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Eiger Ultra Trail E250 UNESCO Trail

Basic Listing
  1. UTMB
  2. 2026 Edition

250km team expedition around the UNESCO Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage

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This event took place on July 15, 2026

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July 15, 2026
Wednesday 8:00am GMT+2 start
Grindelwald, Bern
Switzerland
254.34 km
Loop Course
15,704 m
Elevation Gain
Historical weather
58°F / 75°FLo/Hi Temp
58°F / 78°FFeels Like
48%Cloud Cover
0% (0.20 in)Precipitation
5 mphWind Speed
72%Humidity
5:52 AMSunrise
9:17 PMSunset
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
Qualifier
Distance qualifier required (100K)
Extremely Challenging
Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners
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2013
Established
150
Field Size

What Makes It Great

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.

Difficulty

Expert
9/10

Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Remote Terrain
High Altitude
Night Running
Variable Weather
Extreme Cold

Race Highlights

UNESCO Heritage circumnavigation
Traces the full perimeter of the UNESCO Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage Site — 250km of glacier, pass, and valley
18,000m of elevation gain
Among the highest cumulative vertical gain totals of any ultra in Europe, crossing a dozen major passes
Team expedition format
Teams of 2 or 3 required for safety — no solo entries permitted on this remote multi-day route
Western States 100 qualifier
Finishers under 90 hours earn entry into the Western States 100 lottery
95-hour time limit
One of the most generous cutoffs in elite ultra racing — reflecting the genuine difficulty of this 4-day alpine traverse

Finish Awards

Finisher Medal
Custom finisher medal for E250 UNESCO Trail completers
Finisher T-Shirt
Official race finisher t-shirt

Eiger Ultra Trail E250 UNESCO Trail

Grindelwald, Bern, SwitzerlandJuly 15, 2026

July 15, 2026
Course map for Eiger Ultra Trail E250 UNESCO Trail
DistDistance254.34 km
GainElevation Gain15,704 m
LimitCutoff95 h
Steep ClimbingRemote TerrainHigh AltitudeNight RunningVariable WeatherExtreme Cold

Entry Timeline

Race DayJuly 15, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

Requiredfor race entry

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.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
254.3 km
Distance
Loop
Route
95h
Cutoff Time
1,557 m
Average Elevation
15,704 m
Total Ascent
15,705 m
Total Descent
2,771 m
High Point
620 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Grindelwald
Start
0.01,031 m
Stechelberg
Aid Station
22.8863 m
Kandersteg
Aid Station
56.21,173 m
Jeizinen
Aid Station
90.81,515 m
Finnen
Aid Station
115.31,404 m
Belalp
Aid Station
130.12,095 m
Bellwald
Aid Station
170.11,571 m
Oberwald
Aid Station
201.21,373 m
Guttannen
Aid Station
229.31,057 m
Grindelwald
Finish
261.01,031 m

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No Dogs Allowed
No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Teams receive two supporter badges at bib distribution. Supporters may access life bases with these badges only; catering at life bases is available at discounted rates with the badge.
Daylight
15h 25m
5:52 AM9:17 PM
75°F / 58°F
Feels like 78°F / 58°F
Temperature Hi/Lo
0% (0.20 in)
Precipitation
5 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
48%
Cloud Cover
Based on historical averages for July 18
High Altitude

Multiple passes exceed 2500m; Hohtürli at 2778m and Lötschenpass at 2690m

Cold/Hypothermia Risk

Overnight temperatures at high passes can drop well below freezing even in July; mandatory gear includes warm layers

Lightning/Thunderstorm Risk

Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the Swiss Alps in July; exposed ridgelines require careful timing

Snow/Ice Possible

Some high passes may retain snow patches in July; glacier crossings require appropriate footwear

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Race reports from other Eiger Ultra Trail events

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