Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB - Verbier Marathon - Elevation Profile, Aid Stations and Cutoffs
- Moay (Bruson), Switzerland
- 47 km
- 2,900 m D+
- 4 aid stations
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Race-day conditions
Weather, daylight and your arrival time at all 6 checkpoints, set to the 07:45 start.
- Start
- 07:45
- Daylight at the start
- 05:49-21:23
- Aid stations
- 4
Course profile
Moay (Bruson), Switzerland Verbier, Switzerland · point-to-point
- Distance
- 47 km Finishes 175 m lower than it starts
- Elevation
- +2,900 m -3,075 m About 62 m of climb per km
- Highest point
- 2,649 m Col des Avouillons
Next edition Fri 9 Jul 2027 · 07:45
- Start
- Competitive finish UTMB Index 700 6h09 after the start
- Mid-pack finish UTMB Index 500 8h47 after the start
- Sunset Verbier, Switzerland 13h38 after the start
- Cutoff 14h after the start
Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB - Verbier Marathon is a 47 km ultra-trail with around 2,900 m of elevation gain, starting in Moay (Bruson), Switzerland. The overall cutoff is 14 hours. The highest point on the course is Col des Avouillons at 2,649 m. That is 62 m of climbing per kilometre. Verbier X has 4 races, from 43 to 140.3 km; this one ranks 3 of 4 by distance and 4 of 4 by climbing per kilometre.
The biggest climb between checkpoints gains around 929 m from Start - Moay (Bruson) (km 0) to Cabane de Mille (km 9.459). The steepest sustained section on the elevation profile averages about 18% over roughly 2.1 km around km 21. Crew access is allowed at Pindin (19.507 km) and Lourtier (37.279 km).
Data is approximate and courses change between editions - always verify against the official race guide.
Other distances at Verbier X
| Race | Distance | D+ | Cutoff | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbier X-Alpine | 140.3 km | 9,127 m | 41h30 | Jul 9, 2027 |
| Verbier X-Traversée | 77 km | 5,100 m | 26h00 | Jul 10, 2027 (est.) |
| Verbier Marathon (this page) | 47 km | 2,900 m | 14h00 | Jul 9, 2027 |
| Verbier Marathon X-Treme | 43 km | 3,000 m | 13h30 | Jul 9, 2027 |
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91 effort-km
About 9 h for a mid-pack finisher (index 500). Not a pacing guarantee.
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How TrailMath works →UTMB Index category
50K
76 km-effort (distance + gain ÷ 100). Calculated from the course figures, not an official classification.
Estimate your UTMB Index →Biggest climb section
+929 m
Moay (Bruson) → Cabane de Mille · km 0–9.5
The largest gain between two checkpoints, not one continuous climb.
Biggest descent section
−1,575 m
Cabane de Panossière → Lourtier · km 25.3–37.3
The largest loss between two checkpoints. ITRA's km-effort ignores descent; TrailMath counts it: 91 km-effort.
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Aid stations and checkpoints
| Checkpoint | Km | Cumulative gain (m) | Cumulative loss (m) | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start - Moay (Bruson) Services not published | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Cabane de Mille | 9.459 | 929 | 136 | Fri 11:55 |
| Pindin Crew | 19.507 | 1,450 | 782 | Fri 14:35 |
| Cabane de Panossière | 25.265 | 2,150 | 1,210 | - |
| Lourtier Crew | 37.279 | 2,177 | 2,785 | Fri 19:50 |
| Verbier (Finish) Crew | 47 | 2,900 | 3,075 | - |
Data is approximate and courses change between editions - always verify against the official race guide. Source: official race guide, verified October 6, 2026 - Official race website
FAQ
How much elevation gain does Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB - Verbier Marathon have?
Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB - Verbier Marathon has around 2,900 m of cumulative elevation gain and 3,075 m of loss over 47 km.
What is the cutoff time for Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB - Verbier Marathon?
The overall Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB - Verbier Marathon cutoff is 14 hours, with intermediate time barriers at major checkpoints.
How long is Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB - Verbier Marathon?
Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB - Verbier Marathon covers approximately 47 km, starting in Moay (Bruson), Switzerland.
What is the highest point of Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB - Verbier Marathon?
The highest point of Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB - Verbier Marathon is Col des Avouillons at 2,649 m.
How many aid stations does Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB - Verbier Marathon have and which allow crew?
The checkpoint table lists 4 major aid points between the start and the finish. Crew access is allowed at Pindin (19.507 km) and Lourtier (37.279 km).
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