PRATICAL INFO | Verbier Ultra

PRACTICAL INFO

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RUNNER'S COMMITMENT

The Verbier Ultra - Stage Race is a demanding long-distance semi-self-sufficient race on technical alpine trails. Our priority is that everyone can fully enjoy this adventure, which is why it is important to inform you about the requirements of the course and to make you aware of the associated risks. It is essential that you have the necessary experience to meet the challenges of the event and ensure your safety, regardless of the conditions.

To participate in the Bagnes Traverse - Stage Race it is essential:

To be fully aware of the length and difficulty of the event and to be adequately prepared.
To have acquired, prior to the race, a real understanding of personal autonomy in the mountains/terrain, allowing for the management of potential problems encountered during this type of event, notably:
- The ability to confront, without outside assistance, changing climatic conditions that could be very difficult to manage at altitude (night, wind, cold, fog, rain, or snow).
- The ability to manage, even when isolated, physical or mental problems arising from severe fatigue, digestive issues, muscle or joint pain, minor injuries, etc.
- To be aware that the organization’s role is not to help a runner manage these problems.
- To be aware that in the mountains, safety depends on the runner's ability to adapt to encountered or anticipated problems.
- Being aware that the time barriers ensure the safety and enjoyment of the runners, it is essential to be sufficiently trained to finish each stage within the time barriers. If this is not the case, the organization reserves the right not to allow you to start the next stage.
- To be aware that the Bagnes Traverse is a semi-self-sufficient race, so it is essential to be equipped and know how to use a GPS watch to navigate the course.
To be aware of the behaviors to adopt in the mountains to respect nature, other participants, and the race regulations.
Take responsibility for leaving the course in the event of withdrawal, except in the case of injury. If medical assistance is required, contact race management (+41 78 219 64 06) or dial the Swiss emergency number (144).

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Before registering for the Verbier Ultra - Stage Race, we encourage all runners to:

Have completed one or more trail outings on alpine terrain.
Be trained to withstand an effort of more than 7 hours per day in the mountains.
Train to complete 42km and +/- 3000m elevation gain in 11 hours maximum.
Being able to take care of themselves in all possible conditions while continuing to have fun, even in the face of the challenges that the mountain can present.

REGISTRATION FEES

Price: 610 CHF - Bagnes Traverse - Stage Race

Registration fees include:

2 nights half-pension; accommodation at the Mont-Fort & Brunet huts – shared room, dinner, breakfast & showers.
Baggage storage at Bonatchiesse Base Camp for extra baggage (not required for stage race).
Transport of Drop-Bag (20L) from the start to the finish of each stage.
GPS track and marked course
Official timing over the 3 days
Checkpoints - food & drinks
Post-race meal - Bonatchiesse Base Camp
Activation/Animation at the base camp from Thursday September 11 2025
Gifts for all runners who take part of the event
Souvenir photo of the event * Our team will do their best to take a photo of each of you.

Price: 110 CHF - Bagnes Ultra-Marathon

RACE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH 2026

16:00 Shake-Out Run, pre-race gathering & bonfire.

17:00 to 20:30 Bib pick-up & mandatory gear check at Bonatchiesse Camping.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 2026

08:00 - 09:30 Bib pick-up, mandatory gear check & drop-bag deposit.
09:30 Pre-race briefing.
10:00 Start of the 1st stage.
16:00 Arrival at Cabane Mont-Fort - Time Limit.
17:00 Ceremony Awards for the 1st stage.
18:00 Dinner.
19:00 Briefing for Day 2.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH 2026

06:30 Start of the 2nd stage.
16:00 - 20:00 Bib pick-up, mandatory gear check VU42 ( Le Châble )
18:00 Arrival at Cabane Brunet - Time Limit.
18:30 Dinner.
19:00 Ceremony Awards for the 2nd stage.
19:30 Briefing for Day 3.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH 2026

04:00-05:00 Bib pick-up, mandatory gear check VU42 ( Le Châble )
05:20 VU42 Shuttle Start from Le Châble/Bonatchiesse to Cabane Brunet
06:30 Start of the 3rd stage & Bagnes Marathon.
12:00 Race Village Activities :
- Post race meal for participants.
- Massage available.
- Showers/Restrooms available.
- Local products from the region – partners of Val de Bagnes.
- Music.
- Ambiance
14:00 Ceremony Awards.
17:30 Arrival at Camping Bonatchiesse - Time Limit

This represents the main outline of the weekend schedule. The schedule is subject to change

BIB PICK-UP

Bonatchiesse Camping: From Thursday 10th Sep at 17:00 for the VU 100 & VU 42.

Le Châble Gondola: Saturday Sep 12th between 16:00 & 20:00 | Sunday Sep. 13 04:00-05:00 VU 42

TRANSPORTS PARKING

TRANSPORTS | PARKING

The race village - Base Camp is located at Camping de Bonatchiesse,

Rte de Mauvoisin 450, 1948 Fionnay, Switzerland.

In order to reduce our carbon footprint, we encourage runners, spectators and volunteers to opt for public transport, which leads easily to the Camping de Bonatchiesse.

By Car

Parking: Parking spaces are available in Bonatchiesse to collect your race number.
Accommodation: We invite you to enjoy Camping Bonatchiesse for the entire weekend and settle in a few days before the race to soak the atmosphere. For VU42 runners, another great option is to stay in Le Châble at the Mont-Fort Swiss Lodge located right at the VU42 shuttle departure point.
Alternative option: If you wish to leave your car in Le Châble and take public transport to Bonatchiesse, please consult the timetable via the link below.

