Scenic Trail 120 km trail running route — Switzerland · Ticino

Switzerland · Ticino

Scenic Trail

Distance

120 km

Date

June 12, 2026

Entry fee

174 CHF

€ / km

€1.58

Swiss postcard trails: big mountain views, polished organization, and friendly alpine village vibes.

Elevation and Terrain

Total Meters

8700m

D+/KM

72.5m/km

For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.

Avg Uphill Gradient

16.4%

Avg Downhill Gradient

-15.4%

Uphill gradient distribution

2–5%
6.7 km
5–10%
10.4 km
10–15%
8.1 km
15–20%
9.2 km
20%+
17.0 km

Route Profile

Analysed 2026-05-02

Terrain breakdown

44%Uphill10%Flat47%Downhill

Terrain

Alpine

Climbs

Scenic Trail climbs and descents profile

Top climbs

1

4.0 km · 737 m gain

starts km 58 · avg 18.5% · max 71.3%

2

5.9 km · 674 m gain

starts km 41 · avg 11.4% · max 47.5%

3

3.3 km · 649 m gain

starts km 53 · avg 19.9% · max 57.3%

Top descents

1

10.0 km · 1333 m drop

starts km 32 · avg -13.3% · max -38.8%

2

4.4 km · 806 m drop

starts km 62 · avg -18.2% · max -43.3%

3

4.1 km · 729 m drop

starts km 100 · avg -18.0% · max -50.4%

Race files

Logistics

Nearest airport

Milan Malpensa (MXP) / Zürich (ZRH)

Notes

Start: ~1–2 hrs (MXP) or ~2.5–3.5 hrs (ZRH) / Public transport: Possible via Lugano + local bus/taxi; car easier / Accommodation: Good around Lugano; race weekend can fill

Last checked: February 23, 2026Official Website →