Switzerland's first 100M ultra — a nocturnal alpine odyssey through five high passes
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Switzerland's oldest ultra trail sends runners on a full alpine loop from Verbier through the Bagnes, Entremont, and Ferret valleys, touching the Italian border at the legendary Grand St-Bernard pass with its historic hospice. Starting at 10 p.m., the route climbs immediately above Verbier, traverses multiple high passes well above 2500 m, skirts glaciers, and crosses a 190-meter suspension bridge near the Panossière glacier with the 4314 m Grand Combin looming overhead. The final challenge is a 1200 m wall back up to the Verbier finish. High-altitude, technical, nocturnal, and relentless — this is the defining race of the Swiss ultra scene.
Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners
Verbier, VS, SwitzerlandJuly 09, 2027
Trail Verbier St-Bernard X-Alpine is a loop trail race in Verbier, VS, Switzerland, held on July 09, 2027. The course covers 140 km, climbs 9,300 m, and has a 42h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,488 m | — | ||
Finish Finish | 132.2 | 1,487 m | 42h4:00 PM +2 |
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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Verbier is a full-service alpine resort with hotels, apartments, and restaurants. The race guide advises keeping toiletries and spare clothes at your accommodation. Rest areas with camp beds are available at select aid stations on course during the X-Alpine.
Course runs continuously above 2000 m through multiple passes; several sections exceed 2500 m
Afternoon thunderstorms common in the Swiss Alps in July; exposed ridge sections between La Fouly and Grand St-Bernard are particularly vulnerable
Temperatures can drop below freezing above 2500 m, especially overnight on the high passes. Mandatory gear requirements reflect this.
No required gear specified
No recommended gear specified
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