Elena
In The
Alps
High altitude Trail Running Camp Davos 2026
July 27 th-30th
August 1–4th
August 6-9th
August 20-23th
August 27-30th
September 1-4th
A Trail Camp?!
It's more than just a trail camp... It’s a running celebration! This summer, join me in Davos — the highest city in Europe, nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps — for an unforgettable trail running experience.
We'll be running on high alpine terrain at elevations reaching 2,700 meters (8,860 feet) above sea level, swim in crystal-clear glacier lakes, and dive into everything you need to know about running on technical trails.
Whether you're a complete beginner taking your first steps off-road or a seasoned runner chasing your next challenge, this is your chance to connect with a passionate, like-minded community — and make memories that will last a lifetime.
What's Included?
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Three nights in a superior double room at a 4-star mountain resort (Mountain Plaza Davos), complete with sauna and spa.
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Private rooms are available upon request (with additional charge).
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A daily buffet breakfast at the hotel.
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Gala dinner on the last camp night
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Use of local bus transportation
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Transport to the trails including local trains and/or cable car
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Personal guidance to improve your trail running by a sports medical doctor.
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A goodie bag with merch (e.g., t-shirt, socks) and discount coupons.
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A surprise prize.
Travel costs, tourist tax, lunch, and dinner besides gala dinner are not included.
Price: from 1145 CHF
See the camps from previous editions in our Instagram Channel: @trailrunningcamps_swizterland
Running Levels
Participants will be sorted into groups according to their level. Pace will be adapted to the group needs — this is a social camp and nobody will be left behind!
Intermediate and advanced runners will participate on longer runs.
Beginners
You can run for 20 minutes at any pace and/or hike for 2h. The pace and distance will be adapted to the group's needs. The routes are usually 6-8km with 300-500 elevation meters. (4–5 miles with 1,000–1,500 feet of elevation gain)
Intermediates
Intermediates can run for 60-90min in flat terrain at a pace of 6:30 - 8:30min/km (10:30–13:45 min/mile) and/or hike for 4h. The routes are usually 13-20 km with 700-1000 elevation meters ( 8–12 miles with 2,300–3,300 feet of elevation gain)
Skilled
Advanced
Skilled group can run for 90-120 min in flat terrain at a pace of 5:30-6:30min/km (8:50–10:30 min/mile) and/or hike for 4h. The routes are usually 13-20 km with 700-1000 elevation meters ( 8–12 miles with 2,300–3,300 feet of elevation gain ) and will be run faster than the intermediate group.
Advanced can run for 2h in flat terrain at a pace faster than 5:30min/km ( 8:50 min/mile) and/or hike for 4h.
The routes are usually 16-22 km with 1000-1200 elevation meters ( 10–14 miles with 3,300–3,900 feet of elevation gain)
PRICING AND PAYMENT OPTIONS
Early bird (until December 31th 2025): 1145 CHF
Regular price (until May 31th 2026): 1245 CHF
Late price (until July 15th 2026): 1345 CHF
Last minute: 1445 CHF
All prices are in Swiss Francs (CHF) and include VAT.
US residents have the option to pay in US Dollars to a US-based account.
A 4-installment payment plan is available for an additional CHF 45. The payment schedule is as follows:
- 25% of the total price must be paid within 30 days of booking
- 50% must be paid within 6 months
- 100% must be paid by July 15th, 2026
CAMP DATES
This year, our camps will be organized by running level. In the mixed-level camps, we aim to create groups based on ability, depending on the number of available supporters.
Our supporters will rotate between groups, guiding each run to ensure every participant receives the attention and encouragement they need.
In the case that fewer than four supporters are available, we’ll adapt the group structure based on participants’ skill levels , so everyone can enjoy a safe, fun, and rewarding trail running experience
27- 30th July : Intermediates
1-4 th August: All levels
6-9th August : Advanced
20-23th August: Beginners
27-30th August: Intermediates + Skilled + Advanced
3-6th September: Skilled
Programme
* Programme subject to changes
Arrival Day
- 12pm: arrival and introductions
- 1pm: Trail run
- 16:00 onwards: in case of good weather: beach volleyball, swimming at the lake. In case of bad weather sauna, spa, board games and indoor activities
Departure Day
7am: breakfast buffet and check out
8am- 12pm: running. Possibility to shower afterwards at the hotel
13pm+: Farewell apero
Days Two & Three
8am breakfast buffet
9am lectures to improve performance and avoid injury
10am- around 16:00: Trail runs.
- 16pm: return to the hotel and optional free time activities:
- Going to the lake for ice cream, sun bathing or playing beach volleyball.
- Spa and Sauna at the Hotel
- 19:30 Gala dinner on the 3rd day
- 20:00: evening board games
Legal
Insurance
Insurance is the participant's responsibility. Each participant must have personal health and accident insurance. Participation is entirely at the participant's risk. Claims for damages from the participant against the organizer, regardless of the legal basis, are excluded. The organizer disclaims all liability. We reccomend the ITRA anual insurance that covers trail running accidents
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 1 month before the event: cancellation fee of 25% of the arranged price.
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Up to 1 week before the event: 80% of the arranged price
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After that: non-refundable
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Alternatively, possibility of moving registration to one of the 2027 camps in selected cases upon request
Price: from 1145 CHF
¡Hola!
I'm Elena Lopez — a Davos-based medical doctor and ultra runner. I was born and raised in Asturias in the north of Spain before I moved to Switzerland after graduating medical school. Switzerland soon became my home and it's where I completed my medical residency and became an Attending in Sports Medicine in a Swiss Olympic medical center, where I work with athletes from all around the world and provide medical coverage to sport events like trail running races, cross-country races and ice hockey matches.
You probably know me from Instagram where I share how I balance my demanding job as a doctor in the Swiss Alps with my passion for ultra running!
I hold 5 Fastest Known Time records, including:
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Via Alpina in Switzerland — 404 km +22,000m
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Brissago-Dufourspitze — 170 km +8,000m
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From the lowest to the highest point in Switzerland!
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This year I'm tackling two major ultra running projects:
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Great Himalayan Trail — 1,600 km +100,000m
