Trail du Vélan

About the Event

Conquer a high-Alpine odyssey beneath the majestic peaks of the Swiss Valais. The Trail du Vélan returns on Saturday, 25th July 2026, offering a quintet of mountain challenges from a formidable 45km trail to a family-friendly P'tit Cross, all set at the foot of Mont Vélan and the Grand Combin. The flagship ultra route is a breathtaking, semi-autonomous journey, climbing to 3,037m and traversing three remote mountain cabins (Mille, Vélan, Valsorey) with unparalleled views of the Mont Blanc massif. This pure alpine adventure in the Val d’Entremont delivers pristine trails, staggering vertical gain, and an authentic mountain spirit. Whether you seek a sky-high test or a scenic introduction to trail running, find your perfect challenge in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Secure your place on these legendary paths.

Races Offered

Le Cross du Vélan

Jul 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 6.8K

terrain

Type — —

timer

20 days remaining

Petit Trail

Jul 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 21K

terrain

Type — —

timer

20 days remaining

Trail Découverte

Jul 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 15K

terrain

Type — —

timer

20 days remaining

Jul 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 45K

terrain

Type — —

timer

20 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Bourg-Saint-Pierre.

thermostat Temperature

9.5° / 19.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.3° / 17.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 48m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

4.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:56

nightlight Sunset

21:16

About Bourg-Saint-Pierre

Learn more about the host city, Bourg-Saint-Pierre.

Bourg-Saint-Pierre is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Bourg-Saint-Pierre is the highest inhabited locality of the valley and the last village when ascending the Great Saint Bernard Pass.