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Trail runs in Valais

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The 10 most beautiful trail runs in Valais

Bettmeralp - Fiescheralp - Märjela - Hohbalm - Bettmeralp
Trail Running · Aletsch Arena
Bettmeralp - Fiescheralp - Märjela - Hohbalm - Bettmeralp
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult Open
23.2 km
4:40 h
914 m
914 m
Moderate trail running without steep climbs. You conquer about 860 meters of elevation with sensational panoramic views of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the Valais mountains.
Aletsch Arena AG
Shortly after the Dischtelalp
Trail Running · Saas-Almagell
Mattmark - Monte Moro Trail
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult Open
27.9 km
6:00 h
1,308 m
1,308 m
The trail run leads on historic paths from Saas-Almagell over the Mattmark dam to the Italian-Swiss border, the Monte Moro Pass.
Saastal Tourismus AG
Heimischgartu chapel with a view of the mountains
Trail Running · Saas-Balen
Heimischgarte Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
14.4 km
3:15 h
828 m
828 m
The trail leads through the alpine hamlets above Saas-Grund and Saas-Balen and offers a beautiful run through the cool alpine larch forest.
Saastal Tourismus AG
View from the Almageller Höhenweg towards Mattmark
Trail Running · Saas-Fee/Saastal
Almageller Höhenweg Trail
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult Open
21.5 km
4:30 h
1,100 m
1,100 m
This trail offers everything a trail runner's heart desires. From up- and downhills through cool larch forests to a dreamlike passage along the Almageller Höhenweg, it has it all.
Saastal Tourismus AG
On the last day, you reach the Matterhorn from an unusual angle
Trail Running · Canton of Valais
Via Valais Mountain Lodge Ze Seewjinu - Zermatt (Stage 9)
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
5
26.8 km
5:45 h
1,123 m
1,807 m
The 27 kilometers of the final stage of the Via Valais lead you along a beautiful singletrail to the foot of the Matterhorn before you reach the famous mountain town of Zermatt.
Valais/Wallis Promotion
Section of the Europaweg
Trail Running · Canton of Valais
Via Valais Randa - Mountain Lodge Ze Seewjinu (stage 8)
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
5
26.6 km
6:05 h
1,890 m
1,000 m
This eighth section follows the Europaweg, a singletrack with views over the Mattertal. Set out on an inspiring stage that brings you closer to the Matterhorn and your arrival in Zermatt.
Valais/Wallis Promotion
After a descent of more than 2000 meters in altitude, the route enters the Mattertal
Trail Running · Canton of Valais
Via Valais Turtmann hut - Randa (Stage 7)
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
5
19.3 km
4:50 h
1,186 m
2,296 m
Discover the flagship stage of the Via Valais, its varied terrains, its incredible panoramas, and its highest point at 3610 meters, making it the highest trail in the Alps.
Valais/Wallis Promotion
You leave Zinal behind and walk for two days in nature before reaching the next village, Randa.
Trail Running · Canton of Valais
Via Valais Zinal - Turtmann Hut (Stage 6)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
22 km
5:10 h
1,783 m
933 m
Turn your "Bonjour" into a "Tagwohl" as you cross the border between German-speaking and Western Switzerland on this sixth 19-kilometer stage, which is rich in climbs.
Valais/Wallis Promotion
Shortly before the glacier with a view of the Strahlhorn and Fluchthorn
Trail Running · Saas-Fee
Glacier Trail (Trailrunning)
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
No ratings (yet)
29.9 km
6:50 h
1,761 m
1,633 m
A day route of the highest class! The Glacier Trail offers pure variety: alpine panorama, singletrail, mountain hut stops, glacier crossing and a rapid downhill and requires experience in alpine trail running.
Saastal Tourismus AG
At the Mattmark Dam
Trail Running · Saas-Almagell
Jatzilicku-Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
No ratings (yet)
23.7 km
5:30 h
1,463 m
1,463 m
This trail run has a bit of everything: It starts with a long ascent and leads through two lonely valleys and the Swiss-Italian border to the largest earth dam in Europe, the Mattmark dam. 
Saastal Tourismus AG
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  • August 08, 2026
    Vanessa *
    Community
    August 08, 2026
    Très varié est ce que je reléverais en 1er! Difficile par endroits (il faut tenir bon) Indications: au top - sauf 1-2 endroits. A FAIRE!!
