SwissPeaks Trail takes place on Tue, Aug 25, 2026 in Le Bouveret, Switzerland. The main route is 643 km.
- Date
- Tue, Aug 25, 2026
- Start
- Le Bouveret 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 643 km
- Level
- Open to all
The SwissPeaks Trail is an extreme ultra-trail event featuring multiple challenging routes ranging from 10 km to over 600 km through the heart of the Valais Alps, finishing on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The SwissPeaks Trail 643 km distance requires extreme multi-day endurance and continuous self-management through the Valais Alps.
Multi-Day Endurance
Covering 643 km requires sustained movement across multiple days and nights, demanding meticulous pacing and sleep management.
Alpine Terrain
Traversing the Valais Alps demands high resilience to rugged mountain conditions and continuous changes in elevation and temperature.
Metabolic Maintenance
Sustained forward motion over such vast distances requires a disciplined nutrition and hydration strategy to prevent severe energy depletion.
A consistent intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is necessary to support multi-day energy expenditure and maintain metabolic stability.
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