INTRO P.3
UTMB® WORLD SERIES P.4 PROGRAM P.8
SOLIDARITY P.12
ENVIRONMENT P.13
PRACTICAL INFORMATION P.11
FOLLOW THE RACES P.15
SAFETY P.17
LIVEINFO P.19
X-ALPINE P.20
X-TRAVERSÉE P.23
VERBIER MARATHON P.25
VERBIER X-PLORE P.28
DISCOVERY TRAIL P.30
ULTRA-TRAIL® VILLAGE P.32
You wanted to discover some of the best trails in the Swiss Alps? You’re at the right place! Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB® can offer impressive landscapes, a stunning route known for its very alpine style and some profiles which will constantly remind you that you are indeed in a mountain area.
Gaining Running Stones, showing off with colleagues or friends, surpassing your limits,… whatever the reasons you’ve signed up, you share a common objective: cross the finish line before cut off.
We’re going to help you!
First good news: About 400 local volunteers will support and cheer you to make this adventure a real success, etched in your mind. They are the heart of the event, make the most of it and thank them back.
Second good news: We compiled here all the information you need to correctly plan your journey and avoid to find out during the race that there are still two more ups, while you thought being close to the finish.
Third good news: Others did it before, so… You’ll just have to read those lines and … run (or walk a little)!
Uniting the sport’s biggest stars and amateur runners through the best, leading international events in the most stunning locations, the UTMB World Series gives all trail runners the chance to experience the UTMB adventure across the world, and gain access to the UTMB World Series Finals at the pinnacle UTMB MontBlanc.
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, the mythic UTMB Mont-Blanc is the world’s most well-known and revered trail running event on the globe. In the heart of the Alps, the prestigious UTMB World Series Finals is held in 3 categories: the OCC (50K), CCC(100K) and UTMB (100M) every year at the end of August in Chamonix, France.
Three UTMB World Series Majors, are held each year across the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Collect double the amount of Running Stones compared to other UTMB World Series Events for the UTMB World Series Finals lottery. In total 225 runners are also granted automatic qualification for the UTMB World Series Finals through each Major. This includes age-group category winners and the top 10 male and female runners in the 100M, 100K and 50K categories.
Get the UTMB experience closer to home. Built on a passion for the mountains with sustainability at its heart, UTMB World Series Events gives all trail runners the chance to experience the UTMB adventure at 35 events around the world. Begin your quest to UTMB Mont-Blanc and the UTMB World Series Finals.
DO YOU HAVE YOUR MY UTMB ACCOUNT ?
THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN SEE IT ALL.
You can only collect Running Stones by finishing races in the 20K, 50K, 100K or 100M category at a UTMB World Series Event or UTMB World Series Major.
Only 1 Running Stone acquired in the past two years is mandatory to enter the lottery. Running Stones are cumulative, have no expiration date, and each Running Stone gives you an additional chance to be drawn in the UTMB World Series Finals lottery.
The UTMB Index is calculated for each of the 4 UTMB World Series race categories: 20K, 50K,100k and 100M.
Trail runners are also given a General UTMB Index calculated by combining results from all race categories. A valid UTMB Index is mandatory to enter the UTMB World Series Finals lottery, along with a minimum of 1 Running Stone.
- See your Running Stones count
- Check your UTMB Index
- View your race results
- Get detailed performance statistics
- See your upcoming race registrations
- Share your results with your friends
Istria 100™ by UTMB®
Croatia
Transvulcania by UTMB®
Spain
Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB®
Wales
Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB®
France
Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB®
France
mozart 100™ by UTMB®
Austria
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Italy
Trail 100 Andorra™ by UTMB®
Andorra
Val d'Aran by UTMB®
Spain
Restonica Trail by UTMB®
France
Trail Verbier Saint-Bernard by UTMB®
Switzerland
Eiger Ultra-Trail™ by UTMB®
Switzerland
KAT100™ by UTMB®
Austria
UTMB® Mont-Blanc
France, Italy, Switzerland
Julian Alps Trail Run by UTMB®
Slovenia
Wildstrubel by UTMB®
Switzerland
Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB®
France
Kullamannen™ by UTMB®
Sweden
Tarawera Ultramarathon™ by UTMB® New-Zealand
Ultra-Trail Australia™ by UTMB® Australia
Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko™ by UTMB® Australia
Desert RATS Trail Running Festival™ by UTMB® USA
The Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB® USA
Valhöll Argentina by UTMB® Argentina
Western States® 100-Mile Endurance Run USA
Speedgoat™ Mountain Races by UTMB® USA
Paraty Brazil by UTMB® Brazil
Grindstones Trail Running Festival™ by UTMB® USA
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB® USA
Puerto Vallarta México by UTMB® Mexico
Mountain Ultra-Trail™ by UTMB® South Africa
Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB® Thailand
Ultra-Trail Ninghai by UTMB® China
TransJeju by UTMB® South Korea
TransLantau™ by UTMB® Hong Kong
Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB® Thailand
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Top ranked runners in each category will receive a trophy at the finish line.
