Zermatt Marathon

Täsch, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland

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

The Zermatt Marathon race traverses 26.1 miles through Täsch, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland. Elevation gain totals 7,602 feet, with 2,694 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 4.0 miles and gains 1,770 feet. Vertical rate measures 294 feet of gain per mile. About 61% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 85.94th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The race draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Valais/Wallis.