Wild Glacier Marathon Lenk

A 42-kilometer course with 2,700 meters of elevation gain takes you on a special alpine adventure between Lenk and Crans-Montana. Starting right in Lenk lets you immediately immerse yourself in the majestic landscape of the Simme valley – with quiet alpine pastures and the Simme waterfalls, impressive glacier waterfalls that provide a real natural experience right at the start. In the first kilometers, you will encounter a lot of regional cultural heritage, such as alpine pastures like Langermatte, where local products are made, and at Iffigenalp, the first refreshment point.

The ascent up to the ridges leads you to the beautiful mountain lake Iffigensee (2,076 m) and further to the Wildhorn hut (2,303 m) at the foot of the glacier, where magnificent views of séracs and high mountains await you. The Wildhorn hut also offers liquid refreshments. Crossing the Schnidejoch (2,756 m) – an ancient passage and an archaeologically significant place – allows a view of the characteristic glaciers Wildhorngletscher, Tungelgletscher, and Chilchligletscher.

The descent into Valais leads to the picturesque Lac de Téné and the majestic Lac de Tseuzier, where the last refreshment point is located – the only place where assistance is allowed. Afterwards, the route continues along the Bisse du Ro, a spectacularly constructed high trail over the Rhône valley, until the finish in Crans-Montana. The variety of landscapes – glaciers, lakes, ridges, alpine pastures, and historic places – makes this alpine marathon an experience you will not forget quickly.