Glacier Patrol

The Swiss Army is the organizer of the Patrouille des Glaciers (PdG) and is in charge of the entire race organization. Held every two years, the event is one of the largest military operations conducted by the Swiss Army, which prepares the route at altitude in the weeks and days leading up to the race to ensure optimum safety for the patrollers, monitor their progress and provide them with supplies. The Swiss Army can count on the support and partnership of the Fondation Patrouille des Glaciers. Created in 2021 and currently chaired by former Swiss Army chief Philippe Rebord, this new entity aims to perpetuate and promote the PdG and its next generation.

The PdG is not a ski mountaineering race for occasional sportsmen. The route from Zermatt to Verbier demands specific and meticulous preparation, both mental and physical. This unique race is characterized by the length and altitude of the course profile and the demands of the alpine environment.

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