Matterhorn Ultraks
Overview
Intro
Every summer, at the foot of the Matterhorn, Zermatt plays host to the Matterhorn Ultraks, one of Switzerland's must-see trail events.
Every summer, at the foot of the Matterhorn, Zermatt plays host to the Matterhorn Ultraks, one of Switzerland's not-to-be-missed trail events. A variety of routes, from extreme challenges to accessible discoveries, offer everyone a unique experience in a grandiose setting.
The different courses :
EXTREME - 26 km / +3'066 m: technical and challenging route, part of the Skyrunner World Series.
SKY - 49 km / +3'600 m: a demanding route over the Gornergrat.
MOUNTAIN - 32 km / +2'000 m: a varied alpine route over the Gorner suspension bridge.
RELAY by Loyco - 32 km / +2'000 m: Three-person relay race.
ACTIVE - 19 km / +1'150 m: an ideal introduction to trail running while enjoying the Zermatt landscape.
VERTINIGHT - 4.9 km / +691 m: night climb to Sunnegga, festive atmosphere guaranteed.
Children's races :
Wolli - ~ 900 m / +/- 17 m.
Superwolli - ~ 2.6 km / +/- 151 m.
| Contact address |
Carole Dosseto
Matterhorn Ultraks info@matterhorn-ultraks.ch |
|---|---|
| Location |
3920 Zermatt Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://www.matterhorn-ultraks.ch/home |
| Video | http://www.youtube.com/v/S8tinb1OKFg |
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Event dates
- 21 August 2026
- 22 August 2026
- 23 August 2026