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Davos X-Trails Diamond 68km: Swiss Alpine Racing, 35 Years in the Making, Measured
Informations clés
Distance
68 km
Date
Droit d’inscription
169 CHF
€ / km
€2.73
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Swiss alpine resort racing: high passes, polished logistics, and a tough 68K in Davos.
Davos X-Trails Diamond is a high-alpine trail race held on July 25, 2026, starting and finishing at the Davos Sports Centre in Davos, Canton Grisons, Switzerland. The course covers approximately 68km with 3,309m of gain (~49m/km) across three mountain passes — Scalettapass, Sertigpass, and Fanezfurgga — reaching a highest point of 2,739m. The defining course feature is its descents: the biggest drops 938m over 5.28km at a -17.77% average gradient — aggressive technical alpine terrain on rocky, potentially snow-covered trail. A 13.29km opening climb (1,008m at 7.58% average) sets the tone; the course then alternates between sustained passes and steep rocky drops. Entry costs CHF 169 (~€2.73/km); the Swiss Runners Ticket (free national rail Jul 16–Aug 3) is included. Zürich (ZRH) is approximately 2–2.75 hours by train. Rebranded in 2022 but built on 35+ years of Swiss Alpine Marathon history, drawing approximately 199 finishers in 2024. A bail-out option at km 43 is available. It suits technically experienced mountain runners prepared for genuine high-alpine conditions including potential July snow.
Élévation et Terrain
Mètres totaux
2,606m
D+/KM
38.6m/km
Pour référence, le Tor des Géants 330 km a 73 D+/km.
Pente montante moyenne
10.3%
Pente descendante moyenne
-11.3%
Distribution du gradient de montée
| 2–5% | 8.6 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 5.9 km | |
| 10–15% | 3.4 km | |
| 15–20% | 4.3 km | |
| 20%+ | 2.9 km |
Profil de parcours
AnalysedDétail du terrain
| 37.9% | Montée |
|---|---|
| 27.2% | Plat |
| 34.8% | Descente |
Terrain
Ascensions
Principales montées
| Rank | Length | Elevation gain | Start km | Average gradient | Max gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 km · 1008 m gain starts km 4 · avg 7.6% · max 26.3% | ||||
| 2 | 4.9 km · 677 m gain starts km 29 · avg 13.8% · max 37.9% | ||||
| 3 | 2.9 km · 379 m gain starts km 40 · avg 13.3% · max 22.2% |
Principales descentes
| Rank | Length | Elevation drop | Start km | Average gradient | Max gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 km · 938 m drop starts km 34 · avg -17.8% · max -44.8% | ||||
| 2 | 5.7 km · 847 m drop starts km 24 · avg -14.8% · max -38.5% | ||||
| 3 | 2.8 km · 230 m drop starts km 58 · avg -8% · max -16.7% |
Davos X-Trails Diamond 68km: Swiss Alpine Racing, 35 Years in the Making, Measured
Why the Davos X-Trails Diamond Is Defined by Its Descents (938m at -17.77% Average — Top of the Database)▼
Q: How hard is the Davos X-Trails Diamond 68km? A: Very hard. The course covers ~68km with 3,309m of gain across three mountain passes reaching 2,739m. The biggest descent drops 938m in 5.28km at a -17.77% average gradient — among the steepest sustained descents in the DTR database. Snow is possible on the course in July; organizers recommend 4 days of altitude acclimatization before the race. A 14-hour time limit and ITRA 3 points reflect the course's genuine difficulty.
Course Profile — A 13km Opening Climb, Three Passes to 2,739m, and Rocky Alpine Terrain With July Snow▼
Q: Is Davos X-Trails a UTMB qualifier? A: The Diamond 68km earns ITRA 3 points. Check the current UTMB Index listing for whether these points qualify for specific UTMB races — point requirements vary by event and year.
35 Years of Swiss Mountain Racing History: What Davos X-Trails Is and Where It Came From▼
Q: How much does it cost to enter Davos X-Trails Diamond? A: CHF 169 standard entry (Feb 1 – Jul 23, 2026) — approximately €2.73/km at current rates. Early bird entry (December – January) is CHF 125. The entry includes a Swiss Runners Ticket covering national rail travel July 16 – August 3, which offsets transfer costs from Zürich significantly.
Getting There: Zürich, the Train to Davos, and Why Acclimatization Matters▼
Q: When does the 2026 Davos X-Trails Diamond take place? A: Saturday, July 25, 2026. Start at 07:00 from the Davos Sports Centre; cutoff at 21:00 (14-hour time limit). Register via Datasport.
Fichiers de course
Logistique
Aéroport le plus proche
Zürich (ZRH)
Notes
Start: ~2–2.75 hrs by train to Davos Platz / Public transport: excellent (train) / Accommodation: strong in Davos; book early (summer season)
