
Switzerland · Vaud
XtraTrail Lavaux
Distance
50 km
Date
May 31, 2026
Entry fee
70 CHF
€ / km
€1.53
Vineyards to lake views: terraced Lavaux climbs with postcard scenery and easy Swiss access.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
2100m
D+/KM
42m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
11.5%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-12.3%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
3.3 km · 425 m gain
starts km 5 · avg 12.8% · max 44.9%
5.5 km · 329 m gain
starts km 19 · avg 6.0% · max 39.6%
4.6 km · 181 m gain
starts km 0 · avg 3.9% · max 36.4%
Top descents
6.1 km · 538 m drop
starts km 29 · avg -8.8% · max -49.7%
5.7 km · 258 m drop
starts km 8 · avg -4.5% · max -93.8%
2.8 km · 193 m drop
starts km 26 · avg -7.0% · max -49.6%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Geneva (GVA)
Notes
Start: ~1–1.5 hrs / Public transport: Strong (train to Lausanne/Vevey + local); car optional / Accommodation: Excellent (Lausanne/Vevey/Montreux) but pricey in peak season


