Trail running takes off in Verbier

Are you a trail enthusiast who wants to work out on challenging routes while marvelling at the beauty of the landscape?

Since lockdown in the UK began, more than 858,000 people downloaded the NHS-backed Couch to 5K app. A huge number of Brits used their daily allowance of exercise to hit the streets and local trails and discover the virtue of a cheap and convenient form of exercise. Keeping active is not only good for our physical health but, crucially, our mental health too.

Seasoned professionals and everyday runners have extended their joy of running by moving off the pavement during lockdown. With this growing trend, Verbier Val de Bagnes has opened 21 appealing and demanding routes covering 415 km, with 33,000 metres of elevation as well as varying distances and breathtaking views along the way.

These next generation courses have all been mapped out by local athletes such as Emily Vaudan, and this new development provides keen runners with…