Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMBGressoney Saint Jean, Italy🇮🇹
About Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027
Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 is a trail race held from Thu, Jul 15, 2027 to Sun, Jul 18, 2027 in Gressoney Saint Jean, Italy; the start is at 18:30.
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Someone running 30 km a week needs 25 weeks, about 6 months, to prepare for the 120K course of Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027; the latest start is Thu, Jan 21, 2027.
Take on a monumental trail running adventure in the Italian Alps, following the paths of historic mountaineers and alpine guides. Discover vibrant local communities and ancient villages brimming with traditions and legends. Conquer unprecedented trails winding through the breathtaking beauty of the Aosta Valley from the iconic Matterhorn to the majestic Monte Rosa.
Courses
| Course | Distance | Elevation Gain | Km-effort | Course file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120K | 120 km | 8200 m D+ | 202 | GPX |
| 82K | 82 km | 6300 m D+ | 145 | GPX |
| 43K | 43 km | 3100 m D+ | 74 | GPX |
| 35K | 35 km | 1800 m D+ | 53 | |
| 15K | 15 km | 650 m D+ | 22 | GPX |
| 9K | 9 km | 600 m D+ | 15 | GPX |
There are 6 courses: 120K (8200 m D+); 82K (6300 m D+); 43K (3100 m D+); 35K (1800 m D+); 15K (650 m D+); 9K (600 m D+).
Course map and elevation profile
What the weather is usually like here
- Over the last 5 years this week typically ran 18°C to 30°C here, with a high of 37°C and a low of 13°C.
- 31% of those days saw rain. A real forecast lands about two weeks out and will appear here then.
- Typical daily maximum wind was 8 km/h (calm), with 12 km/h the highest value in the sample.
- It has been hot here before: if race week trends warm, scale your fluid plan up.
- Sunrise 05:56, sunset 21:17.
The race is more than two weeks out, so these are averages of recent years for the same week, not a forecast. A real forecast appears here closer to the day.
Race briefing
120K course118 km · 8103 m gain · 40% uphill · 14 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 118 km with 8103 m of climbing, 69 m per km. The course sits between 579 m and 2991 m of altitude. 59% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-10 km · Start → Blavy: 943 m up / 34 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 10-23 km · Blavy → Valchourda: 1434 m up / 556 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 23-33 km · Valchourda → Saint-Barthelemy: 468 m up / 857 m down; the stretch descends.
- 33-39 km · Saint-Barthelemy → Torgnon: 516 m up / 659 m down; the stretch descends.
- 39-47 km · Torgnon → Antey-Saint-André: 124 m up / 880 m down; the stretch descends.
- 47-52 km · Antey-Saint-André → La Magdeleine: 616 m up / 91 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 52-58 km · La Magdeleine → Chamois: 514 m up / 48 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 58-63 km · Chamois → Cheneil: 412 m up / 212 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 63-76 km · Cheneil → Breuil Cervinia: 494 m up / 634 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 76-86 km · Breuil Cervinia → Colle Cime Bianche: 1000 m up / 346 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 86-98 km · Colle Cime Bianche → Champoluc: 198 m up / 1249 m down; the stretch descends.
- 98-107 km · Champoluc → Sitten: 994 m up / 799 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 107-113 km · Sitten → Gressoney-La-Trinité: 210 m up / 337 m down; the stretch descends.
- 113-118 km · Gressoney-La-Trinité → Finish: 174 m up / 595 m down; the stretch descends.
The race climbs from the gun: 306 m over the first 5 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.
The backbone of the course runs from km 1 to km 15: 1791 m over 14 km at 13% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 31% on the GPX trace. It tops out at 2376 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 12 266 m, km 10 192 m, km 8 186 m, km 13 165 m. Running is off the table only in the steepest roughly 250 m core; hike that part with short steps and run again once the grade eases.
The climb between km 46 and km 60: 1247 m over 13 km at 9% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 30%. It tops out at 2275 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 49 231 m, km 59 231 m, km 58 176 m, km 48 150 m. By the time you start it, about 42% of the day's climbing is behind you. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The climb between km 74 and km 84: net 990 m over 10 km at 10% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 28%, 1140 m of climbing in total with 150 m given back. It tops out at 2982 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 84 230 m, km 78 195 m, km 79 128 m, km 76 107 m. Trying to run this costs far more than it saves. Shorten the stride, lean on the poles, keep moving.
