Zermatt Marathon

Täsch, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland

26.1 miles (41.9 km) · 7,602 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	26.1 mi (41.9 km)
Elevation gain	7,602 ft (2,317 m)
Average gain	292 ft per mile (55 m per km)
Longest climb	12.1 mi, 1,938 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	47.1%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	17.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Zermatt Marathon

How much elevation gain does Zermatt Marathon have?

Zermatt Marathon has 7,602 ft (2,317 m) of elevation gain over 26.1 miles (41.9 km). That averages 292 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Zermatt Marathon?

The difficulty score for Zermatt Marathon is 17.1 of 100. That is harder than 87% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Zermatt Marathon?

The longest climb on Zermatt Marathon runs 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and gains 1,938 ft (591 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47.1%.