Swiss Snow Walk & Run 2027 - winter race in Arosa
On Saturday 9 January 2027, the snow trails above Arosa host the 23rd Swiss Snow Walk & Run. Walkers and runners share the same groomed winter routes at around 1,800 metres, from a gentle 4 kilometres to a longer climb towards the Weisshorn. It is a friendly, well-organised morning on the snow, open to everyone from families to seasoned trail runners.
The event
The Swiss Snow Walk & Run is a winter walking and running event on prepared snow trails, held each January in Arosa. The way in is simple: you choose a distance, set your own pace, and walk or run through a landscape of frozen lakes and snow-covered slopes. The route is groomed and marked, marshalled along the way, and timed for those who want a result. Over more than twenty editions it has become a fixture of the Arosa winter calendar. Four distances start and finish in the village on the same well-groomed trails: the gentle S4 at 4.4 km, the S8 at 8.3 km, the S11 Weisshorn at 11.3 km with the climb towards the Weisshorn, and the full S16 at 15.6 km. Walkers and runners are welcome on every course.
Practical information
When: Saturday 9 January 2027, the 23rd edition, with start times published by the organiser.
Where: start and finish in Arosa, on the groomed winter trails above the village at around 1,800 metres.
Distances: S4 4.4 km, S8 8.3 km, S11 Weisshorn 11.3 km and S16 15.6 km, all open to walkers and runners.
Entry: registration and start times are published by the organiser at snowwalkrun.ch.
Getting there: the start is a short walk from the hotel, so leave the car and walk over on the morning.
Plan your stay
Altein, a Faern Collection Resort, sits in the centre of Arosa, a short walk from the start and from the winter trails. Warm up after the race in the spa, with its indoor pool, saunas and steam room, then refuel in the restaurants and bars without needing to travel. The pistes of the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area are on the doorstep for the rest of your stay. Come and take on the snow with us in Arosa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Swiss Snow Walk & Run?
The Swiss Snow Walk & Run is a winter walking and running event on prepared snow trails, held each January in Arosa. Walkers and runners share the same groomed, marked routes at around 1,800 metres, through frozen lakes and snow-covered slopes. It is open to everyone from families to seasoned trail runners, with timing for those who want a result.
When is the next Swiss Snow Walk & Run?
The 23rd edition takes place on Saturday 9 January 2027. Start times are published by the organiser. All courses start and finish in the village of Arosa.
What distances can I choose from?
Four distances run on the same groomed trails: the gentle S4 at 4.4 km, the S8 at 8.3 km, the S11 Weisshorn at 11.3 km with the climb towards the Weisshorn, and the full S16 at 15.6 km. Walkers and runners are welcome on every course, and you set your own pace.
How do I register for the Swiss Snow Walk & Run?
Registration and start times are published by the organiser at snowwalkrun.ch. The route is groomed, marked and marshalled along the way, and timed for those who want a result.
Why stay at Hotel Altein for the race?
Hotel Altein sits in the centre of Arosa, a short walk from the start and the winter trails, so you can leave the car and walk over on race morning. Afterwards you can warm up in the spa with indoor pool, saunas and steam room, then refuel in the restaurants and bars. The Arosa Lenzerheide pistes are on the doorstep for the rest of your stay.