The steepest wall stands between km 97 and km 103: 1069 m over 6.2 km at 17% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 49% on the GPX trace. It tops out at 2642 m. Kilometre by kilometre: km 98 74 m, km 99 320 m, km 100 150 m, km 101 141 m, km 102 189 m, km 103 207 m. By the time you start it, about 81% of the day's climbing is behind you. Running is not on the menu at this grade; settle into a hike from the bottom and load the poles, short steps.
The longest descent starts at km 85 and loses 1410 m by km 96 at 13% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 34% on the GPX trace. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 37 averages 50% on the GPX trace over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 6 km drop 431 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
You reach the climb after Antey-Saint-André with about 880 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.
The leg from Cheneil to Breuil Cervinia is long and unsupported: 14 km and 494 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Cheneil with full capacity.
You reach the climb after Breuil Cervinia with about 634 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.
You reach the climb after Champoluc with about 1249 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.
- The organiser lists 120 km; the published GPX measures 118 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- This course reaches 2991 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 0°C to 8°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 8 km/h, reaching 13 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
- Sunset is 21:17 and the finish cut-off is 07:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 8 hours 39 minutes in darkness.
- Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
- Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
- At cut-off pace you run into a second night. Plan the sleep question before race day: an hour gained on the first night costs two on the second.
- Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 69 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 14 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- 21% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
- Arrive early for the altitude. The course tops out at 2991 m, and coming up from sea level on race morning costs you more than any training block gains. Get to the area a few days ahead and let your body adjust.
- The altitude is not a single summit: about 76 km of the course sits above 1800 m, 15 km above 2400 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 36 km and the high zone spans roughly km 57 to km 93. About 65% of the total climbing happens in that thin air, so recalibrate your effort to the altitude, not the gradient alone.
- Point to point: the finish sits 39.2 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Saint-Barthelemykm 33
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 6.8 km with 545 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 9h 30m after the start.
Antey-Saint-Andrékm 47
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 4.8 km with 629 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 12h 30m after the start.
Cheneilkm 63
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 14 km with 556 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 14 km. Leave with full capacity.
Breuil Cerviniakm 76
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 9.6 km with 1140 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 21h 30m after the start.
Champoluckm 98
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 9.1 km with 1152 m of climbing.
- The climb starts immediately on exit (49%); keep the stop short.
- Cut-off: 28h 30m after the start.
Gressoney-La-Trinitékm 113
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 3.9 km with 346 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 34h after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Cheneil (km 63) to Breuil Cervinia (km 76): 14 km, with 556 m of climbing in between. Top up at Cheneil and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Drinks only, no food, at Torgnon (km 39) and La Magdeleine (km 52) and 2 more. Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
- Chamois (km 58) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table. Load up as you leave La Magdeleine.
- Hot food is served at Antey-Saint-André (km 47) and Breuil Cervinia (km 76) and 1 more. If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
- Food is available at Blavy (km 10) and Valchourda (km 23) and 4 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Drop bag at Breuil Cervinia (km 76). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
- Crew support is permitted only at Saint-Barthelemy (km 33), Antey-Saint-André (km 47), Breuil Cervinia (km 76), Champoluc (km 98), and Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 113). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
- The heaviest leg runs from Blavy (km 10) to Valchourda (km 23): 13 km with 1389 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Saint-Barthelemy (km 33), Antey-Saint-André (km 47), Breuil Cervinia (km 76), Champoluc (km 98), Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 113), and Gressoney-Saint-Jean (km 120). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- The climbing starts the moment you leave Champoluc (km 98): the steepest roughly 250 m section averages 49%. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then begin the climb under control.
