Trail du Vélan
Overview
Intro
The 100% nature trail in the heart of the Valais Alps.
The Trail du Vélan is a sporting event at the foot of the majestic Mont Vélan and Grand Combin, in the Grand-St-Bernard and Combins massifs.
The 45 km trail passes through three mountain huts in the communes of Bourg-St-Pierre and Liddes, in the Val d'Entremont (Valais, Switzerland).
This original alpine route, with breathtaking views of Mont-Blanc and the Grandes Jorasses, takes in the famous panoramic route to a summit of 3,037 m, and is semi-autonomous.
5 routes for young and old:
Trail du Velan: 45km and 3'600m ascent
Petit trail du Velan: 21 km and 2,000m ascent
Trail découverte: 15km and 900m ascent
Cross du Vélan: 6.8km and 1,010m ascent
Le P'tit cross: 500 to 1,700m ascent for children aged 5 to 12
Registration:here
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| Contact address |
Balleys Philippe
Trail du Vélan philippe@crossduvelan.ch |
|---|---|
| Location |
1946 Bourg-St-Pierre Schweiz |
| Event Homepage | https://www.trail-velan.ch/ |
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Event dates
- 19 July 2025