XtraTrail Lavaux  50 km trail running route — Switzerland · Vaud

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

2–5%
4.9 km
5–10%
5.7 km
10–15%
4.0 km
15–20%
2.0 km
20%+
3.0 km

Route Profile

Analysed 2026-05-02

Terrain breakdown

40%Uphill23%Flat37%Downhill

Terrain

Pre-AlpineVineyard

Climbs

XtraTrail Lavaux  climbs and descents profile

Top climbs

1

3.3 km · 425 m gain

starts km 5 · avg 12.8% · max 44.9%

2

5.5 km · 329 m gain

starts km 19 · avg 6.0% · max 39.6%

3

4.6 km · 181 m gain

starts km 0 · avg 3.9% · max 36.4%

Top descents

1

6.1 km · 538 m drop

starts km 29 · avg -8.8% · max -49.7%

2

5.7 km · 258 m drop

starts km 8 · avg -4.5% · max -93.8%

3

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

Last checked: February 23, 2026Official Website →