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Madrisa Trail Klosters 2026
Klosters, Switzerland, 14 Aug 2026
This course is an alpine, technical trail run around Klosters with major climbs, long descents and sections such as Jägglisch Horn, Gafia and the ridge running toward Gafier Platten. It is aimed at experienced trail runners and demands confident movement on steep, high-mountain terrain over a long day out. The event combines a serious mountain challenge with the intimate feel and panoramic Swiss Alps setting that define the Madrisa Trail.
4 distances from 11 to 55 km, up to 3,577 m of climb.
Distances
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T11: 11 km, 316 m of climb, highest point 1411 m, 14 Aug 2026.
This is the event’s beginner trail run, using a loop from Klosters Platz to the suspension bridge on the Sagenbord and back on the panorama trail along the Gadäwäg. It is designed to welcome sporty runners, walkers and newcomers while still giving them a real trail-running experience above the valley. The course stands out for its accessible format, broad appeal and fine views over Klosters and the Prättigau.
T11 cut-off times
T11 aid stations
On the course: water.
10 food and drink products on the course.
T11 equipment
- Appropriate trail running shoes / trail running shoes with profiled sole (mandatory)
- Bar / gel packs or food packaging labelled with bib number (mandatory)
- Cup/container for drinks on the course (mandatory)
- Mobile phone with emergency number saved and working in Switzerland (mandatory)
- Sun cap / headwear for sun protection (mandatory)
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T54: 55 km, 3577 m of climb, highest point 2698 m, 15 Aug 2026.
This course is an alpine, technical trail run around Klosters with major climbs, long descents and sections such as Jägglisch Horn, Gafia and the ridge running toward Gafier Platten. It is aimed at experienced trail runners and demands confident movement on steep, high-mountain terrain over a long day out. The event combines a serious mountain challenge with the intimate feel and panoramic Swiss Alps setting that define the Madrisa Trail.
T54 cut-off times
- Saaser Alp, 19.1 km: 09:20
- Gafia, 33.4 km: 12:15
- Rätschenjoch, 41.7 km: 16:00
- Saaser Alp, 46.5 km: 17:00
- Finish, 55.0 km: 18:30
T54 aid stations
- Alpenrösli, 9.3 km
- Saaser Alp, 19.1 km
- Gafia, 33.4 km
- Rätschenjoch, 41.7 km
- Saaser Alp, 46.5 km
- Klosters Dorf, 52.0 km
On the course: water.
16 food and drink products on the course.
T54 equipment
- Change of shirt (mandatory)
- Cup/container for drinks on the course (mandatory)
- Emergency equipment including elastic bandage, whistle and rescue blanket (mandatory)
- Food, about 500 kcal emergency provision (mandatory)
- Food packaging/gel-bar wrappers labelled with bib number (mandatory)
- gloves (mandatory)
- Hat or headband (mandatory)
- headlamp (mandatory)
- Headwear for sun protection (mandatory)
- Mobile phone with emergency number saved and working in Switzerland (mandatory)
- Route map / GPX track on navigation watch or mobile phone (mandatory)
- running backpack (mandatory)
- Trail running shoes with treaded/profiled soles (mandatory)
- Warm insulating layer: long-sleeved top or spare T-shirt and arm warmers plus long pants or leg warmers (mandatory)
- Water container with at least 0.75 litres (mandatory)
- Waterproof and windproof jacket (mandatory)
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T33: 33 km, 1966 m of climb, highest point 2633 m, 15 Aug 2026.
This route is a high-alpine, technical trail that serves as the event’s middle distance and a logical stepping stone toward the T54. It combines the descent from Alpenrösli, the climb to Schaffürggli and the passage over Rätschenjoch before dropping back toward the valley. It suits experienced trail runners who want a demanding mountain course with real alpine character but a shorter day than the flagship race.
T33 cut-off times
- Schaffürggli, 19.0 km: 13:30
- Saaser Alp, 25.8 km: 17:00
- Finish, 32.6 km: 18:30
T33 aid stations
- Alpenrösli, 9.3 km
- Schaffürggli, 19.0 km
- Saaser Alp, 25.8 km
- Klosters Dorf, 30.3 km
On the course: water.
16 food and drink products on the course.
T33 equipment
- Change of shirt (mandatory)
- Cup/container for drinks on the course (mandatory)
- Emergency equipment including elastic bandage, whistle and rescue blanket (mandatory)
- Food, about 500 kcal emergency provision (mandatory)
- Food packaging/gel-bar wrappers labelled with bib number (mandatory)
- gloves (mandatory)
- Hat or headband (mandatory)
- headlamp (mandatory)
- Headwear for sun protection (mandatory)
- Mobile phone with emergency number saved and working in Switzerland (mandatory)
- Route map / GPX track on navigation watch or mobile phone (mandatory)
- running backpack (mandatory)
- Trail running shoes with treaded/profiled soles (mandatory)
- Warm insulating layer: long-sleeved top or spare T-shirt and arm warmers plus long pants or leg warmers (mandatory)
- Water container with at least 0.75 litres (mandatory)
- Waterproof and windproof jacket (mandatory)
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T24: 23 km, 1157 m of climb, highest point 1577 m, 15 Aug 2026.
This course is a panoramic loop above the floor of the Klosters valley that offers a more approachable but still distinctly alpine trail experience. Its defining features are the Alpenrösli descent and the climb from Serneus toward Cavadürli, giving runners a varied route rather than a simple valley run. It is positioned as an ideal introduction to trail running for those who want speed, scenery and genuine mountain terrain without the length of the longer races.
T24 cut-off times
T24 aid stations
- Alpenrösli, 9.3 km
- Klosters Dorf, 12.5 km
- Serneus, 17.0 km
On the course: water.
16 food and drink products on the course.
T24 equipment
- Cup/container for drinks on the course (mandatory)
- Emergency equipment including elastic bandage, whistle and rescue blanket (mandatory)
- Food packaging/gel-bar wrappers labelled with bib number (mandatory)
- Gloves and hat/headband in cold weather (mandatory)
- Headwear for sun protection (mandatory)
- Lightweight waterproof and windproof jacket in cold/wet weather (mandatory)
- long-sleeved top (mandatory)
- Mobile phone with emergency number saved and working in Switzerland (mandatory)
- Trail running shoes with profiled soles (mandatory)
- Water container with at least 0.5 litres (mandatory)