From 11 to 13 july, the sixteenth edition of the Trail Verbier Saint-Bernard by UTMB will welcome runners from around the world
• Over 5,400 runners registered across the event's 4 races
• 65 nationalities represented
• 40 charity bibs sold, raising more than CHF 4,000 (€4,290) for local associations:Groupe sport et mouvement d'Entremont (60+) and Sport Handicap Martig
Key figures and highlights of this edition
The 16th edition of the Trail Verbier Saint Bernard by UTMB, taking place from 11 to 13 July 2025, will welcome 5,400 runners from 65 different countries. The three most represented nationalities are: French, Swiss and Belgian. The event promises to offer exciting competition through breathtaking landscapes, from the streets of Verbier to the legendary summit of Mont Rogneux. The Upper Val de Bagnes will be well represented with strong local engagement — all races will go ahead thanks to the mobilisation of more than 400 local volunteers who will carry out various duties throughout the weekend.
Runners will take part in four different race distances: the 100M X-Alpine (140 km), the 100K X-Traversée (76 km), the 50K Verbier Marathon (43 km), and the 20K Verbier X-Plore (28 km).
New this year: all races will finish at Place de l'Ermitage in the centre of Verbier.
Matthieu Girard, director of the organising committee for the past 16 years, emphasises: “From the very beginning, we've been committed to showcasing our region by offering it a trail event with international reach. We're lucky to have such a beautiful area that is incredibly well suited to trail running, so we wanted to share it with the trail running community.”
Sporting event not to be missed
The Trail Verbier Saint Bernard by UTMB offers a rich and varied competition programme, providing every runner with a unique challenge.
• 100M (140 km and 9,300 m elevation gain), starts 11 July at 22:00 from Verbier. First finisher expected around 15:30 on 12 July in Verbier.
• 100K (76 km and 5,300 m elevation gain), starts 12 July at 08:00 from La Fouly. First finisher expected around 17:00 on 12 July in Verbier.
• 50K (43 km and 3,200 m elevation gain), starts 12 July at 08:30 from Moay (Bruson). First finisher expected around 12:45 on 12 July in Verbier.
• 20K (28 km and 1,700 m elevation gain), starts 13 July at 07:30 from Verbier. First finisher expected around 09:20 on 13 July in Verbier.
Discovery Trail: two races for younger participants — 1.2 km for children aged 4 to 8, and 3.5 km for those aged 9 to 15 — in partnership with the Swiss Ski School of Verbier.
Growing economic impact
The reputation of Switzerland's oldest ultra-trail is well established, and the enthusiasm of runners across all race formats proves it — generating increasing economic benefits for the municipalities traversed by the races.
In 2025, with over 5,400 runners, Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB is expected to deliver the following economic impact:
• 15,000 nights of accommodation (athletes and supporters)
• Over 10,000 athletes and supporters onsite
• Average spend per person: CHF 450
• Direct economic impact: CHF 2.9 million
