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Valais Triathlon Festival

Triathlon and Open Water Swimming covering 1 km to 525 km with up to 800 m D+ in Sion (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

LocationSitten, Canton of Valais, SwitzerlandShow on map(46.2331° N, 7.3606° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +5,775 m

Valais Triathlon Festival is an endurance sporting event in Sitten, Canton of Valais, CH focused on Triathlon, Open Water Swimming and Other Disciplines. Key features include Festive, Kids & Youth Races, Nature & Off-Road, Relay.

The race program comprises 22 competitions, including Relay Triathlon Shorts (525 km, +5,775 m D+), Full Triathlon (154 km, +800 m D+), Triathlon Full Relais (154 km, +800 m D+), Half Triathlon (103 km, +400 m D+), Half Triathlon Relay (103 km, +400 m D+), and Olympic Triathlon (51.5 km, +270 m D+) (22 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 (valaistriathlon.ch).

Official website
Valais Triathlon Festival in Sitten (Work: "Kids, adults, swim, bike, run in MCCS Triathlon 150815-M-AI083-064", Photo: Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Kids, adults, swim, bike, run in MCCS Triathlon 150815-M-AI083-064" · Photo: Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

FestiveKids & Youth RacesNature & Off-RoadRelayMulti-DayCity Run

Races & distances (22)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Relay Triathlon ShortsTriathlon525 km+5,775 m489 m - 2,915 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Full TriathlonTriathlon154 km+800 m492 m - 828 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Triathlon Full RelaisTriathlon154 km+800 m495 m - 831 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half TriathlonTriathlon103 km+400 m498 m - 666 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half Triathlon RelayTriathlon103 km+400 m501 m - 669 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Olympic TriathlonTriathlon51.5 km+270 m489 m - 602 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Olympic Relay TriathlonTriathlon51.5 km+270 m492 m - 605 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Short TriathlonTriathlon25.5 km+280 m495 m - 613 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Discovery TriathlonTriathlon12.75 km+140 m498 m - 557 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Discovery Relay TriathlonTriathlon12.75 km+140 m501 m - 560 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Triathlon ages 14-17Triathlon12.75 km+140 m489 m - 548 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Triathlon 12-13 years oldTriathlon5.8 km+64 m492 m - 519 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Family RelayTriathlon3 km+33 m495 m - 509 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Triathlon 10-11 years oldTriathlon3 km+33 m498 m - 512 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Triathlon ages 8-9Triathlon2.95 km+32 m501 m - 514 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Triathlon 6-7 yearsTriathlon1.43 km+16 m489 m - 496 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Gégé Splash Swim RaceOpen Water Swimming1 km+2 m492 m - 494 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Gégé Splash Race Swimming RelayOpen Water Swimming1 km+2 m495 m - 497 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Gégé Splash Race Stand-Up PaddleOther Disciplines1 km+4 m498 m - 500 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Gégé Splash Race Stand-Up Paddle RelayOther Disciplines1 km+4 m501 m - 503 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Gégé Splash Freestyle RaceOther Disciplines1 km+4 m489 m - 491 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Gégé Splash Race Free RelayOther Disciplines1 km+4 m492 m - 494 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
525 km
Elevation gain
+5,775 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,775 m D-
Altitude range
489 m - 2,915 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.2 % / 4 %
Course format
Loop course
525 km+5,775 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N70140210280350420490FS46.2331° N, 7.3606° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 489 m to 2,915 m above sea level (+5,775 m D+, -5,775 m D-)

Peak: 2,915 m·at 310.1 km·Ø 2.2 %
489 m1,298 m2,106 m2,915 m0 km105 km210 km315 km420 km525 km2,915 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Valais Triathlon Festival take place?

Valais Triathlon Festival takes place in Sitten, Canton of Valais, CH (start area at coordinates 46.2331° N, 7.3606° 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 Valais Triathlon Festival?

The race program comprises 22 competitions, including Relay Triathlon Shorts (525 km, +5,775 m D+), Full Triathlon (154 km, +800 m D+), Triathlon Full Relais (154 km, +800 m D+), Half Triathlon (103 km, +400 m D+), Half Triathlon Relay (103 km, +400 m D+), and Olympic Triathlon (51.5 km, +270 m D+) (22 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Triathlon, Open Water Swimming and Other Disciplines.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Valais Triathlon Festival?

The main competition (Relay Triathlon Shorts over 525 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,775 m of elevation gain and -5,775 m of elevation loss, ranging between 489 m and 2,915 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 Valais Triathlon Festival?

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