Wild 70
A 70km race for all the trailers who want to trigger an ultra without crossing the mythical 100km limit! From Kandersteg at the foot of the Oberland summits to Crans-Montana, unfamous Swiss resort, you will live an extraordinary experience
Race Category
Running Stones
3
Finals Access
A start at the foot of the most beautiful peaks of the Bernese Oberland
Kandersteg welcomes you to start this new adventure, starting with a first ascent to the Bunderschrinde, one of the region's wildest and most authentic peaks, will get you up and running while offering you a dazzling landscape to start your quest. You will then head to Adelboden and its famous Chuenisbärgli World Cup ski run, to follow in the footsteps of the champions. A final pass, Hahnenmoospass, to cross before descending to the charming village of Lenk and heading towards Iffigenalp, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the region.
The Rawil pass, a few kilometres further on, will allow you to return to the Valais side and you will then reach the sublime Tseuzier lake and its dam before crossing the footbridge which will lead you to the Ro bisse, the last breathtaking corridor leading to Crans-Montana and its well-deserved finish line!
Practical Info
BEFORE THE EVENT
BY TRAIN
- From Central Valais :
Friday morning
05:23 Sierre => 06:39 Kandersteg
- From High Valais (Brig)
Friday morning
05:14 Brig => 05:52 Kandersteg
- From the Swiss German part :
only the day before start
BY CAR
- From Valais :
Through the Lötschberg tunnel (Goppenstein-Kandersteg : car on the train CHF 28.--).
05:19 Goppenstein => 05:35 Kandersteg
06:03 Goppenstein => 06:19 Kandersteg
06:40 Goppenstein => 06:56 Kandersteg
Click here to book the tickets online
By car to Goppenstein then parking at Goppenstein station (Free) then train Goppenstein (05:38) to Kandersteg (05:52), Fr. 11.--.
To collect the car on Saturday after the race, Crans-Montana - Goppenstein:
- From Swiss German part :
Berne, 1 hour
Zurich, 2 hours
Spiez, 30 minutes
Frutigen, 15 minutes
Please note that these timetables may be subject to adjustment.
Shuttle reservations will be opened at a later date.
Find all information about runner shuttles and supporters shuttles.
- Crans-Montana, Place Ycoor
Thursday, 12th of September, 2024 : from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Kandersteg, Ice rink, Eisbahnweg
Friday, 13th of September, 2023 : from 5:00 am to 6:45 am
ATTENTION: these timings may be subject to change.
All clothing must be the correct size for the competitor and without having been modified in any way after leaving the factory. You carry this equipment on you or in a pack which is not interchangeable during the race.
You have to bring the full list of mandatory equipment below. According to the weather forecast, we will remove some from the list if we consider they will not be useful. The final list will be confirmed 1 or 2 days before the race.
- Running pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race.
- Smartphone:
- the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race:
- with international roaming that works in Switzerland.
- Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers, not mask/block their number and do not forget to start the race with the battery fully charged.
- Keep the phone ON at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty.
- LiveTrail application installed and activated in order to locate you in case of emergency.
- An external battery is highly recommended.
- Personal cup 15 cl/5oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
- Minimum water supply of 1 liter.
- Food reserve. Recommendation of 800kcal (ex : 2 gels + 2 power bars)
- Two working headlamps with spare cells/batteries for each headlamp.
- Recommendation of 200 lumens or more for the main torch light
- Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 55 inches x 80 inches or survival bag
- Whistle .
- Self-adhering elastic bandage for bandaging or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm / 40 inches x 2,5 inches)
- Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains. The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (e.g.. Outdry)
- *minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber (10,000 mm).
- **RET value recommended: minimum of 13.
- the jacket must have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer.
- the seams must be sealed.
- the jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof. Air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back) are accepted.
- It is the runner's responsibility to judge, with these criteria if their jacket fits the regulations stated to face bad weather in the mountains. But during a check, the judgment is made by the person in charge.
- Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks to cover the legs completely.
- Waterproof overpants
- Additional warm second layer: a warm second layer top with long sleeves (excluding cotton) weighing at least 180g (6,5 onces) OR the combination of a long-sleeved warm undergarment (first or second layer, excluding cotton) weighing at least 110g (4 onces) and a windproof jacket* with durable water-repellent protection (DWR protection)
- *the wind-proof jacket does not replace the mandatory waterproof jacket, or vice versa
- Warm gloves
- ID passport/ID card
If you choose to take poles, it's for the whole race. It's forbidden to start without poles and take some along the way, or vice versa.
Other recommended equipment (non-exhaustive list)
bowl and kitchenware if you wish to eat a meal. They won't be available on the aid stations.
Spare warm clothing, indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.
Poles in the case of rain or snow for your security on slippery ground.
Vaseline or anti-heat cream.
A 20 CHF note
GPS watch.
Knife or scissors for cutting elasticated bandage.
Emergency sewing kit...
Race officials are entitled to check your backpack at any time during the race.
DURING THE EVENT
When collecting the bib, each participant receives a 30-litre bag.
After having filled it with the items of their choice and closed it, they can deposit it at the start.
The bag will be transported to Crans-Montana Ycoor Square.
No spare bag at Adelboden or Lenk.
Assistance authorized at :
Only one person per runner is allowed to enter the aid stations where assistance is allowed
Adelboden, Zelgstrasse 3, 3715 Adelboden
Barrage de Tseuzier, 1972 Ayent
Supporters may still access the aid stations and encourage their runner, but no assistance may be provided at the points identified as "without assistance".
- Alpschele,
Be careful : only one drinking water point in a fountain
Only access on foot from Kandersteg
Sillerebüel, Sillerenbühl, 3715 Adelboden
Iffigenalp, Berghaus, Iffigenalpstrasse 207E, 3975 Lenk
Cabane Wildstrubel, Wildstrubelhütte, 3975 Lenk
WARNING: The road from Adelboden to Lenk through the Hahnemoos Pass is closed all year round and forbidden to unauthorized vehicles. You will need to drive through Frutigen and Spiez to reach Lenk, allowing about 1h30 of driving time.
The organisation will provide shuttles to bring the runners back to Crans-Montana in case of withdrawal or if the time limits are exceeded.
For logistical or traffic reasons, bus schedules may be subject to delays.
Withdrawals can be made at the following points:
- Adelboden
- Lenk
- Iffigenalp
- Tseuzier
Outside these points, no shuttle service can be guaranteed.
AFTER THE EVENT
All the following post-race services are available in the Ycoor square, just a few metres from the finish arch:
- Men's and women's showers/changing rooms
- Rest room
- Finisher's prizes
- Runners' bags
- Doctor, samaritans
- Massage service
- Post-race meals, refreshment stands
- Awards ceremony
- Entertainment
- Men's and women's WC
You can find the map here
Around the race
Plan your stay and check out all the tourist activities and experiences around the Wildstrubel massif.
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