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Ultra Tour Monte Rosa

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
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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.

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What 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

Elite trail runner (sub-3:00 marathon ability)30:00–36:00
Competitive ultra runner (sub-3:30 marathon ability)38:00–46:00
Experienced 100-miler finisher48:00–56:00

Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.

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