• Trail in Switzerland: the difficult 7 summers of Churfirsten
  • Trail in Switzerland: the difficult 7 summers of Churfirsten
  • Trail in Switzerland: the difficult 7 summers of Churfirsten
  • Trail in Switzerland: the difficult 7 summers of Churfirsten
  • Trail in Switzerland: the difficult 7 summers of Churfirsten
Swiss / French Alps

Trail in Switzerland: the difficult 7 summers of Churfirsten

Réf : AQCREW

In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Expert

    Levels

    Trail running
    Beginner
    For those looking to discover trail running. You run for one hour twice a week and have no particular mountain experience. You will cover distances of 10 to 15 km, with an elevation gain of around 800 m per day, on smooth trails or alpine pastures.
    Intermediate
    For those with an UTMB Index of 350 (as a reference point), you will run twice a week and complete a few long runs. You will undertake 4–5 hour outings covering roughly 15 to 20 km per day, with 1,000 m of elevation gain on narrow trails.
    Confirmed
    For those with an UTMB Index of 450 or higher (as a guideline), you will run 2 to 3 times a week, including at least one long run. You will complete 4- to 6-hour outings covering approximately 25 km and 1,500 m of elevation gain per day, traversing runnable trails, alpine pastures, and narrow paths.
    Advanced
    You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.
    Expert
    You have an UTMB Index of 550 or higher and run 4 to 5 times a week, including one long run (2–3 hours). You have previously completed trail runs of at least 40 km with 2,000 m of elevation gain. You will undertake outings lasting approximately 8 hours, covering around 35 km and 2,500 m of elevation gain per day across scree slopes, ridges, off-trail terrain, snow patches, and more.
  • Destination
    Swiss / French Alps
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    29.84 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

Lancez-vous in one of the adventures of trail running and the impressions of Switzerland . Ce séjour en liberté s'adresse aux coureurs ambitieux et rigoureusement préparés, désireux de relever un défi sportif majuscule: the ascension of the 7 sommets de la spectacular chain des Churfirsten en a second day .

Because of the comfort of your hotel , a veritable camp at the base with excellent infrastructure , you will be able to meet the requirements of this Alpine particulièrement exigeant. Without guide and total autonomy on the sentiers, you enchainerez with determination of the ascensions of Selun , you Frümsel , you Brisi , you Zuetoll , you Schibenstoll , you Hinterrugg pour culminer enfin au Chäserrugg .

An intense and memorable physical experience, which can be used to repousse the limits of personnel on the heart of the high altitudes, to benefit from the chaleur and adapt to your recovery after the effort.

The highlights

  • Défi majuscule: the ascension of the 7th summer of the Churfirsten in a second day
  • An adventure in total autonomy and freedom from the sentier Alpins exigeants
  • A comfortable hotel ideal for recovery after an intense day
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Expert

Levels

Trail running
Beginner
For those looking to discover trail running. You run for one hour twice a week and have no particular mountain experience. You will cover distances of 10 to 15 km, with an elevation gain of around 800 m per day, on smooth trails or alpine pastures.
Intermediate
For those with an UTMB Index of 350 (as a reference point), you will run twice a week and complete a few long runs. You will undertake 4–5 hour outings covering roughly 15 to 20 km per day, with 1,000 m of elevation gain on narrow trails.
Confirmed
For those with an UTMB Index of 450 or higher (as a guideline), you will run 2 to 3 times a week, including at least one long run. You will complete 4- to 6-hour outings covering approximately 25 km and 1,500 m of elevation gain per day, traversing runnable trails, alpine pastures, and narrow paths.
Advanced
You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.
Expert
You have an UTMB Index of 550 or higher and run 4 to 5 times a week, including one long run (2–3 hours). You have previously completed trail runs of at least 40 km with 2,000 m of elevation gain. You will undertake outings lasting approximately 8 hours, covering around 35 km and 2,500 m of elevation gain per day across scree slopes, ridges, off-trail terrain, snow patches, and more.
You have an UTMB Index of 550 or higher and run 4 to 5 times a week, including one long run (2–3 hours). You have previously completed trail runs of at least 40 km with 2,000 m of elevation gain. You will undertake outings lasting approximately 8 hours, covering around 35 km and 2,500 m of elevation gain per day across scree slopes, ridges, off-trail terrain, snow patches, and more.

The expert's opinion

If you benefit from this freedom in total freedom, you will need to be a level expert!

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average duration/day: 11h
  • Average distance/day: 30 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 3600 m
  • Average daily descent: 2300 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Management

Enjoy an independent stay, where you follow the program at your own pace.
Independently
Progress at your own pace and according to your desires 🌏

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Arrival and preparation

    • Accommodation Lodge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    You arrive at the game and you install it comfortably for your lancer. In the evening, you have the possibility of meeting a local guide for a personalized introduction . This moment you have the privilege of receiving the optimal GPS trace for your courses and concrete recommendations for planning your favorite items. This professional partagera également avec your ses meilleurs conseils concernant la gestion du temps, la restoration et les conditions de montagne du moment pour aborder vos défis sportifs en toute sérénité.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏠 Lodge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Lodge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Lodge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏠 Lodge - Days 1 to 2
🏠 Lodge - Days 1 to 2

Access

Departure
Unterwasser, Hauptstrasse 16, 9657 Unterwasser, Suisse
Day 1 : 04h00
End of stay
Unterwasser, Hauptstrasse 16, 9657 Unterwasser, Suisse
Day 3 - 18h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toNesslau-Neu St. JohannOrBuchs SG

Via Nesslau (Ouest option, from Zurich) :

  1. Prenez the train to the Gare de Nesslau-Neu St. Johann (terminus of the line ferroviaire du Toggenbourg).
  2. Just devant la gare, montez dans le car postal Ligne 790 direction Wildhaus, Post . Descendez à l'arrêt "Underwater, Post" .


Via Buchs (Option Est, depuis le Rhin / Autriche):

  1. Prenez the train to the Gare de Buchs SG .
  2. Prenez the car postal Ligne 790 direction Nesslau . Descendez à l'arrêt "Underwater, Post" .
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Parking gratuit à l'hôtel.

Price details

The price includes

  1. 2 nights in individual or double rooms (you play in the same room)
  2. 2 petits-déjeuners + 1 matinal service from 4h00 for the day J
  3. 1 dîner la veille de la course + 1 voucher of 40 CHF for the restaurant of the hotel at the deuxième evening
  4. Briefing d'avant-course with a local guide (GPS trace included) + beer sans alcohol offered

The price does not include

  1. The transport is based on the situation
  2. Les encas lors de la sortie
  3. Your personal equipment
  4. L'encadrement de la sortie
  5. Navette vers le départ available en option

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate what formalities are required for entry and stay in the destination country. You can also consult this information on the France Diplomie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


For connecting flights operated by different airlines, also check the formalities for countries you transit through.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are compliant, in particular regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to still be valid 6 months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account customs restrictions and other obligations of the destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date — remember to regularly check official websites.

The Jörg team
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The Jörg team

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Nestled between the Churfirsten and Säntis mountains, our local expert offers a unique immersion in high-quality accommodation. A true centerpiece of Berg & Bett, the property boasts a central location ideal for hiking or cycling. Our local expert looks forward to welcoming guests to one of the cozy rooms, transforming their holiday into a rejuvenating experience, surrounded by the fresh mountain air.

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