Ultra-Trails in the canton of Lucerne

Ultra-trails in the canton of Lucerne are not yet on the calendar, but the terrain is a great ally for preparing for them. Between the ridges of the Entlebuch, the slopes of Pilatus and the shores of Lake Lucerne, the trails string together long climbs, technical descents and forest sections 🏔️. This varied terrain gets your legs used to prolonged effort, with paths that demand as much patience as clear-headedness. The small country roads and farm tracks let you rack up hours far from noise and crowds.

To test yourself on a real race format, you need to look further afield: the Eiger Ultra-Trail by UTMB® unfolds its loops in the Bernese Oberland, facing the great rock walls 🧗, and the Trail Verbier Saint-Bernard by UTMB® starts in Valais, on the paths of the great mountain passes ⛰️. Both require serious preparation and a real fueling plan, with cool nights at altitude.

To prepare, string together long outings of 4 to 6 hours, work on active walking on the climbs and practice eating while running. Allow at least two or three months of specific preparation for a format of more than 80 km, with a long outing spread over two consecutive days to get your body used to running while tired. Test your pack in real conditions and bring a spare headlamp 🎒.

The ultra-trail calendar for Lucerne may grow over time. In the meantime, check out the ultra-trails in Switzerland, the ultra-trails in Zurich and the ultra-trails in Bern, or stay in the canton with the trails in the canton of Lucerne to build your fitness on the terrain 🏃. An ultra-trail takes several months to prepare for: start early, go at your own pace and make the most of the Lucerne trails to build a solid base before aiming for a big race.