Matterhorn Ultraks Trail "Sky"

Trail runningHard

Matterhorn Ultraks Trail "Sky"

This race route challenges the really tough, top-trained endurance athletes. 49 km length, 3,600 meters of altitude gain and loss, and a route through demanding terrain. Something for the hardened who show no mercy.

Details

TypeTrail running

DifficultyHard

Duration4 h 45 min

Distance50.1 km

Ascent3600 m

Descent3600 m

Lowest point1620 m

Highest point3130 m

This race route challenges the really tough, top-trained endurance athletes. 49 km length, 3,600 meters of altitude gain and loss, and a route through demanding terrain. Something for the hardened who show no mercy.

Details

TypeTrail running

DifficultyHard

Duration4 h 45 min

Distance50.1 km

Ascent3600 m

Descent3600 m

Lowest point1620 m

Highest point3130 m

Description

The Matterhorn Ultraks trail races have taken place annually in August since 2012. The courses are chosen so that spectators can also fully enjoy and cheer on the runners.

The Sky course is a breathtaking route with extensive open areas and high mountains. An ideal course for those who can combine speed and technique without fear of the climb to 3,600 m elevation up to Gornergrat. Only a true champion can conquer this route. This is the cult route of the Matterhorn Ultraks trail races.

  • Loop course around the area of Zermatt
  • For spectators: exciting viewing points at Sunnegga, Gornergrat, Riffelalp, Schwarzsee
  • 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)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

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Properties

  • Restaurants on the way
  • Circular route
  • Nice views
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights
  • Insider tip

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