SUISSE · Vaud
Jura Swiss Trail 55K: Switzerland's Jura Ridge Ultra in Vaud's Untamed Pre-Alpine Terrain
Distance
55 km
Date
Droit d’inscription
85 CHF
€ / km
€1.70
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Swiss Jura charm: rolling ridges, forest flow, and a quiet, authentic trail community.
Jura Swiss Trail 55K traces 54.6 kilometres through the Swiss Jura ridges above Baulmes in Vaud canton with 3,210m of officially confirmed D+ -- an exact match between the published figure and GPX analysis. At 58.8m of D+ per kilometre the course ranks 88th most vertically dense out of 390 European ultras, placing it in the top 23% of the database. The average uphill gradient ranks 64th steepest out of 390 -- top 16% -- reflecting the sustained pitch of the Jura pre-alpine ridges. Now in its 7th edition (2026), the race is a community event with a 55K cap of 250 runners and a festive finish featuring locally-brewed beer. The shorter distances (11K, 19K, 35K) sold out before race day; 55K availability should be verified for 2027. Entry was CHF 85 (approximately 1.70 euros per km). Registration closed April 29, 2026; the event ran May 2. Geneva airport (GVA) is approximately 82 minutes by car. Public transport is feasible via train to Yverdon-les-Bains with a local connection; accommodation is best sought in Yverdon or Lausanne rather than in Baulmes itself.
Élévation et Terrain
Mètres totaux
3,210m
D+/KM
58.8m/km
Pour référence, le Tor des Géants 330 km a 73 D+/km.
Pente montante moyenne
15.4%
Pente descendante moyenne
-13.8%
Distribution du gradient de montée
| 2–5% | 3.6 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 4.3 km | |
| 10–15% | 4.1 km | |
| 15–20% | 3.4 km | |
| 20%+ | 6 km |
Profil de parcours
AnalysedDétail du terrain
| 39.3% | Montée |
|---|---|
| 16.8% | Plat |
| 43.9% | Descente |
Terrain
Ascensions
Principales montées
| 1 | 5.9 km · 953 m gain starts km 0 · avg 16.1% · max 79.3% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2.2 km · 472 m gain starts km 27 · avg 21.8% · max 86% |
| 3 | 2.9 km · 366 m gain starts km 39 · avg 12.8% · max 40.4% |
Principales descentes
| 1 | 5.5 km · 691 m drop starts km 42 · avg -12.6% · max -37.8% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.9 km · 607 m drop starts km 50 · avg -15.6% · max -92.3% |
| 3 | 7.5 km · 396 m drop starts km 11 · avg -5% · max -44.7% |
Jura Swiss Trail 55K: Switzerland's Jura Ridge Ultra in Vaud's Untamed Pre-Alpine Terrain
Course Profile: What 3,210m D+ and Top-16% Uphill Gradient Mean for Jura Swiss Trail 55K▼
Q: How much elevation gain does Jura Swiss Trail 55K have? A: D+ = 3,210m, officially confirmed -- exact match between the published figure and GPX analysis (GPX actual distance 54.23km). At 58.8m of D+ per kilometre the course ranks 88th most vertically dense out of 390 European ultras -- top 23% of the database. Total D- is 3,338m. The biggest single climb rises 607m (rank 122/390 -- upper third of database). The average uphill gradient ranks 64th steepest in the European trail database (top 16%). The course traverses the Jura ridges above Baulmes, Vaud, with views toward Lake Geneva and the pre-Alps from the higher sections.
The Swiss Jura Character: Rolling Ridges, Forest Trails, and Views From Chasseron to Lake Geneva▼
Q: How hard is Jura Swiss Trail 55K? A: Harder than pre-alpine terrain might imply. 3,210m of D+ over 54.6km (58.8m/km, rank 88/390) combined with average uphill gradient in the top 16% of the database (rank 64/390) makes this a genuinely demanding course. The average descent gradient sits above the database midpoint as well (rank 276/390). A DNF rate of approximately 32.3% is recorded in race data -- significantly higher than typical for this distance and terrain type; verify via DUV (statistik.d-u-v.org/eventdetail.php?event=107452). The race features sustained rolling ridge terrain with approximately 21% flat proportion, meaning limited recovery sections throughout.
Getting There: Geneva Airport, Train to Yverdon-les-Bains, and Where to Stay for Race Day▼
Q: Is Jura Swiss Trail 55K sold out? A: The 2026 edition's shorter distances (11K, 19K, 35K) sold out before race day; the 55K-specific sell-out status is less clear -- the official website listed only the shorter distances as sold out. The 55K cap is 250 runners. Registration for 2026 closed April 29 and the event ran May 2. Entry was CHF 85 (approximately 1.70 euros per km). Registration is via the MSO platform at mso.swiss. Monitor juraswisstrail.ch for 2027 opening dates; shorter distances in particular should be expected to sell quickly.
Entry Fees, Bib Cap, Registration Timeline, and the Sell-Out Risk for 2027▼
Q: How do I get to Jura Swiss Trail 55K? A: The race starts in Baulmes, Vaud, Switzerland. Geneva airport (GVA) is approximately 82 minutes by car. Public transport is feasible: take the train to Yverdon-les-Bains (on the main Geneva-Lausanne-Neuchatel line) and connect locally to Baulmes. Accommodation is very limited in Baulmes -- stay in Yverdon-les-Bains (10-15 min away; also home to a well-known thermal spa) or in Lausanne (approx 45 min). Race takes place early May; book accommodation well in advance for the Yverdon area.
Fichiers de course
Logistique
Aéroport le plus proche
Geneva (GVA)
Notes
Start: ~1.5–2 hrs / Public transport: Feasible (train to Yverdon-les-Bains + local); car easier / Accommodation: Limited in Baulmes; stay in Yverdon/Lausanne area
