What is the best time to go trail running in Verbier?

From June to October. July offers blooming alpine meadows, August is peak season. September and October are ideal for quieter trails and autumn scenery. High-altitude trails may still be snow-covered before June.

Are there trails suitable for beginners in Verbier?

Yes. Several intermediate routes offer a first mountain trail experience. For a first official race, the Verbier X-Plore (28 km) is the introductory format of the Trail Verbier St-Bernard .

Can I download GPX tracks for the routes?

Yes, each route page offers a GPX track download to import into your watch or navigation app.

What are the most popular trails around Verbier?

Pierre Avoi , the Trail Verbier St-Bernard and Col de Mille are among the most popular routes in the region.

Which trails offer the best views around Verbier?

Pierre Avoi , the Trail Verbier St-Bernard , Col de Mille and the Tour des Cabanes offer the most spectacular panoramas in the region, featuring glaciers, 4,000 M summits and alpine valleys.

What trail races are organised in Verbier?

The Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB is the main event, with four formats: X-Alpine (140 km), X-Traversée, Verbier Marathon and Verbier X-Plore (26 km). The race takes place every year in July.

Does the Trail Verbier St-Bernard award UTMB points?

Yes. Depending on the chosen format, finishers receive between 1 and 4 Running Stones, which can be used for the UTMB Mont-Blanc ballot.

Which numbers to call in case of emergency in the Swiss mountains?

In an emergency: Rega (air rescue) at 1414, police at 117. Always set off with a fully charged phone and let someone know your route.

What equipment should I bring for a trail in Verbier?

Trail shoes, waterproof jacket, food and water, map or GPS, emergency blanket, charged phone. At altitude, weather conditions can change quickly.

Can trail starting points be reached by public transport?

Yes. Several routes are accessible from Verbier village centre on foot or via the gondolas open in summer.

Trail running à Verbier Alpine trails, routes and races

Fresh air, breathtaking views and Alpine trails combine to make you want to push your limits.

Dreaming of following in the footsteps of the Trail Verbier-St-Bernard by UTMB? These and many other routes, devised by experts in the discipline and open to all, are just waiting for you to come along.

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Alpine trails, routes and races 21 trails in Verbier for every level

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Trail : mode on Must-run trail races in Verbier – Val de Bagnes

Every summer, the stakes get higher. The Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB — part of the UTMB World Series — sets the rhythm. Four formats. From 28 km to a 140 km ultra. Cold morning air. Burning legs. The horizon, wide open.

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Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB

Every year, the Trail Verbier St Bernard by UTMB offers four events and two youth races that are open to the most avid or novice trail runners, for everyone’s enjoyment.

Enjoy and stay safe

In the mountains, the natural environement is inherently hazardous. The autors of this page cannot be held liable in any way for the route recommendations and information provided. However, good preparation can mitigate risks and enable you to make the right decisions at the right time.

If in doubt, do not hesitate to cancel or turn back. There are plenty of days with good conditions