Ultra Tour Monte Rosa takes place on Thu, Sep 3, 2026 in Grächen, Switzerland. The main route is 170 km.
- Date
- Thu, Sep 3, 2026
- Start
- Grächen 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 170 km
- Climbing
- 11,600 m
- Level
- Open to all
Ultra Tour Monte Rosa is a challenging high-alpine trail running race that encircles the Monte Rosa massif across technical terrain in Switzerland and Italy.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Ultra Tour Monte Rosa demands exceptional multi-day ultra-endurance capabilities to traverse 170 kilometers and 11,600 meters of vertical gain across technical high-alpine terrain.
Extreme Climbing Volume
Accumulating 11,600 meters of elevation change over 170 kilometers requires prolonged muscular endurance and sustained power output on steep ascents.
Technical Terrain Durability
Traversing high-alpine terrain in Switzerland and Italy places high demands on joint stability and eccentric leg strength, particularly during extended descents.
Ultra-Distance Efficiency
Covering 170 kilometers demands strict pacing control and metabolic efficiency to sustain forward motion for multiple days.
Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour throughout the event to maintain energy availability over a multi-day endurance effort.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
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