397km across the Swiss Alps from Brig to Lake Geneva — the Valais in full
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The SwissPeaks Legend is a 397km crossing of the Swiss Valais Alps from Brig to Le Bouveret on Lake Geneva, traversing high mountain passes, remote valleys, and pristine wilderness over up to 6.5 days. With 27,530 meters of climbing and 32 aid stations including six life bases with hot meals, beds, and showers, it is the ultimate expression of the SwissPeaks spirit — demanding yet deeply human, with logistical support allowing runners to focus on the mountains ahead. Runners can also enter as a Duo pair, with both runners required to finish for the Duo classification.
Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners
Le Bouveret, VS, SwitzerlandAugust 30, 2026
Swiss Peaks Trail Legend is a point-to-point trail race in Le Bouveret, VS, Switzerland, held on August 30, 2026. The course covers 397 km, climbs 27,530 m, and has a 156h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oberwald Start | 0.0 | 1,372 m | — | |
Ulrichen Aid Station | 12.6 | 1,357 m | — | |
Reckingen Aid Station | 28.4 | 1,455 m | 8h5:00 PM | Crew |
Chaserstatt Aid Station | 47.7 | 1,753 m | — | |
Fiesch Aid Station | 54.7 | 1,082 m | 18h3:00 AM +1 | Crew |
Flaschboden Aid Station | 78.0 | 2,128 m | — | Crew |
Lengritz Aid Station | 89.6 | 2,427 m | — | Crew |
Giw Aid Station | 100.7 | 1,959 m | — | Crew |
Eisten Aid Station | 112.0 | 1,118 m | 39h12:00 AM +2 | Crew |
Grächen – Zum See Aid Station | 121.4 | 1,690 m | — | Crew |
Jungen Aid Station | 130.9 | 1,974 m | — | Crew |
Blüomatt Aid Station | 145.7 | 1,881 m | — | Crew |
Tsahélet Aid Station | 153.6 | 2,520 m | — | Crew |
Grimentz Aid Station | 165.0 | 1,610 m | 61h10:00 PM +2 | Crew |
Alpage de Torrent Aid Station | 172.5 | 2,501 m | — | Crew |
Evolène Aid Station | 184.3 | 1,374 m | — | Crew |
Chemeuille Aid Station | 191.2 | 2,144 m | — | Crew |
Thyon 2000 Aid Station | 212.3 | 2,125 m | 81h6:00 PM +3 | Crew |
Tortin Aid Station | 225.6 | 2,043 m | — | Crew |
Lourtier Aid Station | 239.5 | 1,072 m | — | Crew |
Cabane Brunet Aid Station | 244.7 | 2,101 m | — | Crew |
Prassurny Aid Station | 266.7 | 1,133 m | 100h1:00 PM +4 | Crew |
Col de la Forclaz Aid Station | 284.3 | 1,515 m | — | Crew |
Salvan Aid Station | 297.2 | 919 m | 116h5:00 AM +5 | Crew |
Auberge de Salanfe Aid Station | 306.2 | 1,917 m | — | Crew |
Cantine de Barme Aid Station | 321.4 | 1,488 m | 128h5:00 PM +5 | Crew |
Morgins Aid Station | 341.8 | 1,356 m | 140h5:00 AM +6 | Crew |
Chalet de Conche Aid Station | 347.8 | 1,693 m | — | Crew |
Chalet de Blancsex Aid Station | 360.8 | 1,543 m | — | CrewHike in |
Taney Aid Station | 366.8 | 1,418 m | — | CrewHike in |
Le Grand Pré Aid Station | 376.6 | 918 m | — | Crew |
Le Bouveret Finish | 387.5 | 368 m | 158h59m11:59 PM +6 | Crew |
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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Course crosses multiple passes above 2,500m in the central Valais Alps
Summer afternoon thunderstorms frequent on exposed ridgelines in August–September
Nighttime temperatures can drop near or below freezing above 2,000m during the race period
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