Montreux Trail Festival 2026

CROSSING SWITZERLAND: only at the starting point, in Bad Ragaz

CROSSING SWITZERLAND EKIDEN: only in Bad Ragaz, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM or Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM

MXTREME: only in Bex, on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM or Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM

MXALPS: only in Bex, on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM or Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM

MXSKY: in Montreux, at the Market Square, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM or Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM

MXFAMILY: in Montreux, at the Market Square, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM or Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM

FREDDIE'S NIGHT: in Montreux, at the Market Square, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

CROSSING SWITZERLAND: in Bad Ragaz, on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 8:00 AM

CROSSING SWITZERLAND EKIDEN: in Bad Ragaz, on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 8:00 AM

MXTREME: in Bex, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 7:00 AM

MXALPS: in Bex, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 8:30 AM

MXSKY: in Montreux, at the Market Square, on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM

MXFAMILY: in Montreux, at the Market Square, on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 8:45 AM

FREDDIE'S NIGHT: in Montreux, at the Market Square, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM

Each race bib is issued individually to each runner upon presentation of photo ID, after checking mandatory equipment. In case of loss of the chip, it must be reimbursed. The bib must be worn on the chest or stomach and must be visible at all times throughout the entire race. It should always be positioned above any clothing and under no circumstances should it be attached to the bag or a leg. The name and logo of the partners must not be modified or hidden. Except in the case of refusal to comply with a decision made by a race official, the bib is never withdrawn, but in case of withdrawal, it is deactivated.

• Rookie: 2004 to 2006

• Seniors: 1987 to 2003

• Masters 1: 1977 to 1986

• Masters 2: 1967 to 1976

• Masters 3: 1966 and before

For FREDDIE'S NIGHT, only a 'scratch' ranking for Men and Women will be considered.

In CROSSING SWITZERLAND DUO and EKIDEN, only a non-gendered ranking will be established.

Except in injury, a runner must not abandon elsewhere than at a checkpoint. They must then inform the post manager, who will definitively invalidate their bib. The runner keeps the invalidated bib, as it is their pass to access shuttles, buses, meals, care facilities... Anyone who leaves the race before finishing it and without notifying the organization must bear any search costs incurred by their disappearance.

In the event of adverse weather conditions justifying a partial or total race stop, the organization will ensure the return of halted runners as quickly as possible, from the refreshment points.

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE

Helicopter repatriation costs over CHF 3,000. Every year, runners get caught off guard for not being adequately prepared. Each runner must have individual accident insurance covering potential search and evacuation costs in Switzerland.

Such insurance can be taken out with any provider of your choice.

CROSSING SWITZERLAND: 745 Swiss francs, 795 from July 1, 2026

CROSSING SWITZERLAND (DUO): 1445 Swiss francs, 1545 from July 1, 2026

CROSSING SWITZERLAND EKIDEN: 1200 Swiss francs, 1500 from July 1, 2026

MXTREME: 180 Swiss francs, 215 from July 1, 2026

MXALPS: 97 Swiss francs, 115 from July 1, 2026

MXSKY: 80 Swiss francs, 90 from July 1, 2026

MXFAMILY: 90 Swiss francs, 99 from July 1, 2026

FREDDIE'S NIGHT: 55 Swiss francs, 67 from July 1, 2026

Yes, free shuttle buses will be available for runners to return to the starting line or vice versa. Precise transport plans will be communicated shortly before the race.

CROSSING SWITZERLAND, CROSSING SWITZERLAND EKIDEN, MXTREME, and MXALPS are open to anyone, male or female, aged at least 18 at the time of the race. No age limit for other courses, but those under 18 must provide parental authorization to participate. The races involve high-altitude passages, and conditions can be very challenging (night, wind, cold, rain, or snow). Adequate training and self-sufficiency are crucial.

By registering for an event, the runner must:

• Be aware of the length and difficulty of the event.

• Be able to face adverse weather conditions without outside assistance due to altitude.

• Be able to manage physical or mental issues arising from great fatigue, digestive problems, muscle or joint pain, minor injuries...

• Be in good physical condition and have no contraindications to endurance sports.

• Be aware that the organization cannot guarantee absolute safety during the race.

Participation in the trail requires unconditional acceptance of these rules and the race's ethics.

The races are semi-self-sufficient. Some refreshment points will be available as the race progresses (up to 15 for the longest distances). For ecological reasons, it is advised to bring your own cup. Each runner must ensure they have the necessary water and food to reach the next refreshment point at the start of each one.

Here they are:

CROSSING SWITZERLAND & SWITZERLAND EKIDEN: 184 hours total time

MXTREME:

• Bovonne: 9 hours of racing

• La Forclaz: 15h30 of racing

• Luan: 20 hours of racing

• Col de Chaude: 27 hours of racing

• Finish in Montreux: 33 hours of racing

MXALPS:

• La Forclaz: 6h30 of racing

• Luan: 12 hours of racing

• Col de Chaude: 19 hours of racing

• Finish in Montreux: 24 hours of racing

MXSKY:

• Jaman (15 km): 4h30 of racing

• Finish in Montreux: 8 hours of racing

MXFAMILY:

• Jaman (15 km): 4h30 of racing

• Finish in Montreux: 8 hours of racing

FREDDIE'S NIGHT:

• 3h30 of racing

Anyone can subscribe to the cancellation guarantee at the time of registration, provided that payment is made by credit card via the internet, and the amount is added to the registration fees in the same payment.

The purpose of the guarantee is to allow the reimbursement of expenses incurred for registration to one of the two races if a runner requests cancellation due to one of the following events:

• An accident, serious illness, or the death of the runner themselves,

• A serious illness requiring hospitalization or a death affecting their spouse or recognized partner, their ascendants or descendants in the first degree, within thirty days before the event. In case of an accident or serious illness of the runner, a medical certificate attesting to the contraindication to participate in the race is required. Any other cause of cancellation must be justified by a certificate issued by the competent authority.

No form of refund will be granted if the participant has not subscribed to this cancellation insurance. Any refund request must reach us, accompanied by the medical certificate, no later than 10 days after the event. Requests are processed within three months following the event.

All inquiries, refund requests, further clarifications, and all claims must be addressed exclusively to:

Helvetica Trail sàrl

Rte de Pierre-Ozaire 2B

CH-1073 Savigny

Email: info@helvetica-trail.ch

No, no medical certificate is required for this race, in Switzerland or Liechtenstein.