Trail runningHard
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is one of the most beautiful in the Alpine region. Start in St. Niklaus, finish in Zermatt. If desired, the route can be extended to Gornergrat.
Details
TypeTrail running
DifficultyHard
Duration5 h 5 min
Distance41.9 km
Ascent1840 m
Descent405 m
Lowest point1083 m
Highest point2584 m
The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is one of the most beautiful in the Alpine region. Start in St. Niklaus, finish in Zermatt. If desired, the route can be extended to Gornergrat.
Details
TypeTrail running
DifficultyHard
Duration5 h 5 min
Distance41.9 km
Ascent1840 m
Descent405 m
Lowest point1083 m
Highest point2584 m
Description
Whether marathon, ultramarathon, relay marathon or half marathon: The starting spots are always limited. So it is worth booking early. The half marathon from Zermatt to Riffelberg is also very popular.
- Annually at the beginning of July
- Relay marathon with 2 runners
- Spectator train "Moving Grandstand", from St. Niklaus to Zermatt
- Opportunity to participate as a helper
- Entertainment at the railway station square in Zermatt with a folk festival atmosphere
Best season
Route
Rating
Map
You can find more information about ©Outdooractive tours by following the link below the map.
Properties
- Restaurants on the way
- Route tour
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Cultural highlights
- Faunistic highlights
- Insider tip