BULL TRAIL
27km / 1'600 m+
"Gstaad, the wild side"
With the highlight being the Rinderberg region, 'the mountain of cattle,' this Bull Trail will allow you to discover a splendid promontory overlooking the Saaneland as well as the Simmental Valley and its famous cows, while offering a spectacular panorama of many Bernese 4000-meter peaks.
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After a Saturday dedicated to Les Diablerets, head to the other side of the Pillonpass and Gstaad for a route that will allow you to discover the resort from the magnificent Horeflue viewpoint with its 360° view of the Bernese Alps and part of the Simmental.
After the start, which will allow you to cross the beautiful pedestrian area of Gstaad, you will gently slope down to the Turbach Valley and the river of the same name that winds through this enclosed valley. The second challenge will be to reach the Parwengesattel Pass (1,833 m) and then a little higher to the Rinderberg promontory (2,004 m), 'the mountain of cattle.' The path then heads towards the Gandlouenegrat ridge path (2,079 m) and then to the Parwenge alpine pasture (1,836 m). On the way towards Horneggli, runners will be treated to magnificent views of the Bernese Alps panorama. Just before the arrival station of the gondola coming from Schönried, a left turn allows you to climb 200 m of elevation gain to reach the summit of Horeflue at 1,949 m.
The descent to Gstaad is then direct, 'straight down the slope,' allowing you to discover the magnificent chalets of the Oberland resort.
This route will allow both short-distance specialists and beginners to discover the Gstaad region in a different way than through its luxury shops.
After the start, which will allow you to cross the beautiful pedestrian area of Gstaad, you will gently slope down to the Turbach Valley and the river of the same name that winds through this enclosed valley. The second challenge will be to reach the Parwengesattel Pass (1,833 m) and then a little higher to the Rinderberg promontory (2,004 m), 'the mountain of cattle.' The path then heads towards the Gandlouenegrat ridge path (2,079 m) and then to the Parwenge alpine pasture (1,836 m). On the way towards Horneggli, runners will be treated to magnificent views of the Bernese Alps panorama. Just before the arrival station of the gondola coming from Schönried, a left turn allows you to climb 200 m of elevation gain to reach the summit of Horeflue at 1,949 m.
The descent to Gstaad is then direct, 'straight down the slope,' allowing you to discover the magnificent chalets of the Oberland resort.
This route will allow both short-distance specialists and beginners to discover the Gstaad region in a different way than through its luxury shops.
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CHALLENGE 2D For only CHF 15.- extra, you can also take part in the 2-day challenge offered as part of our 10th anniversary. The idea is as follows: you register for a race in Les Diablerets on Saturday (TAKIN, RHINO, or YAK) and then choose the 'CHALLENGE 2D,' which will allow you to participate the next day in Gstaad, either on the 14km course or the more demanding 27km course. The final choice can be made when picking up the bibs for the Sunday race. A special ranking based on the total mileage covered and a coefficient will be established at the end of the 2 days. More information on the dedicated page. |
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GPX file of the route, subject to change
START - SUNDAY 28th September 2025
09:00 : Gstaad, Promenade 76 (Eisbahnplatz)
Time barriers
- 10h30 Turbach
Maximum time allowance
07h30
Refreshment posts*
Zwitzeregg, Hornflue
* subject to change
Race Number Collection (in Gstaad only)
6pm to 8 pm on Saturday night;
7 am to 8.30 am on Sunday morning
Registrations conditions
No limit but a parental consent form is required below 18 years of age.
Online registration only till September 24th, 2025
Limited number of participants
Rates
65 CHF
final increase from 02/09/2025, CHF 75.00
09:00 : Gstaad, Promenade 76 (Eisbahnplatz)
Time barriers
- 10h30 Turbach
Maximum time allowance
07h30
Refreshment posts*
Zwitzeregg, Hornflue
* subject to change
Race Number Collection (in Gstaad only)
6pm to 8 pm on Saturday night;
7 am to 8.30 am on Sunday morning
Registrations conditions
No limit but a parental consent form is required below 18 years of age.
Online registration only till September 24th, 2025
Limited number of participants
Rates
65 CHF
final increase from 02/09/2025, CHF 75.00
(c) Destination Gstaad / Yannick Romagnoli
