A UTMB World Series race beneath the iconic North Face of the Eiger in the Bernese Oberland. The 101km loop from Grindelwald tackles nearly 6,800m of vertical gain through some of Switzerland's most dramatic Alpine scenery.
UTMB World Series EventITRA 5 Endurance Points
Est.
2011
Distance
101km / 63mi
Course
Loop
Surface
Mountain Trail
Elev. Gain
6800m
Elev. Loss
6800m
Field Size
~1,200
When
July
Time Limit
26h
THE COURSE
Gain
+6800m
Loss
-6800m
MI 10
KM 16.1
Grosse Scheidegg
The first major pass at 1,962m offers a stunning panorama of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau trilogy as runners leave Grindelwald behind.
ELEV: 1962ft
MI 18
KM 29
Faulhorn Summit
At 2,681m, one of the highest points on the course with a historic mountain hotel and 360-degree views of the Bernese Alps and Lakes Brienz and Thun.
ELEV: 2681ft
MI 28
KM 45.1
Schynige Platte
A panoramic ridge section through the famous alpine botanical garden, with the dramatic north faces of the Bernese Oberland peaks as a backdrop.
ELEV: 1967ft
MI 45
KM 72.4
Kleine Scheidegg
The iconic pass directly below the Eiger Nordwand at 2,061m, where runners pass the historic mountaineering staging area and railway junction.
ELEV: 2061ft
MI 52
KM 83.7
Mannlichen Ridge
A spectacular high-altitude ridgeline at 2,343m connecting the Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen valleys with views deep into the Jungfrau region.