Switzerland · Canton Grisons (Val Surses / Parc Ela)
Swiss Irontrail
Distance
78 km
Date
June 27, 2026
Entry fee
150 CHF
€ / km
€2.10
Graubünden mountain odyssey: long ridges, huge vert, and a quietly brutal alpine challenge.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
4996m
D+/KM
64.05m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
13.8%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-14.3%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
8.2 km · 774 m gain
starts km 5 · avg 9.5% · max 61.8%
5.7 km · 740 m gain
starts km 20 · avg 13.0% · max 51.5%
4.5 km · 515 m gain
starts km 0 · avg 11.5% · max 39.1%
Top descents
6.9 km · 1006 m drop
starts km 48 · avg -14.6% · max -44.8%
11.0 km · 778 m drop
starts km 66 · avg -7.1% · max -40.3%
3.7 km · 494 m drop
starts km 26 · avg -13.0% · max -31.9%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Zürich (ZRH)
Notes
Start: ~2.5–3.5 hrs drive/train+bus to Savognin / Public transport: feasible but slow (train to Chur/Thusis + bus) / Accommodation: limited in Val Surses; book early
FAR
It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.
