Matterhorn Ultraks Trail "46K"Trail running
This race pushes the fittest and toughest endurance athletes to the limit: 48 km long, 3,600 vertical metres of ascent and descent, and plenty of challenging terrain. A contest without mercy for diehard runners.
Best season
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Description
The Matterhorn Ultraks Trail races have taken place every August since 2012. The routes are devised so that non-runners also enjoy an impressive spectacle and can cheer on the competitors.
The 46K course follows a breathtaking route with extended open stretches as well as high summits. It’s an ideal course for athletes who can run fast on a technically challenging course complete with a gruelling climb up to 3,100 m on the Gornergrat. Only a true champion can master this circuit, the cult course of the Matterhorn Ultraks Trail contest.
- Circuit around the Zermatt region
- For spectators: exciting viewpoints at Sunnegga, Gornergrat, Riffelalp, Schwarzsee
- For spectators: lift access (packages for friends of runners)
- Option to help as a volunteer
Zermatt - Tiefenmatten - Sunnegga - Gornergrat - Riffelalp - Furi - Schwarzsee - Stafel - Trift - Schweifinen - Zermatt
Distance: 48 km
D+ 3,600 and D- 3,600
No compulsory equipment specifications are set by the organising committee.
Recommended:
- Suitable footwear
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof and long-sleeved shirt)
- Mobile phone
- Survival blanket
Refreshment stations are located along the route.
Please observe the Rules & Regulations of the Matterhorn Ultraks.
