X-Traversee
X-Traversée is the second part of X-Alpine, shorter but also very intense and alpine!
Race Category
Running Stones
Finals Access
X-Traversée
The start is in La Fouly, where you’ll immediately be in an alpine environment passing by the Fenêtre Lakes and the pass. It’s the first one of this 5 pass race. A short passage to Italy before reaching the historical pass of Grand St Bernard, famous for its hospice and its rescue dogs. Then it’s a succession of passes and balconies, leading you to the Panossière area its glacier and its suspension bridge. You’ll be very close to the Grd Combin, standing above you at 4314m. After this amazing place you will still have to climb the famous 1200m wall before going eventually down to Verbier.
Race information
NEW 2027: Modification of the route near Grd St Bernard to avoid traffic jam. Click on Profil, Map, Time charts or 3Dprofile buttons bellow to see them and download the profil in .png or the map in .gp
Find out here all the details you need to know when registering to the X-Traversée
| Day | Time | Village | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 8th July 2027 | 01:30 - 08:00 pm | Verbier | Pl de l'Ermitage |
| Friday 9th July 2027 | 01:00 - 09:00 pm | Verbier | Pl de l'Ermitage |
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.
You'll have to take the bus from Le Châble-Gare or Orsières-Parking des Ides, to the starting line in La Fouly as the road will be closed on Saturday morning.
Your bus departure time depends on your race start wave and therefore your bib number. You will receive this information in May.
More info on our 77km Transport page.
Find here the village maps of La Fouly, Verbier and Le Châble with all the services (bib collection, bus stops, start line, showers...)
Saturday 10th July 2027, La Fouly
You'll be assigned a starting time according to your general UTMB index, updated on June 1st.
Wave 1: 9:00 AM (high UTMB Index)
Wave 2: 9:20 AM (medium UTMB Index)
Wave 3: 9:40 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 |
| Two working headlamps | - with spare cells/batteries working on both headlamps | 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 dont' 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-hôtel Vanessa 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, podiatrists and a resting area are available in Verbier at the Centre Sportif.
You can have a free Runners' meal at Place de L'Ermitage presenting your bib.
Finishing X-Traversée will provide you 3 running stones, permitting you to take part to the 2028 UTMB Mont Blanc ballot on any race.
It will also be considered to calculate your UTMB index in the 100K category.
Top 3 men and women scratch will benefit from a direct entry to UTMB Mt Blanc, category 100K.
Sunday, July 12, 01:30 pm
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 X-Traversée:
1st: CHF 1,500 cash
2nd: CHF 700 cash
3rd: CHF 400 cash
*For non-residents of Switzerland, a withholding tax of approximately 8% is deducted from the prize. The prize is paid via bank transfer.
