250km team expedition around the UNESCO Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage
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A 250km circumnavigation of the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch region, completed in mandatory teams of 2 or 3. The route navigates glaciers, high alpine passes, and remote terrain linking the Bernese Oberland to the Valais and back — crossing the Sefinafurgga, Hohtürli, Lötschenpass, Aletsch Glacier, Fieschergletscher, Goms, Grimselpass, and Rosenlaui in nearly four continuous days of alpine expedition running. Partial self-sufficiency is required between life bases, where teams can eat, rest, and access drop bags.
Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners
Grindelwald, Bern, SwitzerlandJuly 14, 2027
Eiger Ultra Trail E250 UNESCO Trail is a loop trail race in Grindelwald, Bern, Switzerland, held on July 14, 2027. The course covers 254.34 km, climbs 15,704 m, and has a 95h cutoff.
Must complete a 100K race or longer within the qualification window
A UTMB index in the 100K category is required, or at least one 100K Ultra Trail completed since 1 January 2022 (submitted as reference). Finishers under 90 hours qualify for the Western States 100 lottery.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grindelwald Start | 0.0 | 1,031 m | — | ||
Stechelberg Aid Station | 22.8 | 863 m | 6h2:00 PM | ||
Kandersteg Aid Station | 56.2 | 1,173 m | 21h5:00 AM +1 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Jeizinen Aid Station | 90.8 | 1,515 m | 34h6:00 PM +1 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Finnen Aid Station | 115.3 | 1,404 m | 43h3:00 AM +2 | ||
Belalp Aid Station | 130.1 | 2,095 m | 49h9:00 AM +2 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Bellwald Aid Station | 170.1 | 1,571 m | 64h12:00 AM +3 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Oberwald Aid Station | 201.2 | 1,373 m | 73h9:00 AM +3 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Guttannen Aid Station | 229.3 | 1,057 m | 82h6:00 PM +3 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Grindelwald Finish | 261.0 | 1,031 m | 95h7:00 AM +4 |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Multiple passes exceed 2500m; Hohtürli at 2778m and Lötschenpass at 2690m
Overnight temperatures at high passes can drop well below freezing even in July; mandatory gear includes warm layers
Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the Swiss Alps in July; exposed ridgelines require careful timing
Some high passes may retain snow patches in July; glacier crossings require appropriate footwear
No required gear specified
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