Swiss Canyon Trail takes place on Fri, Jun 4, 2027 in Couvet, Switzerland. The main route is 111 km.
- Date
- Fri, Jun 4, 2027
- Start
- Couvet 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 111 km
- Climbing
- 5,294 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 35-week plan to Swiss Canyon Trail
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Swiss Canyon Trail is an iconic ultra-trail event held in the Val-de-Travers region of Switzerland, featuring technical courses through forests, canyons, and cliffs.
What this race demands
The Swiss Canyon Trail 111 km demands sustained endurance and significant climbing capacity across a massive distance and elevation profile.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 5,294 meters of elevation gain over 111 kilometers requires continuous climbing and descending strength through forests, canyons, and cliffs.
Ultra-distance durability
Covering 111 kilometers demands profound muscular and cardiovascular resilience to sustain forward motion over many hours.
Technical terrain adaptation
Traversing canyons and cliffs requires careful footwork and stability to manage technical surfaces safely throughout the event.
A target intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy output across an ultra-distance duration exceeding several hours.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Swiss Canyon Trail is 35 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base23 weeks · Oct 3, 2026 – Mar 12, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 13, 2027 – Apr 23, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Apr 24, 2027 – May 14, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 15, 2027 – May 28, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 29, 2027 – Jun 4, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Swiss Canyon Trail?
Swiss Canyon Trail takes place on Fri, Jun 4, 2027 in Couvet, Switzerland.
How long is Swiss Canyon Trail?
The main route is 111 km.
What does Swiss Canyon Trail demand?
The Swiss Canyon Trail 111 km demands sustained endurance and significant climbing capacity across a massive distance and elevation profile.
How much climbing does Swiss Canyon Trail have?
Swiss Canyon Trail has 5,294 m of climbing.
Who is Swiss Canyon Trail for?
Swiss Canyon Trail is open to all participants.
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