Trail runningEasy
Matterhorn Ultraks Trail "Active"
This race route can be considered a beginner mountain running route. 19 km long, 1,150 meters of ascent and descent. The course runs through the mountains west of Zermatt, in the Sunnegga and Gornergrat area.
Details
TypeTrail running
DifficultyEasy
Duration1 h 25 min
Distance20.1 km
Ascent1150 m
Descent1150 m
Lowest point1620 m
Highest point2288 m
This race route can be considered a beginner mountain running route. 19 km long, 1,150 meters of ascent and descent. The course runs through the mountains west of Zermatt, in the Sunnegga and Gornergrat area.
Details
TypeTrail running
DifficultyEasy
Duration1 h 25 min
Distance20.1 km
Ascent1150 m
Descent1150 m
Lowest point1620 m
Highest point2288 m
Description
The Matterhorn Ultraks Trail races have been held annually in August since 2012. The routes are chosen so that spectators also get their money's worth and can cheer the runners on. The Active route is a beautiful route with expansive, open areas. The ideal route for beginners.
- Loop around the Zermatt area mainly west of the Vispa River
- For spectators: exciting viewing points at Sunnegga and Riffelalp
- For spectators: start and finish in Zermatt
- For spectators: mountain railways to use (packages for friends of the runners)
- Opportunity to participate as a helper
Best season
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Route
Start point
Zermatt (1,620 m)
End point
Zermatt (1,620 m)
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Map
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Properties
- Restaurants on the way
- Circular route
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Cultural highlights
- Faunistic highlights
- Insider tip