- The overall cut-off is 36h 30m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Saint-Barthelemy (km 33) to Antey-Saint-André (km 47): the official time budget is 3h for 15 km and 640 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
Official cut-off ladder
| Leg | Distance | D+ | Official time budget | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → Saint-Barthelemypasses Blavy, Valchourda, which has no time limit | 33 km | 2846 m | 9h 30m | start + 9h 30m |
| Saint-Barthelemy → Antey-Saint-Andrépasses Torgnon, which has no time limit | 15 km | 640 m | 3h | start + 12h 30m |
| Antey-Saint-André → Breuil Cerviniapasses La Magdeleine, Chamois, Cheneil, which has no time limit | 29 km | 2036 m | 9h | start + 21h 30m |
| Breuil Cervinia → Champolucpasses Colle Cime Bianche, which has no time limit | 22 km | 1197 m | 7h | start + 28h 30m |
| Champoluc → Gressoney-La-Trinitépasses Sitten, which has no time limit | 14 km | 1204 m | 5h 30m | start + 34h |
| Gressoney-La-Trinité → Gressoney-Saint-Jeanpasses Rifugio Alpenzu, which has no time limit | 7.7 km | 174 m | 2h 30m | start + 36h 30m |
Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AostaDrop bag | 0 | — | — | No | No | — |
| Blavy | 10 | 10 | Food | No | No | — |
| Valchourda | 23 | 13 | Food | No | No | — |
| Saint-Barthelemy | 33 | 9.9 | Food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 04:00 |
| Torgnon | 39 | 6.8 | Drinks | — | — | — |
| Antey-Saint-André | 47 | 7.8 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 07:00 |
| La Magdeleine | 52 | 4.8 | Drinks | — | — | — |
| Chamois | 58 | 6.4 | None | — | — | — |
| Cheneil | 63 | 4.1 | Food | No | No | — |
| Breuil CerviniaDrop bag | 76 | 14 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 16:00 |
| Colle Cime Bianche | 86 | 9.5 | Food | No | No | — |
| Champoluc | 98 | 12 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 23:00 |
| Sitten | 107 | 9.1 | Drinks | — | — | — |
| Gressoney-La-Trinité | 113 | 5.2 | Food | Yes | Yes | Sunday 04:30 |
| Rifugio Alpenzu | 116 | 3.9 | Drinks | No | No | — |
| Gressoney-Saint-JeanDrop bag | 120 | 3.8 | Hot food | Yes | No | Sunday 07:00 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
82K course80 km · 6166 m gain · 47% uphill · 11 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 80 km with 6166 m of climbing, 77 m per km. The course sits between 337 m and 2684 m of altitude. 52% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-7.1 km · Start → Lillianes: 527 m up / 224 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 7.1-10 km · Lillianes → Fontainemore: 267 m up / 136 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 10-17 km · Fontainemore → Issime: 579 m up / 404 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 17-22 km · Issime → Gaby: 107 m up / 13 m down; close to flat.
- 22-28 km · Gaby → Laghi di Frudiere: 1236 m up / 74 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 28-41 km · Laghi di Frudiere → Brusson: 512 m up / 1319 m down; the stretch descends.
- 41-49 km · Brusson → Rifugio Arp: 1087 m up / 75 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 49-61 km · Rifugio Arp → Champoluc: 392 m up / 1216 m down; the stretch descends.
- 61-70 km · Champoluc → Sitten: 1119 m up / 654 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 70-74 km · Sitten → Gressoney-La-Trinité: 181 m up / 438 m down; the stretch descends.
- 74-78 km · Gressoney-La-Trinité → Rifugio Alpenzu: 127 m up / 518 m down; the stretch descends.
- 78-80 km · Rifugio Alpenzu → Finish: 30 m up / 58 m down; gently rolling.
The race climbs from the gun: 321 m over the first 5 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.
The backbone of the course runs from km 18 to km 28: 1288 m over 10 km at 12% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 43% on the GPX trace. It tops out at 2250 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 26 312 m, km 25 271 m, km 28 260 m, km 27 247 m. Running is off the table only in the steepest roughly 250 m core; hike that part with short steps and run again once the grade eases.
The longest drag runs from km 36 to km 50: net 1253 m over 14 km at 9% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 36% on the GPX trace, 1779 m of climbing in total with 526 m given back. It tops out at 2645 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 43 269 m, km 37 198 m, km 50 164 m, km 42 158 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The late climb from km 60 to km 66: 1071 m over 5.9 km at 18% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 38% on the GPX trace. It tops out at 2651 m. Kilometre by kilometre: km 61 117 m, km 62 276 m, km 63 170 m, km 64 122 m, km 65 203 m, km 66 206 m. By the time you start it, about 76% of the day's climbing is behind you. Running is not on the menu at this grade; settle into a hike from the bottom and load the poles, short steps.
