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Where Is It Located?
The run takes place in Switzerland, following the Swiss section of the Via Alpina. The route starts in Sargans in the east and finishes in Montreux in the west, crossing the country through alpine terrain.
The Start of the Trail
Why?
This route was chosen because it represents one of the most demanding ways to cross Switzerland. It includes significant elevation, long distances, and varied terrain, making it a true endurance challenge.
Want to watch the run?
Live track link: Drops on the 22 June
Map of Route
Map of Route
This is route Etienne Milne will run for the duration of 7 days! It follows the Via Alpina across Switzerland, covering 383 km and approximately 25,000 meters of elevation gain.
The equivalent of more than 9 marathons and almost 3 ascents of Mount Everest.
Run Plan
Day 1
Day 1
22 June
Sargans → Linthal
60 km · 3,900 m D+
Passes: Foopass, Richetlipass
Day 2
Day 2
23 June
Linthal → Engelberg
73 km · 4,200 m D+
Passes: Klausenpass, Surenenpass
Day 3
Day 3
24 June
Engelberg → Grindelwald
57 km · 3,590 m D+
Passes: Jochpass, Grosse Scheidegg
Day 4
Day 4
25 June
25 June
Grindelwald → Kandersteg
59 km · 4,600 m D+
Passes: Kleine Scheidegg, Sefinenfurgge
Day 5
Day 5
26 June
Kandersteg → Lenk im Simmental
30 km · 2,100 m D+
Passes:Bunderchrinde
Day 6
27 June
27 June
Lenk → Château-d’Oex
45 km · 2,600 m D+
Passes:Hahnenmoospass,Trüttlisbergpass
Day 7
28 June
28 June
Château-d’Oex → Montreux
38 km · 2,400 m D+
Passes: Col de Jable, Col de Chaude
Finish!
The final stage descends toward Montreux, where the project comes to an end after 7 consecutive days in the Alps.
Reaching the lake marks the completion of 383 km and over 23,000 meters of elevation gain.
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