About This Race
The 140K X-Alpine represents the ultimate test at Trail Verbier St-Bernard, demanding exceptional endurance and technical mountain running skills across the most comprehensive tour of the Valais Alps offered by the event. This distance challenges experienced ultra runners with sustained elevation gain and the mental fortitude required to navigate high alpine terrain over extended periods, typically requiring careful pacing through multiple mountain passes and weather changes. Best suited for runners with significant ultra experience, the 140K serves as a stepping stone toward longer UTMB distances while providing a complete alpine crossing that few other races can match.
Practical Info
Mid-July alpine conditions with potential for rapid weather changes, temperatures varying significantly with elevation
GVA - Geneva Airport
Verbier is a well-established ski resort with extensive lodging options ranging from luxury hotels to mountain huts
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Notable Features
This event holds the distinction of being Switzerland's oldest ultra trail and is part of the prestigious UTMB World Series. The race takes place in the heart of the Valais Swiss Alps, offering runners access to some of Europe's most spectacular alpine terrain with technical single track and dramatic elevation changes across four different distance options.