The longest descent starts at km 50 and loses 1073 m by km 59 at 12% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 48% on the GPX trace. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 38 averages 47% on the GPX trace over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 6 km drop 426 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.5 km of Issime; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
The leg from Laghi di Frudiere to Brusson is long and unsupported: 12 km and 512 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Laghi di Frudiere with full capacity.
You reach the climb after Brusson with about 1319 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.
You reach the climb after Champoluc with about 1216 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.
- The organiser lists 82 km; the published GPX measures 80.3 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- This course reaches 2684 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 5°C to 14°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 9 km/h, reaching 16 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
- Sunset is 21:13 and the finish cut-off is 07:15. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 8 hours 41 minutes in darkness.
- Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
- Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
- Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 77 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 14 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- 23% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
- Arrive early for the altitude. The course tops out at 2684 m, and coming up from sea level on race morning costs you more than any training block gains. Get to the area a few days ahead and let your body adjust.
- The altitude is not a single summit: about 32 km of the course sits above 1800 m, 6.2 km above 2400 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 16 km and the high zone spans roughly km 43 to km 58. About 43% of the total climbing happens in that thin air, so recalibrate your effort to the altitude, not the gradient alone.
- Point to point: the finish sits 19.8 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Gabykm 22
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- The heaviest leg is next: 6.8 km with 1234 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 5h 30m after the start.
Laghi di Frudierekm 28
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 12 km with 467 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 12 km. Leave with full capacity.
Brussonkm 41
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 8.1 km with 1120 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 11h 30m after the start.
Champoluckm 61
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 8.9 km with 1139 m of climbing.
- A 38% pitch starts about 0.5 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 18h after the start.
Gressoney-La-Trinitékm 74
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 3.9 km with 305 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 23h after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Laghi di Frudiere (km 28) to Brusson (km 41): 12 km, with 467 m of climbing in between. Top up at Laghi di Frudiere and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Drinks only, no food, at Lillianes (km 7) and Issime (km 17) and 2 more. Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
- Hot food is served at Gaby (km 22) and Brusson (km 41) and 1 more. If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
- Food is available at Fontainemore (km 10) and Laghi di Frudiere (km 28) and 2 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Drop bag at Brusson (km 41). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
- Crew support is permitted only at Gaby (km 22), Brusson (km 41), Champoluc (km 61), and Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 74). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
- The heaviest leg runs from Gaby (km 22) to Laghi di Frudiere (km 28): 7 km with 1234 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Gaby (km 22), Brusson (km 41), Champoluc (km 61), Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 74), and Gressoney-Saint-Jean (km 82). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 0.5 km after Champoluc (km 61), a roughly 250 m section averaging 38% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 25h 15m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Gaby (km 22): the official time budget is 5h 30m for 22 km and 1480 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
Official cut-off ladder
| Leg | Distance | D+ | Official time budget | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → Gabypasses Lillianes, Fontainemore, Issime, which has no time limit | 22 km | 1480 m | 5h 30m | start + 5h 30m |
| Gaby → Brussonpasses Laghi di Frudiere, which has no time limit | 19 km | 1748 m | 6h | start + 11h 30m |
| Brusson → Champolucpasses Rifugio Arp, which has no time limit | 20 km | 1479 m | 6h 30m | start + 18h |
| Champoluc → Gressoney-La-Trinitépasses Sitten, which has no time limit | 14 km | 1300 m | 5h | start + 23h |
| Gressoney-La-Trinité → Gressoney-Saint-Jeanpasses Rifugio Alpenzu, which has no time limit | 7.7 km | 157 m | 2h 15m | start + 25h 15m |
Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pont-Saint-MartinDrop bag | 0 | — | — | No | No | — |
| Lillianes | 7.1 | 7.1 | Drinks | — | — | — |
| Fontainemore | 10 | 3.2 | Food | No | No | — |
| Issime | 17 | 6.8 | Drinks | No | No | — |
| Gaby | 22 | 4.3 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Friday 11:30 |
| Laghi di Frudiere | 28 | 6.8 | Food | No | No | — |
| BrussonDrop bag | 41 | 12 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Friday 17:30 |
| Rifugio Arp | 49 | 8 | Food | No | No | — |
| Champoluc | 61 | 12 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 00:00 |
| Sitten | 70 | 8.9 | Drinks | — | — | — |
| Gressoney-La-Trinité | 74 | 4.7 | Food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 05:00 |
| Rifugio Alpenzu | 78 | 3.8 | Drinks | No | No | — |
| Gressoney-Saint-JeanDrop bag | 82 | 3.8 | Hot food | Yes | No | Saturday 07:15 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
43K course41 km · 2923 m gain · 43% uphill · 5 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 41 km with 2923 m of climbing, 71 m per km. The course sits between 1373 m and 2637 m of altitude. 77% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-10 km · Start → Rifugio Ospizio Sottile: 1250 m up / 180 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 10-16 km · Rifugio Ospizio Sottile → Rong: 209 m up / 1142 m down; the stretch descends.
