Wild 25 Leukerbad

Starting in the heart of Leukerbad, famous for its numerous thermal baths, among the best-known in Switzerland, the first 4 km will take you on a gentle climb to the Larschi alpine pasture. This easy trail will allow you to find your rhythm and spread out the field.

Then comes the first major climb, taking you along an impressive trail overlooking a cliff – hold on tight! After more than 1,000 metres of elevation gain, you will reach the highest point of the course, at an altitude of 2,233 m, on the plateau of the Varen alpine pasture. By then, you will have covered 10 km. Take the opportunity to refuel and treat yourself to a piece of alpine cheese or some dried beef.

Next comes a descending traverse offering breathtaking views of around 40 peaks rising above 4,000 metres in the Valais Alps.

After crossing the Tièche mountain stream, you will join the famous and picturesque Bisse du Tsittoret, an irrigation channel built in the 15th century. You will follow this relatively flat trail for 5 km before reaching the outskirts of Crans-Montana via Les Barzettes.

Take a look to your right at the legendary finish slope of the Alpine Ski World Cup downhill race. You're almost there! Just 2 km remain on a gently rolling, downhill section before reaching Crans-Montana.

For the final stretch, you will loop around Lake Grenon and pass alongside the Ycoor pond before crossing the finish line in the very heart of Crans-Montana.

An unforgettable finish-line atmosphere awaits!