Trail runningEasy
Matterhorn Ultraks Trail "Active"
This course makes a good introduction to mountain running: 19 km long, with 1,150 vertical metres of ascent and descent. The route leads through the mountains west of Zermatt, over the slopes of the Sunnegga and Gornergrat.
Details
Type
Trail running
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1 h 25 min
Distance
20.1 km
Ascent
1150 m
Descent
1150 m
Lowest point
1620 m
Highest point
2288 m
This course makes a good introduction to mountain running: 19 km long, with 1,150 vertical metres of ascent and descent. The route leads through the mountains west of Zermatt, over the slopes of the Sunnegga and Gornergrat.
Details
Type
Trail running
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1 h 25 min
Distance
20.1 km
Ascent
1150 m
Descent
1150 m
Lowest point
1620 m
Highest point
2288 m
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 Active race follows a beautiful route with long, wide-open expanses – the ideal circuit for beginners.
- Circuit around the Zermatt region, mostly west of the Vispa river
- For spectators: exciting viewpoints at Sunnegga and Riffelalp
- For spectators: start and finish in Zermatt
- For spectators: lift access (packages for friends of runners)
- Option to help as a volunteer
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Route
Start point
Zermatt (1,620 m)
End point
Zermatt (1,620 m)
Rating
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Map
You can reach more detailed information for tour specifics by ©Outdooractive from the link placed below the map.
Properties
- Refreshment options
- Circular route
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Cultural highlights
- Faunistic highlights