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.
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A trail for beginners, ideal for enjoying yourself in a typically Swiss natural setting. This trail takes you through the Morgins area, with only a slight gradient.
Trail route 23 green – Little Bridges Loop
EasyMorgins
01h156.8 km238 m238 m
A trail for beginners, ideal for enjoying yourself in a typically Swiss natural setting. This trail takes you through the Morgins area, with only a slight gradient.
Trail route 23 green – Little Bridges Loop
EasyMorgins
01h156.8 km238 m238 m
This course allows you to perfect your downhill technique, while enjoying the exceptional panoramic view of the Dents du Midi from Morgins.
Trail route 24 blue – Foilleuse loop
EasyMorgins
01h157 km84 m577 m
A challenging trail route from Morgins through forests, rivers, and alpine pastures, leading to Pointe de Bellevue with its stunning 360° views of Lake Geneva, Dents du Midi, and Mont Blanc. An unforgettable and thrilling adventure!
Trail route 25 red: Tour of the Pointe de Bellevue
HardMorgins
03h2015.9 km911 m902 m
A challenging trail route from Morgins through forests, rivers, and alpine pastures, leading to Pointe de Bellevue with its stunning 360° views of Lake Geneva, Dents du Midi, and Mont Blanc. An unforgettable and thrilling adventure!
Trail route 25 red: Tour of the Pointe de Bellevue
HardMorgins
03h2015.9 km911 m902 m
This low-tech route is ideal for beginner runners. The route is easy to access and short in distance. If you want to get some height, you can take the Crosets 8 chairlift up to the top.
Trail route 26 green : Les Crosets – Chaux Palin
EasyLes Crosets
01h155.8 km304 m304 m
This low-tech route is ideal for beginner runners. The route is easy to access and short in distance. If you want to get some height, you can take the Crosets 8 chairlift up to the top.
Trail route 26 green : Les Crosets – Chaux Palin
EasyLes Crosets
01h155.8 km304 m304 m
Loop from Pointe des Mossettes (2,277 m) with a 360° panoramic view, then descent to Lac Vert and Lac de Chésery through alpine pastures and mountain trails.
Trail route 27 blue: Crosets Ridges and Lakes
EasyLes Crosets
01h509 km297 m844 m
Discover the Val d’Illiez on a harmonious circuit of asphalt and pastures.
Trail route 28 red: Pas de Croisette
HardVal-d’Illiez
02h5011.5 km930 m930 m
A vertical course that lets you work on your stride on hills. Inspired by the Christian Rey Bellet trail, a tribute to one of Champéry’s most emblematic figures. Loop possible with the variant.
Trail route 33 blue: Christian Rey Bellet Memorial Vertical
ModerateChampéry
02h005.8 km920 m30 m
A vertical course that lets you work on your stride on hills. Inspired by the Christian Rey Bellet trail, a tribute to one of Champéry’s most emblematic figures. Loop possible with the variant.
Trail route 33 blue: Christian Rey Bellet Memorial Vertical
ModerateChampéry
02h005.8 km920 m30 m
Lovely loop from Champery, passing through Les Crosets and the mythical Croix de Culet.
Trail route 35 blue: Tour de la Croix de Culet
EasyChampéry
02h2012 km669 m678 m
Trail 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.
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