SWISS CANYON TRAIL BY KAILAS FUGA
The Swiss Canyon Trail is one of the most iconic ultra-trails in French-speaking Switzerland, in the heart of Val-de-Travers, very close to the Jura and the French border. Since 1994, this legendary race has established itself as an unmissable event on the international calendar.
Every year, more than 3,000 participants from across Europe and beyond come together over five distances – 111K, 81K, 51K, 31K and 16K (also open to Nordic Walking) to tackle demanding courses through spectacular landscapes such as the Creux-du-Van and the Gorges de l’Areuse .
Whether you’re aiming for a 100km ultra-trail or a more accessible distance, the Swiss Canyon Trail offers a unique experience in Switzerland, combining authenticity, conviviality and sporting performance.
Since 1994, the Swiss Canyon Trail has been bringing the Val-de-Travers to life. A must-attend event in Swiss trail running, celebrating history, authenticity, and the original spirit of trail running.
Swiss Canyon Trail offers a unique experience combining sport, culture and nature in the Swiss Jura, in Couvet in the Val-de-Travers. Demanding courses, ancestral legends, panoramic views, cultural heritage, sporting challenges and unforgettable memories. Already 30 years of existence for one of the first trails in Europe, formerly called the Trail de l’Absinthe and since 2015, the Swiss Canyon Trail.
