Switzerland · Bernese Oberland
Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB
Distance
51 km
Date
July 18, 2026
Entry fee
245 CHF
€ / km
€5.24
UTMB in the Jungfrau: towering peaks, huge climbs, and high-alpine drama around Grindelwald.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3100m
D+/KM
60.78m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
13.8%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-14.9%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
10.1 km · 1000 m gain
starts km 0 · avg 9.9% · max 66.1%
2.9 km · 615 m gain
starts km 22 · avg 21.6% · max 46.0%
4.2 km · 307 m gain
starts km 11 · avg 7.3% · max 26.7%
Top descents
8.7 km · 729 m drop
starts km 25 · avg -8.4% · max -50.6%
3.2 km · 679 m drop
starts km 41 · avg -21.0% · max -61.2%
4.3 km · 671 m drop
starts km 35 · avg -16.0% · max -70.6%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Zürich (ZRH) / Geneva (GVA) / Bern (BRN)
Notes
Start: ~2–3 hrs by train to Grindelwald (ZRH/GVA) / Public transport: excellent (train to Grindelwald) / Accommodation: strong but expensive in Jungfrau region; book early
