Matterhorn Ultraks Trail "Mountain"
This course demands a great deal of effort, even though endurance athletes regard it as “medium” distance. Runners cover a total of 32 km, with ascents and descents of 2,000 vertical metres.
- Type Trail running
- Difficulty medium
- Duration 3,05 h
- Distance 32,1 km
- Ascent 2000 m
- Descent 2000 m
- Lowest point 1620 m
- Highest point 2583 m
Description
The Matterhorn Ultraks Trail races have taken place every August since 2012. The routes are devised so that non-runners also enjoy an impressive spectacle and can cheer on the competitors.
The Mountain race takes place over a medium-distance course through the glorious mountain landscape around Zermatt. Leading along footpaths, it features the suspension bridge at Furi, 90 m above the Gornerschlucht gorge – an impressive moment for runners.
- For spectators: exciting viewpoints at Sunnegga, Riffelalp and Schwarzsee
- For spectators: start and finish in Zermatt
- For spectators: lift access (packages for friends of runners)
- Option to help as a volunteer
Zermatt - Ried - oberer Höhenweg - Sunnegga - Riffelalp - Gletschergarten - Furi - Schwarzsee - Stafel - Zmutt - Zermatt
Distance: 32 km
D+ 2,000 and D- 2,000
No compulsory equipment specifications are set by the organising committee.
Recommended:
- Suitable footwear
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof and long-sleeved shirt)
- Mobile phone
- Survival blanket
Refreshment stations are located along the route.
Please observe the Rules & Regulations of the Matterhorn Ultraks.