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Estimated first finishers Verbier X-Plore
10h30 : 1st man
11h00 : 1st woman
Prize ceremony for the scratch X-Alpine, X-Traversée, Verbier X-Plore
Last finishers of the X-Alpine
Since the beginning, the TVSB has always fostered the spirit of solidarity. Mutual aid and helping others are the key to mountain culture, and we hold dear to this alpine spirit. We are driven by this desire to help everyone win their own victories: overcoming difficult moments, fighting against illness, integrating elderly people to the community.
Sport handicap’s mission is to promote sport for physically of mentally disabled people. They collaborate with parents, institutions and specialized institutions, organizing weekly lessons as well as weekends, alpine ski, cross country skiing or hiking camps.
They also organize sport competitions for disabled people.
More information on : plusport.ch
The aim of the association, which is based in Val de Bagnes, is to bring together adults from the district, to promote contacts, to organize sports outings and to participate in various events.
It actively supports the Trail Verbier Saint-Bernard by UTMB® with numerous volunteers at the various feeding stations.
Supporting the association means actively fighting against the social isolation of our elderly.
More information on : vs.prosenectute.ch
From the very beginning, TVSB has been committed to the protection of the environment which is one of its main assets: its natural and human environment.
Here are some concrete examples of the actions implemented:
• Nearly 55% of the food and 70% of the drinks served on the course come from Switzerland or have been produced in Switzerland. 39% of the food is organic.
• All the dish recipients are reusable and are washed after the event to avoid waste. Each runner must carry their own cup throughout the race.
• A waste sorting system is set up at the stations to recycle plastic bottles, food waste, cardboard and batteries.
• Many of the drinks are made directly on site to limit transport, from syrups or concentrates.
• Bus shuttles have been set up to facilitate transport between the sites.
• A reduction in the noise impact in the villages has been made possible by better targeting and limiting the duration of the musical entertainment or by lowering the volume of emissions, in order to preserve the neighbourhood of the resorts.
The similarities in character between the Arolla Pine trees and the trail runners struck the organisation committee, who decided to promote its developpement in the area. This is how the Verbier St-Bernard Trail Arolla Forest was born in 2016, which you can find at the entrance to La Fouly.
Each year, the organisation along with dedicated volunteers get together for a tree-planting day, and to date more than 100 Arolla pines have been planted!
The Verbier St-Bernard Trail Association actively works to preserve the trails and their cleanliness, limit waste while recycling the majority of the remaining waste, encourage the use of public transport and soft mobility, minimise the impact on the villages and natural areas and participate in the preservation of the natural environment and the promotion of the landscape.
The heart of the event is located in the international sport resort of Verbier, where the Ultra-trail® Village expo will be as well as the starts of X-Alpine, Verbier X-Plore and Trail Decouverte. Verbier will also welcome the finish line for of all the races.
We strongly suggest to use the cable car from Le Châble to Verbier, open everyday from 5:15 to 23:50
WARNING, the road OrsièresLa Fouly will be closed from 6:00 to 8:00 am on Saturday morning. Crews and runners must therefore take the free shuttle from Orsières (scheduled every 10min). Signs will be put in place to help you find your way around.
It is mandatory to take the shuttle (free of charge) for the following section:
Le Châble - Lourtier - Cabane Brunet: Saturday from 07h45 to 21h00
You’ll have to take the shuttles, with a supporter’s ticket to join the Brunet or Lourtier aid stations. Parking is prohibited at those palces.
Supporters can buy their tickets online, valid on every bus organised by TVSB and on the Le Châble - Pasay cable cars to cheer the Marathon runners.