- 16-26 km · Rong → Rifugio Gabiet: 1042 m up / 260 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 26-35 km · Rifugio Gabiet → Gressoney-La-Trinité: 173 m up / 738 m down; the stretch descends.
- 35-38 km · Gressoney-La-Trinité → Rifugio Alpenzu Grande: 196 m up / 480 m down; the stretch descends.
- 38-41 km · Rifugio Alpenzu Grande → Finish: 52 m up / 123 m down; gently rolling.
The race climbs from the gun: 64 m over the first 3.3 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.
The backbone of the course runs from km 0 to km 11: net 1252 m over 11 km at 12% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 37% on the GPX trace, 1440 m of climbing in total with 188 m given back. It tops out at 2635 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 7 253 m, km 10 239 m, km 6 235 m, km 9 202 m. Running is off the table only in the steepest roughly 250 m core; hike that part with short steps and run again once the grade eases.
The steepest wall stands between km 16 and km 22: 945 m over 6.2 km at 15% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 46% on the GPX trace. It tops out at 2446 m. Kilometre by kilometre: km 17 134 m, km 18 319 m, km 19 191 m, km 20 91 m, km 21 91 m, km 22 139 m. By the time you start it, about 49% of the day's climbing is behind you. Running is not on the menu at this grade; settle into a hike from the bottom and load the poles, short steps.
The longest descent starts at km 23 and loses 814 m by km 34 at 8% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 52% on the GPX trace. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 36 averages 51% on the GPX trace over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 4.9 km drop 472 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
You reach the climb after Rong with about 1142 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.
The leg from Rong to Rifugio Gabiet is long and unsupported: 10 km and 1042 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Rong with full capacity.
- The organiser lists 43 km; the published GPX measures 41.2 km. The organiser lists 3100 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 2923 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- This course reaches 2637 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 3°C to 13°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 9 km/h, reaching 16 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
- Sunset is 21:15 and the finish cut-off is 22:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 45 minutes in darkness.
- Get the torch out before sunset; digging through a pack in the dark is the most expensive minute of the day.
- Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
- Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 71 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 11 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.
- 18% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
- Arrive early for the altitude. The course tops out at 2637 m, and coming up from sea level on race morning costs you more than any training block gains. Get to the area a few days ahead and let your body adjust.
- The altitude is not a single summit: about 24 km of the course sits above 1800 m, 4.2 km above 2400 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 14 km and the high zone spans roughly km 17 to km 31. About 63% of the total climbing happens in that thin air, so recalibrate your effort to the altitude, not the gradient alone.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Rongkm 16
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 1063 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 10 km. Leave with full capacity.
- A 46% pitch starts about 0.8 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 5h 30m after the start.
