Switzerland · Canton Grisons (Val Surses / Parc Ela)
Swiss Irontrail
Distance
55 km
Date
June 27, 2026
Entry fee
110 CHF
€ / km
€2.18
Graubünden mountain odyssey: long ridges, huge vert, and a quietly brutal alpine challenge.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
4199m
D+/KM
76.35m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
14.8%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-15.1%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
8.5 km · 757 m gain
starts km 5 · avg 8.9% · max 53.9%
5.7 km · 743 m gain
starts km 20 · avg 13.0% · max 53.8%
4.4 km · 515 m gain
starts km 0 · avg 11.7% · max 37.1%
Top descents
6.9 km · 1006 m drop
starts km 48 · avg -14.6% · max -43.1%
3.7 km · 495 m drop
starts km 26 · avg -13.3% · max -32.8%
2.4 km · 480 m drop
starts km 17 · avg -20.0% · max -39.7%
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.
