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Swiss Canyon Trail 51K

Basic Listing
  1. 2026 Edition

Panoramic views of the Creux du Van canyon on classic Jura singletrack

Directions
DeadlineMay 17, 2026
This event took place on May 30, 2026

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May 30, 2026
Saturday 7:15am GMT+2 start
Couvet, NE
Switzerland
52.7 km
Loop Course
1,860 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
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Established

What Makes It Great

The 51K (officially 52.7 km) captures the essence of the Swiss Canyon Trail experience at a more accessible distance. The course climbs to Le Soliat (1,463 m) for a panoramic view of the Creux du Van, Switzerland's most famous canyon, before descending back to Couvet. With 2,632 m of gain over uneven terrain, it offers a genuine challenge without the overnight commitment of the longer distances.

Difficulty

Intermediate
5/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Steep Climbing
Technical Terrain
Technical Descent

Swiss Canyon Trail 51K

Couvet, NE, SwitzerlandMay 30, 2026

May 30, 2026
Course map for Swiss Canyon Trail 51K
DistDistance52.7 km
GainElevation Gain1,860 m
LimitCutoff13 h
Steep ClimbingTechnical Descent

Entry Timeline

Registration DeadlineMay 17, 2026
Race DayMay 30, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
52.7 km
Distance
Loop
Route
13h
Cutoff Time
964 m
Average Elevation
1,860 m
Total Ascent
1,860 m
Total Descent
1,462 m
High Point
725 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Start
Start
0.0730 m
Noiraigue
Aid Station
13.4727 m
Le Soliat
Checkpoint
17.81,414 m
Petites Fauconières
Aid Station
21.31,339 m
Vers Chez Pillot
Checkpoint
27.51,106 m
Carrière de Môtiers
Aid Station
31.4756 m
La Font
Aid Station
41.3888 m
Carrière de Môtiers
Aid Station
45.7756 m
Finish
Finish
52.7730 m

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No Dogs Allowed
On-Site Camping Available

Parking spaces for campervans reserved around EspaceVal Couvet. Additional camping at Camping La Coue in Travers (www.lacoue.ch) and a campsite in Fleurier. No reservations needed for the on-site campervan area.

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Personal support at official aid station zones only.

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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Register•May 30, 2026