SwissPeaks Trail

Whether you’re an amateur or a pro, we all have dreams and goals to chase 🎯. We’re sure the race we’re about to tell you about could be part of your dream list 📋, because we guarantee there aren’t thousands of races like this... 😎 This famous race is the SwissPeaks Trail! 🇨🇭 As its name suggests, the event is held in Switzerland ☀️, from the end of August to the start of September 🗓️. The SwissPeaks, it’s more than a race, it’s an adventure! 🚀 And we won’t lie to you, it’s an adventure that can last anywhere from 10 km to 643 km to be precise 🫡. Yes, you read that right: 647 km, roughly the distance from Paris to Marseille 🚂, to give you a rough idea! 💡 This year, the event will celebrate its 10th edition 🎂, ready to welcome runners from all over the world to discover the stunning Canton of Valais 🏞️.

Let’s get to the heart of the matter and talk distances, because there’s something for everyone 🤗. Let’s start with the baby trails of the SwissPeaks: the 10 km and the half-marathon.These are the shortest distances 🤏, open to anyone who isn’t into long distances but still wants to be part of this big celebration 🎉. You’ll still need strong legs 🦵, because for this half-marathon there’s 990 mD+ ⤴️. In the natural progression, the next distance is the marathon, and to be exact, it’s even 46 km and 2 480 mD+. Then, the SwissPeaks offers a distance of 72.6 km and 4 387 mD+ 😜. More than a race, it’s a true escape into the heart of the nature and the mountains ⛰️, between the Dents du Midi and the Lac Léman 🚣. Attention, drumroll please—the next race crosses the mythical 100 km barrier 🤩. It’s a race for truly motivated runners ready to traverse a part of Switzerland 🏃‍➡️. A little more patience ⌛, there are three more distances for the most motivated... Or the craziest 🤪, to be seen. The SwissPeaks still has more in store and invites elite athletes to cover 168 km and 10 990 mD+, with passages through legendary cols like the Col de Susanfe ! We’re nearing the end, and the last two distances are impressive: 307 km and 27 530 mD+ to complete solo or in duo, and the cherry on top 🍒 is 643 km and 43 800 mD+. These distances are truly reserved for the most experienced, in search of a lifelong challenge! 🔥 So you have plenty of choice, and depending on your level, you can join this incredible experience 💪. Finally, children will also be part of it thanks to the SwissPeaks kids and its three courses open to little ones aged 4 to 12 years 🧒.

The Swiss risk of melting your heart, and not just because of its chocolate... 🍫 You’ll see, the landscapes are stunning 🌄, nature shines, and you’ll have it all to yourself 🙂‍↔️. You’ll discover beautiful places that will show you a world of colors 🌈. From the Lac Léman, passing through Morzine, the Col de la Forclaz 🗻, the Mont Gelé, and plenty of other surprises 🎁. Finally, after exploring every nook of the Swiss, we recommend taking time to sit back and discover some local specialties 😋. And speaking of specialties, how could we skip the delicious culinary delights 🫕. Whether you’re more into team salt or sweet 🍬, you’ll find something to delight your palate among the fondue savors 🧀, raclette, or desserts like Engadine nut tart or a good square of Swiss chocolate 🍭.

In any case, this event seems to have all the ingredients for a big success, with one thing missing: you! 👉