You can buy your shuttle tickets by logging in to your runner’s account or at the info point at your race pack pick-up on Friday.
BUS TIMETABLES FOR ALL THE RUNNERS AND THE PUBLIC HERE verbier.utmb.world/decouvrir/organiser-son-sejour/ transport
The Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB races are all races which take place in open country, in mountainous terrain, with some remote areas and weather conditions which can change very fast even in early July (snow, hail, fog, heat (>30°) or intense cold (<-10°), violent wind).
Advice along the route : Do not stop at high points.
If you lose sight of the way-markers: turn round and go back to the previous marker. Stay on the paths.
Some common sense reminders for facing difficult weather conditions:
Anticipate the cold as well as extreme heat. Don’t wait to shiver before covering yourself up. Don’t change in full wind: anticipate or wait to be sheltered.
Protect yourself against the sun.
Walking poles : Watch what you do with your poles particularly when there are lots of runners around. Do not wear the wrist straps on the descents: in case of a rough fall wrist-straps prevent the suitable use of the hands. If you choose to take them, you must take them for the whole race.
Hydration and the consumption of energising snacks must be adapted to the meteorological conditions and enriched in salt throughout the effort. Keep a good balance between slow and rapid release sugars.
Rest areas are available at aid stations for a few moments sleep. It is dangerous to stop to sleep alone in open country. Fatigue and the lack of vigilance can be the cause of an accident. Run within your limits (especially on the first half) keeping your energy for later to surmount difficult situations which may arise such as a sudden change of weather conditions.
We would like to remind you that it is mandatory to be in possession of individual accident insurance which covers any eventual costs for search and rescue in Switzerland. Such an insurance policy may be taken out with the organization of your choice. Since 2022, UTMB offers its own insurance, find out more here: https://utmb.assurinco.com/
The app is an interface reference for your security, while at the same time giving you precious information about the race (follow your race and that of your friends in real time). In the case of SOS, this app can send, via text message, your GPS position to the organization. This represents a precious time gain in getting help to you. However, it will not be a substitute for phoning the race HQ (PC Course). A mobile phone is mandatory with the international optional activated throughout the duration of the race, with the battery in working order. In no circumstances put your phone in airplane mode because we need to be able to contact you before, during and after the event. Smartphones are highly recommended for
using the LiveRun by LiveTrail® app which is indispensable for your safety. For runners who are going to be running for more than 15 hours, an external battery is strongly recommended.
Check that the number that you have given us as an emergency contact number is that of the person who you wish to be contacted in the case of a problem. Very important: In order to improve any medical intervention verify that you have submitted, on your runners’ page, the telephone number that you will be using during the race. You can update it until the start of your race.
The LiveInfo app allows all support crew members to closely track their runner throughout the race.
LiveInfo provides you with a list of chekpoints along the course, the associated information, and the estimated passing times of your favorite runner, update during the race.
Using the «Presence at this point» feature, the app calculates a time interval (adjustable) during which you are likely to see your favorites and suggests suitable shuttle schedules.
DOWNLOAD LIVEINFO FROM THE APP STORE.
DOWNLOAD LIVEINFO FROM GOOGLE PLAY.
The start is at 22.00 from Verbier, the first ascent leads you to La Pierre Avoi and then downhill to Sembrancher. From there the route wanders through a number of small mountain villages to Champex, then moves on towards the Cabane d’Orny which marks the highest point of the race (2826m), among the glaciers. The race continues, passing through La Fouly, the Lacs de Fenêtre, the legendary Col du Grand St-Bernard, the Col des Chevaux and the Col de Mille.
The run to Panossière in its majestic setting is the most beautiful part of the race. All that remains is to climb the famous 1200m wall before crossing the finish line in Verbier.
Numbers distribution (with your identity card).
Race briefing
(bib withdrawal interrupted for 30min)
BY TRAIN :
CFF line Geneva airport-Brig. Stop in Martigny
TMR line Martigny-Le Châble Timetables on www.cff.ch
Then the bus or cablecar le Châble – Verbier (open daily 05:15-23:50)
An alpine and technical route leading you through some glacier areas is what gives this race its wild reputation! Enjoy this intense experience.
