Swiss Canyon Trail 81K
The 81K, now in its 25th edition, remains one of the most varied and demanding courses in Europe. A constant physical and mental challenge. The birth of a new long-distance race in no way takes away from the allure and prestige of the 81K.
DATE
June 7, 2025
OFFICIAL DISTANCE
82.7km
(it is not possible to deviate to another race distance)
(it is not possible to deviate to another race distance)
CLIMAX
1606m (Chasseron)
LOWER POINT
715m (Noiraigue)
LEVEL DIFFERENCE
3,491 m
ITRA POINTS
4
DEPARTURE
6:00 am
DEADLINE
27 hours
RULES AND REGULATIONS
SUPPLIES
8 official stations with isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling water, coke, rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), chocolate, farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, apples, broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips, mixtures nuts.
Last 3 posts, hot pasta.
NB: Personal refreshments possible at each official post up to 100m after them. Wild refueling = disqualification.
Last 3 posts, hot pasta.
NB: Personal refreshments possible at each official post up to 100m after them. Wild refueling = disqualification.
CATEGORIES
– Elite Men
– Senior Men 1
– Senior Men 2
– Veteran Men
– Elite Ladies
– Senior Ladies 1
– Senior Ladies 2
– Veteran Ladies
– Senior Men 1
– Senior Men 2
– Veteran Men
– Elite Ladies
– Senior Ladies 1
– Senior Ladies 2
– Veteran Ladies
LIFE BASE
Possibility of dropping off a bag transported to the Noirvaux life base (km 45). The bags can then be collected from the racing office in EspaceVal at any time until Sunday 8 a.m. Return of runner bags Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
RUNNERS’ HOME
The racing office, changing rooms, showers and massages are located at EspaceVal in Couvet.
RACING OFFICE HOURS
Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 4:00 a.m. – 7:15
a.m. 1:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Saturday: 4:00 a.m. – 7:15
a.m. 1:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
EQUIPMENT CONTROL
Before collecting bibs and individual presence with mandatory identity card.
Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 4:00 a.m. – 5:45 a.m.
Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 4:00 a.m. – 5:45 a.m.
FREE PASTA PARTY
Each runner receives a voucher for the pasta party on Friday evening at EspaceVal.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
- ID card
- Eco cup
- Minimum water reserve one liter
- Headlamp
- Cellphone
- Blanket
- Safety whistle
- Waterproof jacket with a minimum water column of 10,000mm. Gore-Tex, Dry Q and other patented membranes. A simple windbreaker is insufficient.
- A long-sleeved garment
- Trail backpack, capacity depending on material.
- 1 x adhesive elastic band for making a bandage or strapping
- Food reserve
- Sticks allowed. The runner, who will equip himself with poles, will start and must finish the race with them.
DIP TIME 81K
The distance of the Swiss Canyon Ultra Trail 81K is a little… long?
You will find all the information for the 51K, 31K and 16K courses by following these links.
