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Trail du Vélan

Name: Trail du Vélan
Start: 2026-07-25
End: 2026-07-25
Location: Bourg-Saint-Pierre

location_city Bourg-Saint-Pierre

flag Switzerland

calendar_today 25 Jul, 2026

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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

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Distance — 6.8K

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Type — Trail running

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206 days remaining

Petit Trail

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 21K

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Type — Trail running

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206 days remaining

Trail Découverte

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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Type — Trail running

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Trail du Vélan

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 45K

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Type — Trail running

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Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.0° / 19.3°

wb_sunny 10.1° / 18.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 5.9 /

water_drop 78.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.0° / 19.3°

wb_sunny 10.1° / 18.1°

air 5.9 km/h

water_drop 78.1%

About 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.