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    Challenging Solitude Variety of paths
    Written August 08, 2026
    Trail Running
    5 - Vertical Ollon-Crans
  • September 17, 2024
    Jakob Langmann
    Community
    war gut
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    Photo: Jakob Langmann, Community
    Written September 17, 2024
    Trail Running
    Sierre-Zinal - 50th Edition
  • August 04, 2022
    Edwin Keulers
    Community
    July 18, 2022
    Found this trailrunroute on this page. Beforehand I was a bit concerned about the part between petit and grand Col Ferret but this was lovely meadows, a spectacular view over Italy and only a few parts where there's a more steep climb. I could enjoy the views and the solitude there before joining the crowded path of the TMB. The "extra" part after la Peule before returning to la Fouly was optional for me. I decided at la Peule to do that part as well and I'm glad I did. Solitude and silence again. A steep climb but through lovely bushes and flowers into a beautifull valley.
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    Written August 04, 2022
    Trail Running
    Val Ferret from La Fouly
  • June 26, 2022
    Gerhard Zellner 
    Community
    June 25, 2022
    Traumhaft schöne Natur. Anspruchsvolle Downhills
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    Written June 26, 2022
    Trail Running
    Noville - Lake Taney - Col de la Croix - Noville
  • April 23, 2022
    Gerhard Zellner 
    Community
    Wunderschöner Trail. Landschaftlich, super technisch anspruchsvolle Wege.
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    Written April 23, 2022
    Trail Running
    Saturday Morning Run
  • July 22, 2021
    david albasini
    Community
    July 13, 2020
    Magnifique parcours . Attention sur les hauts de Pinsec dans la forêt une partie du chemin n'était pas entretenue et assez dangereuse (sur un petit segment le chemin semble s être effondré ). Quelques sueurs froides ;)
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    Photo: david albasini, Community
    Photo: david albasini, Community
    Photo: david albasini, Community
    Photo: david albasini, Community
    Photo: david albasini, Community
    Photo: david albasini, Community
    Photo: david albasini, Community
    Written July 22, 2021
    Trail Running
    Sarrasins Trail / Vercorin
  • September 11, 2020
    Markus Mayr
    Community
    September 07, 2020
    Der Europaweg bietet Bergromantik pur. Die Option zum Rothorn unbedingt machen, sehr origineller Weg. Nur die massiven Umwelteingriffe für den Skitourismus rund um das Rothorn trüben etwas das Bild. Alternative Übernachtung an der Fluhalp ist auch sehr zu empfehlen.
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    Written September 11, 2020
    Trail Running
    Via Valais Randa - Mountain Lodge Ze Seewjinu (stage 8)
  • September 11, 2020
    Markus Mayr
    Community
    Endlose Trails mit ununterbrochen Blick aufs Matterhorn. Der Edelweißweg mit seinem grandiosen Blick aufs Monte Rosa Massiv und das Matterhorn bildet einen würdigen Abschluss des Via Valais.
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    Written September 11, 2020
    Trail Running
    Via Valais Mountain Lodge Ze Seewjinu - Zermatt (Stage 9)
  • September 07, 2020
    Markus Mayr
    Community
    September 05, 2020
    Wer 100% Trail sucht ist hier richtig.
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    Auf den Spuren der Legende „Sierre - Zinal“
    Photo: Markus Mayr, Community
    Written September 07, 2020
    Trail Running
    Via Valais Zinal - Turtmann Hut (Stage 6)
  • September 07, 2020
    Markus Mayr
    Community
    September 06, 2020
    Der Abstecher zum Barrhorn lohnt sich und ist für jeden der mit der Höhe klar kommt gut zu machen. Einer der vielen Superlative der die Via Valais so besonders macht!
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    Die letzten Meter zum Schöllijoch
    Photo: Markus Mayr, Community
    Written September 07, 2020
    Trail Running
    Via Valais Turtmann hut - Randa (Stage 7)
  • August 28, 2020
    Arlen Schmidt
    Community
    Pretty tough. Very steep start from Zermatt to Trift. Moderately steep between Trift and Höhbalmen. Terrain downhill down to Z’mutt can be tricky in places and risk of rolled ankle and/or fall (both happened to me, though no major damage). Can pick up some time from Z’mutt down to Zermatt. Overall 2h 40m measuring 22km / +1,200m on my GPS.
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    Further along to trail past Hölbalmen
    Photo: Arlen Schmidt, Community
    About 2/3 way up to Trift
    Photo: Arlen Schmidt, Community
    Trift bergrrstaurant
    Photo: Arlen Schmidt, Community
    Written August 28, 2020
    Trail Running
    Circular route Zermatt Höhbalmen
  • July 31, 2019
    Michael Dougoud
    Community
    July 24, 2019
    Belle promenade. Juste à faire attention au lac ou il faut bifurquer à gauche(moi je me suis trompé et j ai du rajouter des km)...
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    Photo: Michael Dougoud, Community
    Photo: Michael Dougoud, Community
    Photo: Michael Dougoud, Community
    Written July 31, 2019
    Trail Running
    Brentaz Trail / Vercorin
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