,996 m3,620 m5,244 m0 km34.2 km68.4 km102.6 km136.8 km171 km5,244 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ultra Tour Monte Rosa take place?

Ultra Tour Monte Rosa takes place in Grächen, Canton of Valais, CH (start area at coordinates 46.1966° N, 7.8398° 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 Ultra Tour Monte Rosa?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including UTMR - Stage Race (171 km, +11,600 m D+), UTMR - Ultra Tour (170 km, +11,600 m D+), UTMR - 3 Passes (107 km, +7,240 m D+), Mischabel (63 km, +4,400 m D+), and UTMR - Grächen Berglauf (23 km, +1,400 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ultra Tour Monte Rosa?

The main competition (UTMR - Stage Race over 171 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +11,600 m of elevation gain and -11,600 m of elevation loss, ranging between 372 m and 5,244 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Ultra Tour Monte Rosa?

Up-to-date details regarding race regulations, start times, and registration are published through the organizer's official channels.