Ultra Running Hub Lutry, Switzerland · Sunday, May 31, 2026
Xtratrail Lavaux
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1056 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 160 | Raphael Dupertuis · 04:39:08 | Anja Herbst · 06:06:36 |
| 2024 | 50km | 145 | Marc Chevalley · 04:02:00 | Lara Lehmann · 04:56:13 |
| 2023 | 50km | 71 | Antoine Dhaynaut · 04:08:57 | Rachel Studer · 05:22:37 |
| 2022 | 50km | 85 | Marc Chevalley · 04:16:49 | Fien Torbeyns · 05:34:13 |
| 2019 | 50km | 90 | Demian Schaedler · 04:12:10 | Anne Jordan · 05:53:18 |
The field grew 10% between 2024 (145) and 2025 (160). 13% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,110 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,110 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Xtratrail Lavaux, a 50k trail race in Lutry, Switzerland, presents a substantial climbing challenge with 2110 meters of elevation gain, equating to 42.2 meters of climb per kilometer. This makes it a demanding course for its distance.
With a time limit of 10 hours, the 12 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace is more generous than 42% of 50k races. This could allow for a more measured approach to the course's climbs. The race has seen 5 editions since 2019, with the 2025 edition hosting 160 finishers, placing its field size larger than 87% of its 2648 50k peers.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.