Trail Running in Switzerland: Take a Hike!
The superlative topography of the Val d’Illiez and the Portes du Soleil is an irresistible sirens’ call for sports and nature lovers. Countless routes and trails crisscross the area over passes and through the valleys between Switzerland and France.
In summer, elite athletes and amateurs alike participate in local races like the Trail des Dents du Midi, the Trail de Bellevue or the Swisspeaks Trail.
Trail route 23 green – Little Bridges Loop
EasyMorginsTrail route 24 blue – Foilleuse loop
EasyMorginsTrail route 25 red: Tour of the Pointe de Bellevue
ModerateMorginsTrail route 26 green : Les Crosets – Chaux Palin
EasyLes CrosetsTrail route 27 blue: Crosets Ridges and Lakes
EasyLes CrosetsTrail route 28 red: Pas de Croisette
ModerateVal-d’IlliezTrail route 33 blue: Christian Rey Bellet Memorial Vertical
ModerateChampéryTrail route 35 blue: Tour de la Croix de Culet
ModerateChampéryTrail route 36 green: Col des Portes du Soleil
EasyLes CrosetsTrail route 55 red – Loop Troistorrents Vallerette
HardVal-d’IlliezTrail Running Portes du Soleil
The ‘Trail Running Portes du Soleil’ experience was created in 2017 for anyone who loves a good challenge, an incredible view and wide-open spaces. This a new kind of Trail, with 48 routes for runners of all levels. The network of 28 chairlifts helps take the sting out of the uphill climbs for some and opens up undreamed of distances for others.
Multi Pass Portes du Soleil
The Multi Pass is included in your tourist tax for Région Dents du Midi. It is therefore available from all accommodation providers in the Valley of Illiez for the duration of your stay. If you do not sleep on site, you can still buy the Multi Pass from the ski lifts for only CHF 18.- per day.