Eiger Ultra Trail 2024 guaranteed registration

Grindelwald Trail Running Camp

Trail Running Camp Switzerland

Grindelwald, BE

Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort 1034m above sea level

Weekend Trail Running Camp

07.06. - 09.06.2024

Three days of guided
Trail Running

Eiger Ultra Trail Registration

Guaranteed registration for the Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB 2024

Trail Running Camp Nutrition

Halfboard + Workshop

Vegan Options and Nutrition Talk with Expert

Yoga

Calming Yoga Session for Regeneration

1034m above sea level

Camp & Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB2024 Registration

Have you always wanted to explore the trails of Grindelwald? Have you always wanted to participate in the Eiger Ultra by UTMB? Or are you already planning to take part in the Eiger Ultra Trails by UTMB 2024 and want to check out the trails beforehand?

We will spend three days at the Jungfrau Region and discover some of the Eiger Ultra trails. We will add technical down- and uphill sessions to optimize your trail running technique. In our daily 3-5 hour sessions we will have an elevation gain of 1000-1600m.

Each participant of the Grindelwald Trail Camp has a guaranteed race entry for the Eiger Ultra Trail 2024

Running level requirement: You should be able to run up two hours on trails with a minimum of 400 vertical meters. We will split the group into different trail running levels.

Grindelwald Trail Running Camp Package

Two nights at the Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort****

Three days of guided trail runs (certified and local trail running Coaches by Swiss Athletics)
Trail running technique lessons (up/downhill)

Expert Nutrition Talk
Wellness at the spa
Yoga session

Eiger Ultra Trail 2024 guaranteed race entry (registration fee not included)

Breakfast
Dinner (vegan & vegetarian)
Snacks (fruits, gels, energy bars)

The Grindelwald Trail Running Program

We reserve the right to modify or postpone the program due to the actual conditions

Friday

10.00h Meeting at Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort****
10.15h Welcoming
10.30h – 15.00h Trail Run
15.00h Snacks & Check-in
15.00h – 17.00h Free time
17.00h – 18.00h Nutrition Talk
18.00h Dinner

Saturday

08.00h Breakfast
09.00h Meeting
09.15h – 16.00h Trail Run
17.00h – 18.00h Calming Yoga
18.00h Dinner
20.00h Free time

Sunday

07.00h Morning Yoga
08.00h Breakfast
09.00h Meeting
09.15h – 14.00h Trail Run
14.00h Goodbye

Eiger Ultra Trail guaranteed race entry

The world famous Eiger Ultra Tail takes place in Grindelwald. Unfortunately, to get a race bib is very difficult (E35, E51 and E101).

Nevertheless, if you are a participant of the Grindelwald Trail Running Camp by Swiss Trail Camps, you will get a guaranteed race entry spot* (E16, E35, E51, E101) due to our cooperation with the Eiger Ultra Trail (registration fee not included).

 

*After successful registration of the Eiger Ultra Trail race a cancellation of the camp or the Eiger Ultra Trail is no longer possible.

Trail Running Course at Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort****

In the midst of the imposing mountain world of Grindelwald, the Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort offers you a place of strength, full of warmth and security, coupled with a high level of comfort and an honest connection with nature.

Enjoy your stay in a private room, shared double-room or shared three-bed-room.
If you are travelling solo, you can choose from all options. We will complement the rooms with like-minded runners.

We will eat at the Restaurant Barrys where mountain hut romance, tradition and trendy dishes come together. The team will provide us with a vegan or vegetarian menu.

Slow down and take some time off at the Eiger Spa. Enjoy the afternoon in the Finnish sauna, herbal sauna or in the steam bath. Massage bookings are also available on request.

Grindelwald Trail Running

Available Trail Running Grindelwald Packages

All packages include accommodation in Grindelwald, half board, trail running coaching, guided trail runs, nutrition talk, spa, snacks, yoga.

Meet your

Trail Running Coach

Lilli Horbach is an experienced and certified trail running coach by Swiss Athletics.
As a trainer and community lead, she gained several years of experience at adidas, Fifa and in fitness studios.

Meet your

Trail Running Coach and Yoga Teacher

Andrea Hofmann is a passionated ultra trail runner and she is also a certified trail running coach by Swiss Athletics. In addition, she is an experienced yoga teacher, which she considers very valuable in supporting running.

Meet your

Trail Running Coach

Amelie Lefeber is an experienced and passionate ultra trail runner and certified running coach by Swiss Athletics.
Aditionally, she does triathlon to compliment the running, and is a certified fitness coach.

Meet your

Nutrition Expert

Denis Pfeiffer is a certified lifestyle medicine physician who combines professional expertise in areas such as nutrition and sports medicine. As President of the Physicians Association for Nutrition Switzerland, he advocates for a greater emphasis on healthy eating in society. His athletic passion lies primarily in calisthenics and functional strength training.

Grindelwald Trail Running Camp FAQs

Grindelwald is a well known winter and summer health resort located at 1000 meters above sea level in the Bernese Oberland. The fascinating alpine scenery around the Eiger, Moench & Jungfrau as well as numerous sport activities are the characteristics of Grindelwald.


Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort

Dorfstrasse 133
Postfach 92
CH-3818 Grindelwald

+41 33 854 31 31
hotel@eiger-grindelwald.ch

Directions Google Maps

The hotel is located in the centre of Grindelwald, 500m from the Grindelwald main train station (driving into the village) on the left hand side. Parking spaces are available behind the hotel (CHF 5 per night). CHF 15 charge for indoor garage.

Every participant of the camp will receive a registration link for the Eiger Ultra 2023. Only one entry spot per person. After registration of the Eiger Ultra Trail race a cancellation of the camp or the Eiger Ultra Trail is no longer possible.

Yes. If you book a shared room as a single person, we will randomly assign another participant to your room.

If you want to stay in a single-room, please contact hello@swisstrailcamps.ch

Each guest has to make a separate booking, but you can make a request and add the name of your friend, who you want to share the room with, to the info box at the checkout.

If you know in advance that you will be arriving late, please send an email to hello@swisstrailcamps.ch

We will ask you about your trail running experience beforehand.
We will split the group into different trail running levels.

It is required that you are able to run up two hours on trails with a minimum of 400 vertical meters.

Mandatory Equipment

– Trail running shoes
– Trail running vest or backpack
– Rescue blanket
– Water (min. 500ml)
– Phone
– Rain jacket / windbreaker
– Sun protection
– Running food: gels, bars, etc.
– Whistle (mostly attached to running vest)
 
Optional:
– Sun glasses
– First aid kit
– Rain pants
– Isolated shirt and pants
– Headband

Yes, we can assist you with your equipment. Please send us an email to hello@swisstrailcamps.ch

The camp is open for any trail runner. There is no requirement of running the Eiger Ultra Trails if you want to participate in the camp.

Yes, if you want to enjoy your free time, you can just skip the yoga class.

The yoga session is open for any level. We will put the focus on deep stretches to assist with regeneration.

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