FIND THE MAP AND DOWNLOAD THE GPX FILE HERE :
verbier.utmb.world/races/X-Alpine
Starting at La Fouly, the runners are directed to the sublime Lacs de Fenêtre, the Col du Grand St-Bernard, the Col des Chevaux and the Col de Mille; and the race then continues past Panossière in its wonderful setting. The view of the Grand Combin (4314m) and the crossing of the Corbassière footbridge (190m long) are the climaxes of the X-Traversée. The ascent of the 1200m “wall” is the final challenge in this magnificent route.
Bibs collection (with your ID card).
Race briefing
(bib withdrawal interrupted for 30min)
PFor the runners of the X-Traversée who plan to reach Verbier before midnight, the Crèche des Moulins in Verbier, in collaboration with TVSB, will take care of your 3 month – 12 year old children.
Leave your children to the care of professionals from 6:00 on Saturday morning in Verbier and pick them up after your run on Saturday evening before midnight.
BY TRAIN :
CFF line Genève-Brig. Stop in Martigny (Every trains stop there except some trains to Italy) TMR line Martigny- Sembrancher – Orsières (change train in Sembrancher) Timetables on www.cff.ch
On Sat morning 8th: free shuttles for everybody: Orsières (P des Ides) - La Fouly. or busses Verbier - Le Châble - La Fouly to book online on your runner’s folder.
Booking is mandatory on your personal folder.
Price: CHF 70.- (one child) / 50.- for an additional child. For more information contact the Crèche des Moulins: info@crechelesmoulins.ch / 0041 27 771 65 85
With 5 mountain passes and a 190 meter suspension bridge to cross, this race offers a large variety of landscapes. No time to get bored, be amazed the whole way.
Starting above the resort of Bruson, within the alpine pastures, the route will follow a ridge up to the Mt Rogneux (3084m) with a magnificient view on the Mont Blanc and Combin massifs. The trail then goes down alongside some mountain lakes and a steep pass to reach Panossières, with its suspension bridge and its glaciers. The end of the race as also been altered with a less steep and more direct last ascent to Verbier.
Bibs collection (with your identity card).
CFF line Geneva airport-Brig. Stop in Martigny (Every trains stop there except some trains to Italy)
TMR line Martigny- Le Châble Timetables on www.cff.ch
It’s mandatory to use the Le Châble - Bruson cable car to join the start, open from 07:00 a.m. Free for runners but supporters have to book a supporter’s ticket on your runner’s file.
Race briefing :
(bib withdrawal interrupted for 30min)
A higher start for this new edition of the Verbier Marathon, still keeping the mythical points on the top of Mt Rogneux (3084m) and the Panossière area.
FIND THE MAP AND DOWNLOAD THE GPX FILE HERE :
verbier.utmb.world/fr/races/Verbier-marathon
This race has been especially designed as an introduction to trail running. It is suitable for any kind of runners and isn’t technically too difficult, while offering superb and extensive views of Verbier !
The race starts from the centre of the resort and after a first climb towards Pierre Avoi, well known for its panoramic picture-postcard views, the route takes a splendid hillside path to “Les Attelas”, continues to the Cabane Mont-Fort and then follows a section of the charming irrigation channel “Bisse du Levron” . The Verbier X-Plore then joins the other races’ route in La Chaux and finishes by crossing Verbier.
Numbers distribution (with your identity card).
CFF line Geneva airport-Brig. Stop in Martigny
TMR line Martigny-Le Châble
Timetables on www.cff.ch
Then the bus or cablecar le Châble – Verbier (open daily 05:15-23:50)
This race is for everyone, accessible and offering an extraordinary panorama on the well-renowned resort.
FIND THE MAP AND DOWNLOAD THE GPX FILE HERE :
verbier.utmb.world/fr/races/x-plore
Kids also have their own race and it’s free! The race is through the streets of Verbier and along the surrounding trails. All participants completing the Discovery Trail will get a finisher T-shirt!
2 trails will be tracked :
Long trail : Rude la Poste-Médran-Parcours
VITA-Médran-Ermitage (3.5 km)
Small trail : Rue de la Poste-Médran-Ermitage (1.2 km)
Free registrations & Bibs collection
09/07/2023 Verbier, Place de l’Ermitage from 8:30am
Registration online available directly on the website.
Zumba warm-up at 9:15am
First starts at 9:30am
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