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Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is one of the finest running events in the Alps. Start in St. Niklaus, finish in Zermatt – with the option of racing all the way to the top of the Gornergrat.
Details
Type
Trail running
Difficulty
Hard
Duration
5 h 5 min
Distance
41,948 km
Ascent
1840 m
Descent
405 m
Lowest point
1083 m
Highest point
2584 m
The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is one of the finest running events in the Alps. Start in St. Niklaus, finish in Zermatt – with the option of racing all the way to the top of the Gornergrat.
Details
Type
Trail running
Difficulty
Hard
Duration
5 h 5 min
Distance
41,948 km
Ascent
1840 m
Descent
405 m
Lowest point
1083 m
Highest point
2584 m
Description
For the marathon, ultra marathon, marathon relay and half marathon alike, the number of places is always limited. It’s therefore advisable to register early. The half marathon from Zermatt up the Riffelberg is also highly popular.
- Annual, at the beginning of July
- Marathon relay with 2 runners
- Special “mobile grandstand” train from St. Niklaus to Zermatt
- Option to help as a volunteer
- Entertainment and fair-style atmosphere on the Bahnhofplatz by Zermatt station
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Route
Start point
St. Niklaus (1,116 m)
End point
Riffelberg (2,585 m)
Rating
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Map
You can reach more detailed information for tour specifics by ©Outdooractive from the link placed below the map.
Properties
- Refreshment options
- Route tour
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Cultural highlights
- Faunistic highlights