Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is one of the finest running events in the Alps. Start in St. Niklaus, finish in Zermatt – with the option of racing all the way to the top of the Gornergrat.
- Type Trail running
- Difficulty hard
- Duration 5,05 h
- Distance 41,9 km
- Ascent 1840 m
- Descent 405 m
- Lowest point 1083 m
- Highest point 2584 m
Marathon: Eie (St. Niklaus) - Mattsand - Herbriggen - Randa - Täsch - Zermatt - Ried - Tufteren - Sunnegga - Grünsee - Riffelalp - Riffelberg (total of 42.195 km and 500 vertical metres)
Ultra marathon: marathon course to Riffelberg, plus Riffelberg - Gornergrat (additional 3.4 km and 514 vertical metres)
Half marathon: Zermatt - Riffelberg (total 21 km, 1,944 m ascent and 444 m descent)
Marathon relay: marathon course run in teams of two. 1st runner St. Niklaus - Zermatt, 2nd runner Zermatt - Riffelberg
We recommend:
- Suitable footwear
- Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)
- Food and water, if desired (there are also refreshment stations along the route)
Please observe the Regulations of the Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon.