Discover enchanting trails and majestic mountain scenery across the Vaud Alps, a fantastic playground for trail enthusiasts.

The Challenge

From 1 July to 30 September, the Challenge Trail des Alpes vaudoises offers the ideal opportunity to discover this magnificent region. After two editions based around Villars, this year the challenge is being extended to include routes starting from Gryon and Bex.

Runners are invited to complete one or more loops between 1 July and 30 September. By registering their time on the StravaThey will also be included in the virtual rankings and have the chance to win one of the many prizes drawn at the end of the season from among the participants. The race also earns points towards the Léman Running trophy.

The routes

There are three loops of varying levels:

1. Villars12 km and 945 m ascent via Grand Chamossaire
   • Villars course on Strava
2. Gryon12 km and 645 m ascent with the superb hamlet of Taveyanne
   • Gryon course on Strava
3. BexAn easier 9 km route with a 360 m gradient through the surrounding hills and vineyards.
   • Bex course on Strava

How can I take part?

• Register at club Strava Alpes vaudoises trail.
• Carries out one or more routes between 1 July and 30 September.
• Register your time on Strava to appear in the rankings and be in with a chance of winning a fantastic prize drawn at the end of the season (1 route covered = 1 chance of winning).

The routes are lightly signposted (pink "Challenge Trail" stickers). However, we strongly recommend that you load the route onto your mobile phone or smartwatch to make navigation easier, as there are plenty of junctions.

The routes in detail

Villars

• Distance: 12 km
• Ascent/descent: 945 m
• Stages: Roc d'Orsay cable car, Bouquetins, Direction la Sausse, Roc d'Orsay, Le Chamossaire, Lac Noir - Bretaye, Col de Soud, Roc d'Orsay cable car

Gryon

• Distance: 12 km
• Ascent/descent: 645 m
• Stages: La Barboleuse, Taveyanne, Les Chaux, Frience, La Barboleuse

Bex

• Distance: 9 km
• Ascent/descent: 362 m
• Stages: Parcours VITA, Tour de la colline du Montet, La Gryonne, Salines de Bex, Parcours VITA

The challenge is organised by the tourist destination of Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets-Bex with the support of local partners and in collaboration with Léman Running.

For more information, visit the Vaud Alps and the club Strava Alpes vaudoises trail

Take up the challenge and make the most of these exceptional routes to collect points for the Léman Running trophy!