SwissPeaks Trail
SwissPeaks Trail visits the Aletsch Arena
With the SwissPeaks Trail, one of the most spectacular ultra trail events in Switzerland is making a stop in the Aletsch Arena. On Sunday, August 30, 2026, the two longest distances - the SwissPeaks Odyssey (643 km) and the SwissPeaks Legend (397 km) - will lead through the impressive mountain world around the Great Aletsch Glacier, making the region a special venue for this extraordinary ultra trail adventure.
For the athletes, the passage through the Aletsch Arena is one of the scenic highlights of the race: impressive panoramic paths, high alpine trails and direct encounters with the unique nature of the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch.
The fastest runners are expected to arrive at the Life Base in the Sport Resort Fiesch at around 4.30 pm - a special moment for spectators to experience the top athletes up close and soak up the unique atmosphere of this international trail running event.
Highlights along the route
The route through the Aletsch Arena connects some of the most impressive places in the region:
With the SwissPeaks Trail, one of the most spectacular ultra trail events in Switzerland is making a stop in the Aletsch Arena. On Sunday, August 30, 2026, the two longest distances - the SwissPeaks Odyssey (643 km) and the SwissPeaks Legend (397 km) - will lead through the impressive mountain world around the Great Aletsch Glacier, making the region a special venue for this extraordinary ultra trail adventure.
For the athletes, the passage through the Aletsch Arena is one of the scenic highlights of the race: impressive panoramic paths, high alpine trails and direct encounters with the unique nature of the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch.
The fastest runners are expected to arrive at the Life Base in the Sport Resort Fiesch at around 4.30 pm - a special moment for spectators to experience the top athletes up close and soak up the unique atmosphere of this international trail running event.
Highlights along the route
The route through the Aletsch Arena connects some of the most impressive places in the region:
- Belalp - Suspension Bridge - Riederfurka
A spectacular introduction to the region: from Belalp, the route leads over the imposing suspension bridge through the Massa Gorge up to Riederfurka - accompanied by impressive views of the alpine mountain world. - Moosfluh - Hohfluh
A panoramic section in a class of its own: runners can enjoy an incomparable view of the Great Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps. - Bachtla sports center
An important route point with a refreshment station - and an emotional meeting point where spectators, helpers and support crews create a special race atmosphere. - Bettmersee - Bettmerhorn - Märjela
A scenically unique section through the high alpine backdrop of the Aletsch Arena - with sweeping views, alpine tranquillity and close proximity to the glacier. - Sport Resort Fiesch - Life Base
The large refreshment station in Fiesch is a central hub on the route. This is where exhaustion, emotions and great sporting achievements come together.
Trail running in a unique natural setting
The passage of the SwissPeaks Trail through the Aletsch Arena impressively demonstrates what makes trail running in the Swiss Alps so special: technical trails, spectacular landscapes and genuine emotions in one of the most impressive mountain regions in Europe.
Information and registration: https://swisspeaks.ch
The passage of the SwissPeaks Trail through the Aletsch Arena impressively demonstrates what makes trail running in the Swiss Alps so special: technical trails, spectacular landscapes and genuine emotions in one of the most impressive mountain regions in Europe.
Information and registration: https://swisspeaks.ch
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