Switzerland · Valais
Distance
43 km
Date
Entry fee
144
€ / km
€3.65
Verbier Marathon is a 43km alpine trail race held on July 11–12, 2026 in Valais, Switzerland, starting from Moay (Bruson) via cable car and finishing in Verbier. Part of the Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB event — described as the oldest ultra trail in Switzerland — the course gains 3,000m (69.8 m/km) across Mont Rogneux (3,084m), the Panossière glacier suspension bridge, and panoramic ridgelines with Grand Combin and Mont Blanc views.
The average uphill gradient of 15.9% is estimated in the top 7% of European trail races; the average downhill of −15.9% may rank even higher — estimated top 4–6%. The biggest descent drops 1,572m over 11.9 km; a final climb at km 37.53 (642m, 12.9% avg) returns runners to Verbier from below. All distances are sold out. Entry fee not published (sold out). Geneva Airport (GVA) is 134 minutes away. With 2 UTMB Running Stones (50K category), the Verbier Marathon suits technically capable alpine runners with some of the most demanding gradient density in the European 40–50km race calendar.
Total Meters
3,000m
D+/KM
69.8m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
15.9%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-15.9%
| 2–5% | 1.8 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 4.5 km | |
| 10–15% | 4.2 km | |
| 15–20% | 2.5 km | |
| 20%+ | 5.6 km |
| 43.7% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 9.9% | Flat |
| 46.4% | Downhill |
| 1 | 7.0 km · 721 m gain starts km 0 · avg 10.3% · max 38.1% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 5.0 km · 642 m gain starts km 38 · avg 12.9% · max 39.3% |
| 3 | 2.6 km · 599 m gain starts km 10 · avg 22.7% · max 88.1% |
| 1 | 11.9 km · 1,572 m drop starts km 21 · avg -13.2% · max -44.0% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 4.4 km · 839 m drop starts km 12 · avg -19.3% · max -42.7% |
| 3 | 1.3 km · 301 m drop starts km 18 · avg -23.0% · max -44.9% |
Among the steepest 43km races in Europe. At ~69.8 m/km elevation density — estimated top 10–17% of the DTR database — it packs more vertical per kilometre than almost any other race in this distance bracket. Average uphill gradient 15.88% and downhill −15.94% are both estimated top ~10% of European ultras. A 1,572m descent over 12km and a late-race return climb of 642m at km 37.53 define the physical arc of the race.
Yes — all distances are sold out for 2026. Register as soon as the 2027 window opens via verbier.utmb.world. The event draws 5,400+ runners from 65 countries across all distances.
Yes — 2 UTMB Running Stones (50K category) toward the UTMB Mont-Blanc lottery.
Entry fee not publicly available — race is sold out and fee removed from UTMB site. Check verbier.utmb.world when 2027 registration opens (~spring).
Geneva Airport (GVA) is approximately 134 minutes away. By public transport: train Geneva → Martigny (~1.5 hrs), bus/taxi to Verbier. The start is cable-car accessed from Le Châble (above Verbier) — verify shuttle arrangements from the official runner's guide. Book Verbier accommodation immediately when you register — the luxury resort fills fast for the race weekend.
Nearest airport
Geneva (GVA)
Notes
Start: ~2–2.5 hrs by car or train to Martigny + bus/taxi to Verbier / Public transport: good (train to Martigny) + bus to Verbier / Accommodation: strong but fills fast in Verbier; book early
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