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The best running trails in the Valais

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Running in the Valais is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Valais—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 28, 2025

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1. Stage 4: Champex-Lac to Chamonix – Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc

43.7km

07:35

2,450m

2,880m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Trail running loop around Lac du Vieux Émosson

12.2km

02:22

860m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Prabé from Drône — trail running loop

7.64km

01:21

630m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Trail Loop — the three passes from Col du Grand St-Bernard

11.8km

02:44

870m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Cabane des Aiguilles Rouges from Arolla — running loop

12.5km

02:28

890m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. Plats de la Lée — loop from Zinal

3.86km

00:29

60m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Petit and Gran Ferret from Ferret — trail loop

13.9km

02:46

920m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Running loop around the lake of Salanfe

11.5km

02:00

600m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. Bisse du Tsittoret — loop from Crans-Montana

14.4km

01:54

430m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Lac de Louvie from Fionay — trail loop

9.06km

02:48

770m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails in the Valais

1. Stage 4: Champex-Lac to Chamonix – Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc

2. Trail running loop around Lac du Vieux Émosson

3. Prabé from Drône — trail running loop

4. Trail Loop — the three passes from Col du Grand St-Bernard

5. Cabane des Aiguilles Rouges from Arolla — running loop

6. Plats de la Lée — loop from Zinal

7. Petit and Gran Ferret from Ferret — trail loop

8. Running loop around the lake of Salanfe

9. Bisse du Tsittoret — loop from Crans-Montana

10. Lac de Louvie from Fionay — trail loop

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