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Full triathlon

Between endurance, landscapes, and adrenaline: dive into the full-distance adventure of the Valais Triathlon Festival.

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DISTANCE

3.8 km
180 km – 800 m elevation gain
42.195 km

AGE

from age 18
(2008)

RATES

from CHF 370.-
to CHF 460.-

START

Rolling Start

time
limit

16h00

DEPARTURE TIME

Saturday, August 15
, 7:00 a.m.

route

Swimming

3.8 km

The race starts south of the Domaine des Îles. Athletes run along both banks before returning to the race village.
The course consists of two 1.9-km loops.

Cycling

180 km, 1,050 m elevation gain

A 180 km route in two 90 km loops, crossing spectacular vineyards and offering a smooth, rolling course with remarkable views of the Valais region. 

running

42.2 km 30 m elevation gain

The marathon consists of six 7-km loops—pleasant and accessible—along the right bank of the Rhône.

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key facts

Number withdrawal

Friday, August 14, 2026: 2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 15, 2026: 5:30 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. late pickup

StartPass

Mandatory for those who do not hold a Swiss Triathlon license.
Price: $42.50 (individuals only).

Bike park hours

Check-in

  • Friday, August 14, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (optional)
  • Saturday, August 15, between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.


Checkout

  • Saturday, August 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
  • Please note: The bike parking area will be closed from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.


Refueling

Bicycle

  • There are two aid stations per 90-kilometer loop: Dorénaz and Saint-Pierre-de-Clages. The organizers do not provide water bottles; athletes who wish to refill must stop and fill their own bottles.
  • Dorénaz—liquids only: water, Coke, and Enervit isotonic drink
  • Saint-Pierre-de-Clages—liquids and solids: water, Coke, Enervit isotonic drink, Enervit bars and gels, bananas
  • Athletes may drop off personal gear on Saturday morning at the transition area. It will be transported to the aid station in Saint-Pierre-de-Clages. PLEASE NOTE: Disposable bags only; any unclaimed personal gear will be discarded. No bags will be returned to the triathlon village.

Running 

  • There are 3 aid stations per 7-km loop, at the 1.5-km, 5-km, and 7-km marks. In case of extreme heat, an additional water station will be added at the 3.5-km mark.
  • Athletes may drop off personal aid station supplies on Saturday morning at the transition area. These supplies will be transported to the Ô Jardin aid station (km 5). PLEASE NOTE: Only disposable bags are allowed; any unclaimed personal aid station supplies will be discarded. No bags will be returned to the triathlon village.

 

Relay

The Full Distance is open to teams wishing to participate in relays.
With two or three teammates for three disciplines: each person has their own specialty or specialties!

Podiums and awards ceremony

Saturday, August 15, at 8:30 p.m.:

  • A prize will be awarded to the top three women and top three men in the overall ranking (scratch).
  • The top three women's relay teams and the top three men's/mixed relay teams will also receive awards.
  • The top three women and top three men in each age group will be awarded podium places.

The schedule for the awards ceremony will be announced at a later date.

Paralympic athletes

Paralympic athletes use the same running course as other participants.
They must therefore ensure that the course is suitable for their equipment.

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