XtraTrail Lavaux

What is the Xtratrail Lavaux 50km course profile? The XTRA 50 covers 50 kilometres with 2,100 metres of elevation gain — a vertical density of 42 metres per kilometre. The course features 16 sustained climbs; the biggest single ascent gains 425 metres over 3.3km. Only 3 percent of the course exceeds 20 percent gradient, making it significantly more accessible than most Swiss mountain races. Flat sections account for 23.4 percent of the route — more than the DiscoverTrailRaces database average — consistent with the lakeside and vineyard terrace character of the terrain.

Is the Lavaux a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Yes. The Lavaux viticultural terraces were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, recognised for their exceptional cultural landscape of terraced vineyards cultivated above Lake Geneva since the 11th century. The Xtratrail Lavaux 50km runs directly through this protected landscape from Lutry, making it one of the very few trail races in the world to traverse a UNESCO-inscribed cultural landscape.

How much does Xtratrail Lavaux cost to enter? Entry fees for the XTRA 50 follow a tiered structure at 70, 80, or 90 CHF — Swiss francs, not euros — depending on registration timing. This is exceptional value for a Swiss ITRA-certified event (1.09 ITRA points awarded). Check xtratraillavaux.ch for the 2026 registration window and current tier pricing.

What distances are available at Xtratrail Lavaux? Five distances are offered: XTRA 50 (50km, D+ 2,100m), XTRA 34 (34km, D+ 1,561m), XTRA 20 (20km, D+ 870m), XTRA 10 (10km, D+ 350m — also available as Nordic Walking and Walking), and XTRA 5 / XFUN 5 (5km). Children's races of 1km and 2km (XKIDS) are held in Lutry town, making this a full family and multi-level festival event.