Runners on a sunlit alpine trail beneath the dramatic cliffs of the Swiss Alps

Leukerbad, Switzerland

Gemmi Vertical

One mountain. Your adventure.

Run it. Walk it. Make it yours.
An unforgettable climb into the heart of the Swiss Alps.

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RUN. WALK. RISE.Everyone belongs.
Saturday, August 28, 2027

7 KM

Of pure alpine adventure

1’066 M+

Elevation gain

POINT TO POINT

Village to mountain pass

RUN + WALK

Your pace. Your mountain.

A big mountain. An open invitation.

Less ordinary.
More extraordinary.

From the village streets of Leukerbad to the spectacular heights of Gemmi Pass. Follow the legendary Gemmiweg, find your rhythm, and earn a view you won’t forget.

Whether you’re chasing a finish time or soaking up every step, there’s a place for you here. The same trail. The same welcome. Your own adventure.

Jakob Herrmann — creator and race director of Swiss Alps 100
The steep Gemmiweg switchbacks climbing a sheer alpine rock wall
The climb is worth it.
GPX course
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Leukerbad → Gemmi PassRoute from supplied GPX

The course

Up is the way.

Start at the Sportarena in Leukerbad. Climb the winding Gemmiweg, take a loop through the alpine landscape at the top, and finish at the gondola station on Gemmi Pass.

01

THE START

Sportarena · Leukerbad

02

THE CLIMB

Gemmiweg · A trail with a view

03

THE FINISH

Gondola station · Gemmi Pass

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Race day, made simple

Your day on the mountain.

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Saturday, August 28, 2027

07:30AM

Check in

Sportarena, Leukerbad

Pick up your bib and feel the mountain buzz.

09:00AM

Let’s go!

The start line

Runners and walkers, your adventure begins.

13:00PM · 1:00

Finish cutoff

Gemmi Pass

Cross the line. Take in the view. You earned it.

The finish is just the beginning

A little climb. A lot to celebrate.

Refuel with a view

Drinks and snacks are waiting at the top. A well-earned reward for every finisher.

AT THE FINISH

A medal for every finisher

Cross the line and it’s yours. Every finisher receives a Gemmi Vertical medal to take home.

FINISHER MEDAL

Up on foot. Down in style.

Enjoy a free sky train ride back to Leukerbad. The descent is on us.

RETURN RIDE INCLUDED

A soak? We’re working on it.

We’re exploring free Leukerbad hot spring entry for bib holders. Stay tuned — this perk isn’t confirmed yet.

POSSIBLE EXTRA

AWARD CEREMONY

The fastest three women.
The fastest three men.

The top three women and the top three men are honoured at the Gemmi Pass, as soon as the last of them has crossed the line.

Good to know

A few trail notes.

A little preparation. A great adventure.

Absolutely. Gemmi Vertical welcomes runners and walkers. Choose your own pace and reach the finish at Gemmi Pass by 1:00 PM.

See you above the clouds

Your mountain is calling.

Saturday, August 28, 2027 · Leukerbad

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Saturday, August 28, 2027

Registration details are still being finalized. Runners and walkers are welcome — check back here for the opening announcement.