Run the Alps Switzerland 

30 Must-Do Trail Runs 

The mountains are calling and we must run! All around the world, runners are ditching the pavement and heading out on trails for mountain air and big views.

Run the Alps Switzerland features 30 must-do trail runs that will appeal to novices and experts alike. From Zinal to Dent de Morcles, from Grindelwald to Kandersteg, from the wilds of the Engadine to the secret valleys of Ticino, the authors researched hundreds of routes, in search of the very best trail running in the Swiss Alps. The photos, taken during these summer days in the Swiss Alps and into the fall, will amaze you.

This guide provides practical advice and precise indications, such as the level of difficulty. Read the tips, download the tracks, tie your shoes and go, go, go! 

‘Switzerland had everything to become a trail running country. This excellent book will guide trailers from around the world on beautiful Alpine run as a preparation for the great trail races of the country.’ Tiphaine Artur, Trail Verbier St-Bernard

About the authors

Doug Mayer has been trail running for thirty years in search of the Alps’ best wild blueberry tart. 

Kim Strom travels the world to trail run, compete and write. 

Janine and Dan Patitucci are award-winning mountain sports photographers. 

•  30 must-do trail runs that will appeal to novices and experts alike
•  220 awe-inspiring photos
•  The perfect guidebook for trail running and hiking in the Alps
•  Downloadable GPX files for an ideal preparation (Tab Downloads)