Gressoney-La-Trinitékm 35
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 3.9 km with 312 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 10h 30m after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Rong (km 16) to Rifugio Gabiet (km 26): 10 km, with 1063 m of climbing in between. Top up at Rong and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Drinks only, no food, at Rifugio Ospizio Sottile (km 10) and Rifugio Alpenzu Grande (km 38). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
- Food is available at Rong (km 16) and Rifugio Gabiet (km 26) and 1 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Crew support is permitted only at Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 35). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
- The heaviest leg runs from Gressoney-Saint-Jean (km 0) to Rifugio Ospizio Sottile (km 10): 10 km with 1243 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 35) and Gressoney-Saint-Jean (km 42). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 0.8 km after Rong (km 16), a roughly 250 m section averaging 46% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 13h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Rong (km 16) to Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 35): the official time budget is 5h for 18 km and 1216 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gressoney-Saint-Jean | 0 | — | — | No | No | — |
| Rifugio Ospizio Sottile | 10 | 10 | Drinks | — | — | — |
| Rong | 16 | 6 | Food | No | No | Saturday 14:30 |
| Rifugio Gabiet | 26 | 10 | Food | No | No | — |
| Gressoney-La-Trinité | 35 | 8.3 | Food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 19:30 |
| Rifugio Alpenzu Grande | 38 | 3.8 | Drinks | No | No | — |
| Gressoney-Saint-Jean | 42 | 3.8 | Hot food | Yes | No | Saturday 22:00 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
15K course15 km · 705 m gain · 32% uphill · 2 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 15 km with 705 m of climbing, 46 m per km. The course sits between 1381 m and 1861 m of altitude. 44% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-7.9 km · Start → Gressoney-La-Trinité: 313 m up / 67 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 7.9-12 km · Gressoney-La-Trinité → Rifugio Alpenzu Grande: 334 m up / 216 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 12-15 km · Rifugio Alpenzu Grande → Finish: 57 m up / 418 m down; the stretch descends.
The first 1.5 km are close to flat, good for settling in. Do not set your pace here, the real course starts after.
The backbone of the course runs from km 1 to km 11: net 464 m over 9.2 km at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 24%, 566 m of climbing in total with 102 m given back. It tops out at 1859 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 9 150 m, km 3 102 m, km 11 93 m, km 4 59 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The longest descent starts at km 11 and loses 476 m by km 15 at 10% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 42% on the GPX trace. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it.
The last 2 km drop 23 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
- This course reaches 1861 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 8°C to 16°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 10 km/h, reaching 18 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
- Even at cut-off pace you finish 5 hours 45 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 46 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 9.2 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- 12% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
- The high point is 1861 m. Coming from sea level, your heart rate and breathing shift at the same pace, so leave yourself room in the first hour.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Gressoney-La-Trinitékm 7.9
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- The heaviest leg is next: 3.9 km with 343 m of climbing.
- A 24% pitch starts about 0.5 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 2h 30m after the start.
- Rifugio Alpenzu Grande (km 12) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table. Load up as you leave Gressoney-La-Trinité.
- Food is available at Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 8). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- The last aid station is Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 8), leaving 7 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- The heaviest leg runs from Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 8) to Rifugio Alpenzu Grande (km 12): 4 km with 343 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 8) and Gressoney-Saint-Jean (km 16). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 0.5 km after Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 8), a roughly 250 m section averaging 24% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 5h 30m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 8): the official time budget is 2h 30m for 8 km and 313 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gressoney-Saint-Jean | 0 | — | — | No | No | — |
| Gressoney-La-Trinité | 7.9 | 7.9 | Food | Yes | No | Sunday 12:30 |
| Rifugio Alpenzu Grande | 12 | 3.9 | None | — | — | — |
| Gressoney-Saint-Jean | 16 | 3.7 | Hot food | Yes | No | Sunday 15:30 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
9K course9 km · 636 m gain · 45% uphill · 3 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Flat
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 9.2 km with 636 m of climbing, 69 m per km. The course sits between 1381 m and 1869 m of altitude. 83% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-3.8 km · Start → Alpenzu Piccolo: 453 m up / 278 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 3.8-5.7 km · Alpenzu Piccolo → Rifugio Alpenzu Grande: 128 m up / 207 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 5.7-9.2 km · Rifugio Alpenzu Grande → Finish: 53 m up / 389 m down; the stretch descends.
The first 1.5 km climb 245 m and then drop 239 m. Do not attack the opening climb in the crowd, and do not brake your way down the drop behind it.
