The summit path
The Ultra is a concentrate of alpine energy, a vibrant traverse of the Valais Alps before an arrival at the edge of the jewel that is Lake Geneva. Designed for seasoned runners, this course transforms effort into pure wonder, where each summit becomes a celebration of movement. Let the mountain guide your steps and elevate your spirit in this intense immersion into the heart of unspoiled nature.
🔴 Full course
Thursday 3 September 2026
Salvan, Trient Valley – Valais, Switzerland
Departure at 8:00 PM
Find the bib collection times on the Roadbook.
101 km
6,000 m ascent | 6,570 m descent
Duration: 1-2 days
Advanced
ITRA 5 points
The Valais crossing.
No ITRA qualification or points required to start the race
First time:
12 hr
Last time:
32.5 hours
Mandatory equipment according to Race regulations.
9 refuelling posts on the route, including 1 welfare station.
Your train transport to the starting point for 5 CHF upon registration or up to 1 month before the race.
Briefing on the starting grid 30 minutes before the start of the race.
For reasons of fairness, environmental protection, and organisation, private assistance for runners is limited (information at the roadmapYour personal belongings can be brought to departure and be taken care of by the organisation to be repatriated directly to Bouveret.
Book your accommodation directly at the Grande Dixence dam hotel to be on site the day before and thus acclimate to the altitude.
In the access and points of interest menu, you will find a map to help you locate access points, car parks, and important locations for you before and after the race.
You can download the .gpx file for the route by clicking on the «Trace de Trail» logo in the top right-hand corner of the map below. You will then see a «Download» button on the new page that opens.
Prices from 9 November 2025 at 4.00 pm:
189 Swiss francs
including:
– a welcome gift
– the prize and the finisher's medal
– the supplies
– the hot meal at the reception area
– the follower bag
timing
– 10 CHF for the post-race meal at a restaurant of your choice in Bouveret
For the SwissPeaks «Ultra», your train transport to the start will only cost you 5 CHF during registration or up to one month before the race. Your race bib will serve as your public transport ticket between Le Bouveret and Salvan or Martigny and Salvan (valid the day before and on the day of the race). We therefore strongly recommend that you come by train or leave your car at Le Bouveret. We do not organize any shuttles after the race.
You will find all this important information in the roadbook – please note that parking facilities within Bouveret are subject to a charge.
In the practical information menu Access and Points of Interest, you will find a map to locate the entrances, car parks, and important places for you before and after the race
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