Trail runningMedium
Matterhorn Ultraks Trail "Mountain"
This course demands a great deal of effort, even though endurance athletes regard it as “medium” distance. Runners cover a total of 32 km, with ascents and descents of 2,000 vertical metres.
Details
Type
Trail running
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3 h 5 min
Distance
32.1 km
Ascent
2000 m
Descent
2000 m
Lowest point
1620 m
Highest point
2583 m
This course demands a great deal of effort, even though endurance athletes regard it as “medium” distance. Runners cover a total of 32 km, with ascents and descents of 2,000 vertical metres.
Details
Type
Trail running
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3 h 5 min
Distance
32.1 km
Ascent
2000 m
Descent
2000 m
Lowest point
1620 m
Highest point
2583 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 Mountain race takes place over a medium-distance course through the glorious mountain landscape around Zermatt. Leading along footpaths, it features the suspension bridge at Furi, 90 m above the Gornerschlucht gorge – an impressive moment for runners.
- For spectators: exciting viewpoints at Sunnegga, Riffelalp and Schwarzsee
- 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