Public Transport

To Bonatchiesse : Every day from 7.55 a.m. to 5.56 p.m., you can reach the Bonatchiesse campsite by public transport. Consult the SBB timetable.
Return to Le Châble : Every day, from 8.53 a.m. to 6.36 p.m., public transport departs for Le Châble.

VU 42km shuttles (Sunday, September 14, 2025)

Shuttles will transport VU 42 runners from Le Châble train station or from Bonatchiesse Camping to the start at Cabane Brunet on Sunday morning, September 13.
Schedule: The shuttles will leave at 05:20 AM on September 13 and arrive at Cabane Brunet at 06:00 AM.

*Only runners with their bibs are permit to take the shuttles to Cabane Brunet.

* MANDATORY to take the VU shuttles to get to Cabane Brunet VU42 Start. NOT POSSIBLE to take its own transportation.

DROP BAGS

VU 100 Stage Race

Runners can bring a 20L drop bag to carry their equipment. This drop bag will be transported by the organization at the finish of each stage.

VU 42 - Bagnes Ultra Marathon

A drop bag is also permitted for VU 42 runners. For runners taking shuttles from Le Châble, Drop-Bag must be dropped at the same time as the Bib Pick-up, and will be transported to the finish line.

*NOTE : Drob-bags are comfort that awaits you at the finish line. We recommend packing dry clothes for the huts, personal hygiene essentials, and your race gear for the next stage.

MATÉRIEL OBLIGATOIRE

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

GPS Watch with downloaded routes
Running backpack/Vest
Antiseptic cleansing gel
Epipen and antihistamines (if allergic)
First-aid kit: bandages, disinfectant, painkiller, sunscreen
At least 1 liter of water
Sun glasses
1 working headlamps with spare batteries
Rescue blanket
Whistle
Elastic bandage/wound tape
Waterproof jacket designed to withstand harsh mountain conditions
Second layer / long sleeves min. 150 g
Personal Cup - drink at checkpoints
Racing tights / leggings
Your own food to supplement between feed stations
Identity card
Money
Fully charged cell phone with pre-programmed emergency number
Gloves
Hat/beanie
Head protection (cap/bandana), sun cream and sunglasses.
Sleeping Bag Liner & shower towel are MANDATORY for huts. * Pack this in your drop bag – it’s not required in your trail day pack.

TIMING

Timing is provided by DataSport.

For the safety of runners and the enjoyment of spectators following the runners, timing will be done using a GPS tracking system that will allow runners to be tracked in real time.

RANKING VU 100

Two categories will be counted: men and women for each distance.
There will be a men's and women's podium at the end of each day, for each stage.
On Sunday, a final podium will be established with the cumulative times of the 3 stages.

RANKING VU 42

Ranking will be based on age categories, with Scratch men and women.
Results will be determined by the times recorded for each category.

CUT OFF & MAX TIME

Cut-off times refer to the time limit by which an athlete must leave a feed station. If this time limit is not respected, the athlete will have to abandon the event and will be withdrawn from the course with the mention DNF.

VU 100
If a runner fails to complete a stage within the cut-off time indicated, they can still spend the night at the hut on arrival with everyone. However, for safety reasons, the runner will not be allowed to restart the next day's stage. The participant will be brought back down with the organization's car the following morning, with the option of sleeping at the next Cabane and/or going to the finish line of the next stages, but without a race bib.

VU 42

It will be necessary to reach certain refreshment stations within the cut-off times set by the organization, otherwise volunteers/officials/members of the organization will unfortunately forbid you to continue the race.
Our team will take care of getting you back to base camp (Le Châble), if the cut-off station is not at base camp.

IMPORTANT

Depending on the location of the refreshment point where you are stopped, you may have to walk several kilometers to reach a road accessible by vehicle. Some checkpoints are not accessible by car. It is therefore mandatory to take into account the sections on “The Runner's Commitment” and “Required Experience” before registering for the Verbier Ultra.

CHECKPOINTS

Recharge, Breathe, Keep Going!

Take a moment to refill your bottles, fuel up… and thank the volunteers!

At VU, thanks to our amazing Mountain Huts, that offers luxury aid stations. The Huts checkpoints provide toilet access and local surprises to boost your energy! If you meet the Guardians, don’t forget to thank them!

To help you plan your race, here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find at each station.

IMPORTANT: Let’s protect our playground! Bring your own bottle, hydration pack, or reusable cup, we won't provide any single-use plastic here!

EMERGENCY CONTACT

MEDICAL EMERGENCY : 144

OTHERS EMERGENCY : Non-life-threatening emergency, injury, waypoint problem, you're lost, abandonment (DNF) : Telephone number on your Bib.

METEO

Average temperature

MAX average max: 14°C
MIN Average : 4°C

Sunrise/sunset

Sunrise: 07:00
Sunset : 20:00

RACE REGULATIONS & ENTRY POLICIES

To guarantee the safety of all and ensure fairness between athletes, it is compulsory to read the race regulations carefully and to be aware of all the elements on the Practical Info page.

Race rules

Please read the complete race regulations --> PDF

Registration policy

It is not possible to defer a registration to a later edition.
It is recommended that you subcribe the DataSport insurance offered at the time of registration, in order to protect the reimbursement of your registration in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
If you are unable to take part in the event for reasons that are not covered by the DataSport insurance policy, we encourage you to find someone to take over your race number. DataSport and the organization will transfer your bib number.
ALL Athletes must hold private insurance, and ALL Athletes whose country of residence is not Switzerland must hold an event-related travel insurance policy valid for the duration of their stay in Switzerland. Verbier recommend the ITRA International Runners Insurance. 49 Euro per year for ITRA Subscribers - all details here.