The backbone of the course runs from km 2 to km 4: net 227 m over 2.3 km at 10% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 24%, 269 m of climbing in total with 42 m given back. It tops out at 1854 m. Kilometre by kilometre: km 3 178 m, km 4 43 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The longest descent starts at km 4 and loses 470 m by km 9 at 10% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 42% on the GPX trace. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 1 averages 46% on the GPX trace over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 2 km drop 28 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
- Even at cut-off pace you finish 8 hours 15 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
- The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.
- 19% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
- The high point is 1869 m. Coming from sea level, your heart rate and breathing shift at the same pace, so leave yourself room in the first hour.
- Point to point: the finish sits 5.5 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
- Drinks only, no food, at Gressoney La Trinité (km 2). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
- Alpenzu Piccolo (km 4) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table. Load up as you leave Gressoney La Trinité.
- The last aid station is Gressoney La Trinité (km 2), leaving 7 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- Medical support is available at Gressoney La Trinité (km 0), Gressoney La Trinité (km 2), and Gressoney Saint Jean (km 9). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 0.8 km after Gressoney La Trinité (km 2), a roughly 250 m section averaging 24% begins. Only drinks are served here, so fill the bottles and carry your own food in, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 3h 15m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gressoney La Trinité | 0 | — | — | Yes | No | — |
| Gressoney La Trinité | 1.8 | 1.8 | Drinks | Yes | No | — |
| Alpenzu Piccolo | 3.8 | 2 | None | — | — | — |
| Rifugio Alpenzu Grande | 5.7 | 1.9 | None | — | — | — |
| Gressoney Saint Jean | 9.5 | 3.8 | Drinks | Yes | No | Sunday 13:00 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
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What is Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB?
Take on a monumental trail running adventure in the Italian Alps, following the paths of historic mountaineers and alpine guides. Discover vibrant local communities and ancient villages brimming with traditions and legends. Conquer unprecedented trails winding through the breathtaking beauty of the Aosta Valley from the iconic Matterhorn to the majestic Monte Rosa.
When is Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB takes place on Thu, Jul 15, 2027 - Sun, Jul 18, 2027. Start time: 18:30.
Where does Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB take place?
Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB takes place in Gressoney Saint Jean, Italy.
What are the courses and distances of Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB offers 6 courses: 120K (120 km, 8200 m D+); 82K (82 km, 6300 m D+); 43K (43 km, 3100 m D+); 35K (35 km, 1800 m D+); 15K (15 km, 650 m D+); 9K (9 km, 600 m D+).
How hard is Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
Difficulty is measured in km-effort: distance plus ascent divided by 100. The 120K course covers 120 km with 8200 m of climbing, which is 202 km-effort and falls in ITRA category XL. All courses: 120K 202 km-effort (XL), 82K 145 km-effort (L), 43K 74 km-effort (S), 35K 53 km-effort (S), 15K 22 km-effort (XXS), 9K 15 km-effort (XXS).
What is the official website of Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB?
Official website: https://mrww.utmb.world/
Is a medical certificate required for Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB?
Yes, a medical certificate is required. See the organiser's official page for the exact wording.
Is the Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 course a loop or an out and back?
The 120K course is point to point, finishing 39.2 km from the start; measured from the GPX file it runs 117.9 km. The 82K course is point to point, finishing 19.8 km from the start; measured from the GPX file it runs 80.3 km. The 43K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 41.2 km.
Where is the hardest climb at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
The biggest climb on the 120K course runs from km 1 to km 15: 14.3 km for 1791 m at 13% average; its steepest roughly 250 m section averages 31%. It tops out at 2376 m.
How high does Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 go?
The 120K course runs between 579 m and 2991 m with 8103 m of total climbing. Coming from sea level, arriving a few days early to acclimatise makes a real difference.
Do you need poles at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
The 120K course averages 69 m of gain per km with a longest climb of 14.3 km, so poles help noticeably.
Do you need a headtorch at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
120K: Sunset is 21:17 and the finish cut-off is 07:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 8 hours 39 minutes in darkness. Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare. Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app. At cut-off pace you run into a second night. Plan the sleep question before race day: an hour gained on the first night costs two on the second.
