Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB takes place on Wed, Jul 7, 2027 in Verbier, Switzerland. The main route is 140 km.
- Date
- Wed, Jul 7, 2027
- Start
- Verbier 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 140 km
- Climbing
- 9,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 39-week plan to Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB
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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Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB is the oldest ultra trail in Switzerland, featuring mountainous alpine single-loop courses through the Valaisan Swiss Alps finishing in Verbier.
What this race demands
Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB demands sustained muscular durability and exceptional climbing capacity across an extreme alpine ultra-distance course.
Extreme climbing volume
Navigating 9000 meters of elevation gain across 140 kilometers requires continuous uphill locomotion and structural leg strength to manage severe vertical gradients.
Ultra-distance durability
Covering 140 kilometers in the high-altitude Valaisan Swiss Alps demands systemic fatigue resistance, pacing discipline, and the ability to maintain forward motion over many hours.
Alpine terrain management
Racing on mountainous alpine single-loop courses requires technical footing competence and eccentric quad resilience for prolonged descents.
Given the multi-hour duration of this 140 km event, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy availability.
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 Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB is 39 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base27 weeks · Oct 8, 2026 – Apr 14, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Apr 15, 2027 – May 26, 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 · May 27, 2027 – Jun 16, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jun 17, 2027 – Jun 30, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 1, 2027 – Jul 7, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB?
Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB takes place on Wed, Jul 7, 2027 in Verbier, Switzerland.
How long is Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB?
The main route is 140 km.
What does Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB demand?
Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB demands sustained muscular durability and exceptional climbing capacity across an extreme alpine ultra-distance course.
How much climbing does Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB have?
Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB has 9,000 m of climbing.
Who is Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB for?
Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB is open to all participants.
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