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Matterhorn Ultraks Trail "Sky"
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On the Gornergrat sectionPhoto: Zermatt Tourismus
The Matterhorn Ultraks Trail races have taken place every August since 2012. The routes are devised so that non-runners also enjoy an impressive spectacle and can cheer on the competitors.
The Sky course follows a breathtaking route with extended open stretches as well as high summits. It’s an ideal course for athletes who can run fast on a technically challenging course complete with a gruelling climb up to 3,100 m on the Gornergrat. Only a true champion can master this circuit, the cult course of the Matterhorn Ultraks Trail contest.
- Circuit around the Zermatt region
- For spectators: exciting viewpoints at Sunnegga, Gornergrat, Riffelalp, Schwarzsee
- For spectators: lift access (packages for friends of runners)
- Option to help as a volunteer
Track types
Safety information
Please observe the Rules & Regulations of the Matterhorn Ultraks.
Tips and hints
www.ultraks.com/en/Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Zermatt - Ried - oberer Höhenweg - Sunnegga - Gornergrat - Riffelalp - Furi - Schwarzsee - Stafel - Trift - Schweifinen - Zermatt
Distance: 49 km
D+ 3,600 and D- 3,600
Public transport
By train to the Matterhorn village: 3½ hours from Zürich airport or 4 hours from Geneva airport. Change at Visp onto the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway). From Visp, the railway leads through the Mattertal valley past idyllic small villages to Zermatt.Zermatt is also the start and finish point for the world-famous Glacier Express panoramic train journey (Zermatt to St. Moritz or Davos).
By road
Zermatt is car-free. Private vehicles are permitted only as far as Täsch (5 km before Zermatt). The Täsch–Zermatt road is closed to the public.Onward travel to Zermatt is either by private taxi or shuttle train. Trains depart every 20 minutes; the journey takes about 12 minutes, and ends at the Bahnhofplatz in Zermatt.
Parking
Täsch has car parks with both covered and open-air parking – e.g. at the Matterhorn Terminal or privately operated facilities.Onward travel: see “Getting there”.
Coordinates
Equipment
No compulsory equipment specifications are set by the organising committee.
Recommended:
- Suitable footwear
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof and long-sleeved shirt)
- Mobile phone
- Survival blanket
Refreshment stations are located along the route.
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