SwissPeaks Trail

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

Let’s get to the heart of things and talk distances, because there’s a lot to choose from 🤗. Let’s start with the baby steps of the trails SwissPeaks: the 10 km and the semi-marathon. These are the smallest distances 🤏, open to everyone who isn’t into long distances but still wants to be part of this big celebration 🎉. You’ll still need legs that are in good shape 🦵, because for this half-marathon there is 990 mD+ ⤴️. In logical progression, the next distance is the marathon, and to be precise, it’s even 46 km and 2 480 mD+. Next, the SwissPeaks offers a distance of 72.6 km and 4 387 mD+ 😜. More than a race, it’s a real escape to the heart of the nature and the mountains ⛰️, between the Dents du Midi and the Leman 🚣. Attention, drumroll please because the next race clears the legendary 100 km bar 100 km 🤩. It’s a race for truly motivated runners ready to cross a part of Switzerland 🏃‍➡️. A little more patience ⌛, there are still three distances for the most committed... Or the wildest 🤪, to be seen. The SwissPeaks still has more up its sleeve and offers top athletes to cover 168 km and 10 990 mD+, with passages through legendary cols like the Col de Susanfe! We’re near 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 🍒, it’s 643 km and 43 800 mD+ These distances are truly reserved for the most experienced, seeking a life-changing challenge! 🔥 So you have plenty of options, and depending on your level, you can join this incredible experience 💪. Finally, children will also be part of it thanks to the SwissPeaks children and its three routes open to kids aged 4 to 12 years

The Swiss is bound to melt 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 gorgeous places that will show you all kinds of colors 🌈. From the Lac Léman, passing through Morzine, the Col de la Forclaz 🗻, the Mont Gelé, and plenty of other surprises 🎁. Finally, after you’ve explored every nook of the Switzerland, we recommend taking time to sit back and discover some local specialties 😋. Speaking of specialties, how could we not mention the delicious culinary delights 🫕. Whether you prefer a savory or sweet vibe 🍬, you’ll find something to delight your taste buds among fondues 🧀, raclette, or desserts like Engadine walnut tart or a good square of Swiss chocolate 🍭.

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