Switzerland · Canton Grisons
Davos X-Trails
Distance
67.6 km
Date
July 25, 2026
Entry fee
169 CHF
€ / km
€2.73
Swiss alpine resort racing: high passes, polished logistics, and a tough 68K in Davos.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
2606m
D+/KM
38.55m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
10.3%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-11.3%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-01Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
13.3 km · 1008 m gain
starts km 4 · avg 7.6% · max 26.3%
4.9 km · 677 m gain
starts km 29 · avg 13.8% · max 37.9%
2.9 km · 379 m gain
starts km 40 · avg 13.3% · max 22.2%
Top descents
5.3 km · 938 m drop
starts km 34 · avg -17.8% · max -44.8%
5.7 km · 847 m drop
starts km 24 · avg -14.8% · max -38.5%
2.8 km · 230 m drop
starts km 58 · avg -8.0% · max -16.7%
Why the Davos X-Trails Diamond Is Defined by Its Descents (938m at -17.77% Average — Top of the Database)
Q: How hard is the Davos X-Trails Diamond 68km? A: Very hard. The course covers ~68km with 3,309m of gain across three mountain passes reaching 2,739m. The biggest descent drops 938m in 5.28km at a -17.77% average gradient — among the steepest sustained descents in the DTR database. Snow is possible on the course in July; organizers recommend 4 days of altitude acclimatization before the race. A 14-hour time limit and ITRA 3 points reflect the course's genuine difficulty.
Course Profile — A 13km Opening Climb, Three Passes to 2,739m, and Rocky Alpine Terrain With July Snow
Q: Is Davos X-Trails a UTMB qualifier? A: The Diamond 68km earns ITRA 3 points. Check the current UTMB Index listing for whether these points qualify for specific UTMB races — point requirements vary by event and year.
35 Years of Swiss Mountain Racing History: What Davos X-Trails Is and Where It Came From
Q: How much does it cost to enter Davos X-Trails Diamond? A: CHF 169 standard entry (Feb 1 – Jul 23, 2026) — approximately €2.73/km at current rates. Early bird entry (December – January) is CHF 125. The entry includes a Swiss Runners Ticket covering national rail travel July 16 – August 3, which offsets transfer costs from Zürich significantly.
Getting There: Zürich, the Train to Davos, and Why Acclimatization Matters
Q: When does the 2026 Davos X-Trails Diamond take place? A: Saturday, July 25, 2026. Start at 07:00 from the Davos Sports Centre; cutoff at 21:00 (14-hour time limit). Register via Datasport.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Zürich (ZRH)
Notes
Start: ~2–2.75 hrs by train to Davos Platz / Public transport: excellent (train) / Accommodation: strong in Davos; book early (summer season)
