Verbier Marathon X-Treme
A real alpine marathon, made for those who are at ease on technical trails
Race Category
Running Stones
Finals Access
Verbier Marathon X-Treme
WARNING: technical and alpine trail
If you don't like technical and mountainous trails, this one is not for you, and you should rather consider the Verbier Marathon. A variant without the most technical part.
The start will be given above the village of Bruson. The mountainous single track is winding along the ridge with awesome views on the Grand Combin and Mt Blanc. A small technical trail along the ridge will lead you to the top of Mt Rogneux, the highest point of the race at 3084m. Then you go down, and reach the Panossière area, with its suspension bridge and its glacier. You’ll be very close to the Grd Combin, standing above you at 4314m. The race finishes in Verbier.
Race information
Click on Profil, Map, Time charts buttons bellow to see them and download the profil in .png or the route in .gpx
Find out below every detail you'll need to know to take part to the Verbier Marathon X-Treme.
| Day | Time | Village | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 8th July 2027 | 01:30 - 08:00 pm | Verbier | Pl de l'Ermitage |
| Friday 9th July 2027 | 6:00 - 8:00 am | Le Châble | Espace St Marc |
You will need to register for a specific time slot on your MyUTMB dashboard in May.
You must come in person, with ID, to collect your race bib. Since we will give you an identification bracelet, it is not possible for anyone else to collect your bib.
Equipment checks will only take place during the race.
It is not possible to drive to the start. You will need to leave your vehicle in Le Châble.
From there, take the gondola from Le Châble-Gare to the start area (Bruson / Moay). Specific departure times will be organised according to your starting wave. This information will be sent to you in May.
The Le Châble–Bruson gondola is free for runners. Supporters can purchase a day pass for CHF 15, available on our website.
If you are staying in Verbier, you can take the gondola directly from Verbier and travel via Le Châble to reach the start (same gondola line, CHF 6.40 or free with the VIP Pass).
After the race, you can take the gondola from Verbier back down to Le Châble free of charge. The gondola operates from 05:15 to 23:50.
Find here the village maps of Moay, Verbier and Le Châble with all the services (bib collection, bus stops, start line, showers...)
Friday 09th July 2027, Moay (above Bruson)
You'll be assigned a starting time according to your general UTMB index, updated on June 1st.
Wave 1: 07:45 AM (High UTMB index)
Wave 2: 08:00 AM
Wave 3: 08:15 AM
Wave 4: 08:30 AM
Wave 5: 08:45 AM (lower UTMB index)
Wave 6: 09:00 AM (No UTMB index)
Once your wave has been attributed, it's possible to start in a later wave, but not in an earlier one.
Runners starting earlier than expected will receive a 2 hour penalty.
Note: Elite women with a UTMB general index above 680 will have their index increased by 14% to allow them to start in the first wave.
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.
In order to reduce plastic waste, no disposable dishes (cutlery, cups, bowls) will be distributed at any aid station. We invite you to Bring Your Own Utensils (BYOU) if you wish to eat hot meals at the aid stations.
This is a comprehensive list of mandatory equipment (in case of favorable weather, the organizers may remove certain items just before the race).
| Item | Specification | Compulsory |
|---|---|---|
| Running pack | to carry mandatory gear throughout the race | YES |
| Smartphone | - Reachable at any time before, during and after the race | YES |
| - International roaming that works in Switzerland. | ||
| - Save the organization's safety phone numbers, not mask/block their number and start the race with the battery 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 to drink at the aid stations | YES |
| Reuseable container for hydration | min 1 or 1.5 liter (plastic bag not allowed) | YES |
| Food reserve | Recommendation of 800kcal (ex : 2 gels + 2 power bars) | YES |
| One working headlamp | - with spare cells/batteries | YES |
| - Recommendation of 200 lumens or more for the main one | ||
| Survival blanket | 1.40m x 2m minimum / 55 inches x 80 inches or survival bag | YES |
| Whistle | YES | |
| Self-adhering elastic bandage | minimum 100 cm x 6 cm / 40 inches x 2,5 inches | YES |
| Waterproof Jacket with hood | - The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (e.g.. Outdry) | YES |
| - *minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber (10,000 mm). | ||
| **RET value recommended: minimum of 13 | ||
| the seams must be sealed. | ||
| No sections of fabric which are not waterproof except air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back) | ||
| 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. | YES |
| Waterproof overpants | YES | |
| Additional warm second layer | - with long sleeves (excluding cotton) weighing at least 180g (6,5 onces) | YES |
| - 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 | YES | |
| Beanie | YES | |
| Saharan cap | covering head and neck or bucket hat | YES |
| Sunglasses and sun cream | YES | |
| ID passport/ID card | YES |
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.
Trail running crampons in case of snow (information will be given on race week)
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.
If you don't already have one, we will provide you with a 30l UTMB bag when you collect your bib. You must use this bag if you want to give us a bag on the starting line just before your start.
You can claim this bag in Verbier up to Sunday 04:00 pm
We have no responsability for the content of those bags. Don't leave any valuable objects in them.
Showers, massages and podiatrists are available in Verbier at the Centre Sportif.
You can have a free Runners' meal at Place de L'Ermitage presenting your bib.
Finishing the Verbier Marathon X-Treme will provide you 2 Running Stones, allowing you to take part to the UTMB World Series Finals ballot.
It will also be considered to calculate your UTMB Index in the 50K category.
Top 3 men and women scratch will benefit from a direct entry to UTMB Mt Blanc, category 50K.
Friday 9th July 2027 (time to be confirmed)
Category prizes:
1st woman and 1st man will receive a prize.
Overall prizes:
top 5 women and top 5 men will receive a prize.
Prize money:
TOP 3 Overall Men and Women on Verbier Marathon X-Treme:
1st: CHF 1,000 cash
2nd: CHF 500 cash
3rd: CHF 300 cash
*For non-residents of Switzerland, a withholding tax of approximately 8% is deducted from the prize. The prize is paid via bank transfer.
