Are there any trail running events in the Aletsch Arena?
Yes. The Aletsch Arena hosts several running and trail running events – from beginner-friendly races to internationally renowned ultratrails. Event highlights include:
- Aletsch Women’s Run in Fiesch – a popular running event for women featuring an attractive course through Fiesch and the Fiesch Valley.
- Aletsch Half Marathon – one of Europe’s best-known mountain races. The 21.1 km course leads through the UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers spectacular views of the Great Aletsch Glacier.
- Swiss Alps 100 – an international ultratrail event with various distances, taking runners through the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the region’s impressive mountain scenery.
- SwissPeaks Trail – one of Switzerland’s most spectacular ultratrail races. The longest distances pass through the Aletsch Arena, making the region one of the highlights of this extraordinary event.