Switzerland · Bern / Valais
Wildstrubel by UTMB
Distance
55 km
Date
September 12, 2026
Entry fee
275 CHF
€ / km
€5.45
UTMB in Kandersteg: big vertical, alpine ridges, and classic Swiss mountain town logistics.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3300m
D+/KM
60m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
14.4%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-13.8%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
12.0 km · 1718 m gain
starts km 20 · avg 14.3% · max 61.5%
3.4 km · 489 m gain
starts km 7 · avg 14.3% · max 39.8%
3.8 km · 436 m gain
starts km 1 · avg 11.6% · max 19.5%
Top descents
10.4 km · 1011 m drop
starts km 32 · avg -9.7% · max -50.3%
7.3 km · 953 m drop
starts km 11 · avg -13.1% · max -45.8%
1.9 km · 292 m drop
starts km 44 · avg -15.0% · max -32.8%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Bern (BRN) / Zürich (ZRH) / Geneva (GVA)
Notes
Start: ~1.5–3 hrs to Kandersteg/Crans-Montana areas (route-dependent) / Public transport: excellent (Swiss rail) / Accommodation: limited in mountain towns; book early (summer)
