10th Anniversary Edition
We all came out to Montreux ¦ On the Lake Geneva shoreline
Smoke on the Water, 1972 — Deep Purple
For its 10th anniversary, the Montreux Trail Festival reconnects with the spirit that shaped it: an event where mountains, music, and the energy of Montreux come together to create a truly unique experience. The word festival is no coincidence. It pays tribute to the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival and reflects our desire to infuse trail running with rhythm, creativity, and a touch of freedom. As Deep Purple sang in their iconic 70s rock anthem: “We all came out to Montreux.”
Like a music festival, we strive to keep our programming free, vibrant, and constantly evolving. For us, trail running must remain a space of discovery, where courses are never set in stone but reinvent themselves year after year.
And in 2027, this philosophy takes on a special meaning.
To celebrate this anniversary edition, the Montreux Trail Festival unveils several major new features — including the long‑awaited return of the Tour des Alpes vaudoises, the mythical 100 Miles of the Montreux Trail Festival, absent since 2018. A legendary alpine loop, ready to challenge a new generation of runners — or the pioneers of 2017–2018.
Another important evolution: all starts and finishes will take place this year on Montreux’s Market Square, right in the heart of the city. A symbolic choice designed to amplify the anniversary celebration and bring the entire trail community together in one festive, vibrant location.
And the cherry on top: a brand‑new 12 km course, Freddie’s Day, held on Saturday morning. An accessible, dynamic route that can also be run as an adult‑child relay, or even combined into a special challenge with Freddie’s Night on Saturday evening. A double dose of energy, fun, and rock’n’roll.
Alongside these additions, the festival’s emblematic formats remain central to the celebration — including the iconic MXTREME and MXALPS, both redesigned on resolutely alpine routes.
Montreux has been vibrating for ten years. In 2027, it’s your turn to turn up the volume.
WE WILL ROCK YOU