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Verbier Ultra

Name: Verbier Ultra
Start: 2025-09-12
End: 2025-09-14
Location: Val de Bagnes

Val de Bagnes, Switzerland • 12-14 Sep 2025

The Verbier Ultra is a unique alpine trail running event taking place from September 12 to September 14, 2025, in Fionnay, Valais. This three-day adventure features the VU100, a challenging 102 km course with an elevation gain of approximately 8000 meters, allowing participants to experience the stunning landscapes of the Val de Bagnes. Additionally, the event includes the VU42, an ultra marathon designed for those new to the ultra-trail experience. The Verbier Ultra aims to foster community connections among runners while providing a luxurious mountain experience at various checkpoints. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Switzerland Val de Bagnes

Race information

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102 km

8000 m+

Vu100

42 km

Vu42

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Apr 5

Up & Down Aigle

Aigle - 33 km from Val de Bagnes

0 km

The Up & Down Aigle will take place in Aigle on Saturday 5 April 2025.

Sat - Sun Apr 26-27

Trail Des Dahus Sallanchards

Sallanches - 48 km from Val de Bagnes

6 km

13 km

23 km

The Trail des Dahus Sallanchards is an exciting running event set in the picturesque Vallée de l'Arve, taking place at the Lacs des Ilettes in Sallanches. Scheduled for late April, this event features various trail races catering to all ages and skill levels, including a semi-nocturnal duo trail and..

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Thursday May 1

Vertical Fénis

Fénis - 44 km from Val de Bagnes

1 km

2 km

7 km

Vertical Fénis is an exciting running event held in the scenic Valle d'Aosta, Italy. It features multiple competitions, including the Vertical K1, a challenging race with a positive elevation gain of 1000 meters over a distance of 5.3 km, and the VertiKid, designed for young runners aged 9 to 15, co..

Saturday May 3

Trail Noble-Contrée

Noble-Contrée - 35 km from Val de Bagnes

11 km

27 km

38 km

The Trail Noble-Contrée event, taking place in Venthône, Valais, features two main running courses. The first is the Course du Bénou, a 10.8 km trail with a positive elevation gain of 350 meters, which runs alongside the Bisse Neuf. Additionally, there is a children's course with various loops tailo..

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Saturday May 24

Trail de Bouzerou

Grône - 27 km from Val de Bagnes

0 km

The Trail de Bouzerou Raiffeisen is a trail running event scheduled for May 24, 2025, in Grône, Valais. Participants can choose between two race formats: a 13 km course with an elevation gain of 800 meters and a 23 km course with a 1400-meter elevation gain. The event also features a fun obstacle co..

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Fri - Sun Jun 6-8

La Comblorane

Combloux - 49 km from Val de Bagnes

La Comblorane is a prominent trail running event held annually in Combloux, located in the Mont-Blanc region. This exciting weekend features four timed races covering distances of 7, 15, 25, and 42 kilometers, set against stunning alpine backdrops. The event caters to all levels, from seasoned runne..