What is the weather like at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
Over the last 5 years the same week here measured 18°C to 30°C, with a high of 37°C, a low of 13°C and rain on 31% of days. A real forecast lands about two weeks out.
Where are the aid stations at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
The 120K course has 14 stations; the first at km 10 and the last at km 116. The longest gap between them is 14 km, between Cheneil and Breuil Cervinia.
What is served at the Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 aid stations?
For the 120K course: Hot food: Antey-Saint-André (47. km), Breuil Cervinia (76. km), Champoluc (98. km). Drinks only: Torgnon (39. km), La Magdeleine (52. km), Sitten (107. km), Rifugio Alpenzu (116. km). No supplies at all: Chamois (58. km).
Is there a drop bag at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
Yes. On the 120K course the drop bag point is Breuil Cervinia (km 76).
What are the cut-off times for the 120K at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
On the 120K course at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Sunday 07:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Saint-Barthelemy (km 33) Saturday 04:00, Antey-Saint-André (km 47) Saturday 07:00, Breuil Cervinia (km 76) Saturday 16:00, Champoluc (km 98) Saturday 23:00, Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 113) Sunday 04:30.
What are the cut-off times for the 82K at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
On the 82K course at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Saturday 07:15. Intermediate cut-offs: Gaby (km 22) Friday 11:30, Brusson (km 41) Friday 17:30, Champoluc (km 61) Saturday 00:00, Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 74) Saturday 05:00.
What are the cut-off times for the 43K at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
On the 43K course at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Saturday 22:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Rong (km 16) Saturday 14:30, Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 35) Saturday 19:30.
What are the cut-off times for the 15K at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
On the 15K course at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Sunday 15:30. Intermediate cut-offs: Gressoney-La-Trinité (km 8) Sunday 12:30.
What time does Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 start?
Known start times: 120K 18:30, 82K 06:00, 43K 09:00, 15K 10:00, 9K 09:45, local time. Confirm against the organiser's schedule in race week.
What is the time limit at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
The finish time limit is 120K Sunday 07:00, 82K Saturday 07:15, 43K Saturday 22:00, 15K Sunday 15:30. Intermediate stations carry their own cut-offs; the full list is in the checkpoint table on this page.
Is there a GPX file for Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
Yes. The GPX files for the 120K, 82K, 43K, 15K, 9K courses can be downloaded from the course section on this page, next to the route and grade profile.
Which Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB course should you choose?
The shortest option is 9K (9 km, 600 m D+) and the longest is 120K (120 km, 8200 m D+). With little trail experience the 9K is the safer start; the 120K demands an all-day effort and cut-off management.
What are the gradients like at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
The 120K course averages 69 m of climbing per km, with 8103 m of total ascent and 7298 m of descent. The steepest kilometre averages 36%.
How runnable is the Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 course?
This is not a running course in the classic sense: at 69 m of gain per km it demands long hiking blocks, and walking the steep climbs is part of the strategy.
Where is the steepest part of Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
The steepest kilometre of the 120K course averages 36% and sits inside the climb between km 35 and km 37.
How many climbs does Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 have?
The 120K course has 12 distinct climbs. The biggest: km 1-15 (1791 m at 13%); km 46-60 (1247 m at 9%); km 97-103 (1069 m at 17%).
Is there a long climb at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
Yes. The longest climb runs 14.3 km from km 1, gaining 1791 m at 13% average, topping out at 2376 m.
What are the descents like at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
There is 7298 m of descent in total. The longest drop runs 11.3 km between km 85 and km 96, losing 1410 m. About 21% of the course is steep downhill, so the legs need descent training too.
Are there flat sections at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
Partly: about 26% of the course is near flat, the rest climbs or descends.
Is the hard part of Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 early or late?
The climbing is evenly split: 59% of it sits in the first half.
What is the elevation range at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
The lowest point of the 120K course sits at 579 m and the highest at 2991 m, a range of 2412 m. Conditions change noticeably between the two, so plan clothing in layers.
Where does Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027 reach its high point?
The course tops out at 2991 m, reached around km 84.
Are poles mandatory at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
The organiser has not announced a pole requirement. Based on the profile poles help noticeably.
Do you need to carry water at Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB 2027?
Yes: the longest stretch without aid on the 120K course is 13.7 km, so carrying backup water is essential.