72km of alpine escapism through Portes du Soleil to Lake Geneva — starts at dawn
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The SwissPeaks Challenge is a 72.6km alpine escape starting pre-dawn from Val d'Illiez in the Portes du Soleil and finishing at Le Bouveret on Lake Geneva. With 4,387 meters of climbing through technical mountain terrain and stunning views of the Dents du Midi massif, it offers a genuine Swiss Alps trail experience for experienced runners in a condensed format. A 3-point ITRA race with a sunrise start, it's an accessible entry point to the SwissPeaks world for runners who want big mountains without the multi-day commitment.
Some ultra experience recommended
Le Bouveret, VS, SwitzerlandSeptember 05, 2026
Swiss Peaks Trail Challenge is a point-to-point trail race in Le Bouveret, VS, Switzerland, held on September 05, 2026. The course covers 72.6 km, climbs 4,387 m, and has an 18h30m cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Val D'Illiez Start | 0.0 | 955 m | — | |
Sur Crête Landmark | 4.2 | 1,413 m | — | |
Croix de l'Aiguille Landmark | 7.1 | 1,861 m | — | |
Sur Cou Aid Station | 11.6 | 1,367 m | — | Crew |
Croix de Culet Landmark | 14.4 | 1,955 m | — | |
Chaux Pâlin Aid Station | 16.8 | 1,845 m | — | |
Lac de Chésery Landmark | 19.6 | 1,978 m | — | |
Morgins Aid Station | 26.8 | 1,347 m | 6h11:00 AM | Crew |
Chalet de Conche Aid Station | 32.8 | 1,720 m | — | |
Chalet de Blancsex Aid Station | 45.8 | 1,500 m | 10h30m3:30 PM | CrewHike in |
Taney Aid Station | 51.7 | 1,416 m | — | CrewHike in |
Le Grand Pré Aid Station | 61.4 | 898 m | — | Crew |
Le Bouveret Finish | 72.5 | 373 m | 18h30m11:30 PM |
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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