Mountain races in the canton of Fribourg

With the Moléson, the Berra and the Dent de Broc as headliners, mountain running in the canton of Fribourg has plenty to attract fans of steep slopes 🏔️. The Pre-Alps exceed 2000 m in places, with alpine pastures where the Gruyère cows graze, rocky trails and views of the Bernese Alps. The trails alternate between scree, pastures and ridges, with climbs that are often steeper than they are long and high-altitude finishes that reward the effort with a panorama over the lakes.

The Neirivue-Moléson is for pure climbers, with a relentless ascent to the summit of the Moléson 🧗. The Ultra Montée de la Berra demands a long, steady effort, and the Trail de la Dent de Broc adds more technical sections on the flanks of the mountain. Each race has its own character: pure vertical, steady ascent or a more rolling trail, so you can choose according to your level, your current form and the scenery you dream of running through.

On the mountain trail side, the Gruyère Trail Charmey and the Préalpes Trail du Mouret combine climbs, ridges and descents in the Pre-Alps 🌄, while the Burgerwald Survival Trail plays on a more fun register. To climb well, work on active walking on the steep pitches and always pack a warm layer for the summit, because the wind cools you down quickly up there 🧤. Train on short, steep hills to build power, then on long climbs at a steady pace for endurance.

The mountain race calendar for the canton runs from summer to autumn ☀️. To mix things up, also have a look at the trails in the canton of Fribourg or the mountain races in Switzerland and find your next ascent 🏃. Each race tells the story of a different mountain, so it's up to you to choose yours.