Free Fall Vertical, 6.6 km
Uphill on the downhill course
Experience the exhilarating descent of St. Moritz's famous ski racing slope, covering 6.6 kilometers and an altitude gain of 1,069 meters. The Free Fall Vertical takes runners almost straight up the mountain along the same iconic course. Starting at the Festival Village of the St. Moritz Running Festival by the lake, the route first winds through the urban streets of St. Moritz before ascending the downhill slope to the legendary "free fall"—the vertical start of the renowned local downhill ski race.
Information
Main points on the Free Fall Vertical
Saturday, August 9, 2025
10:00 h
Festival Village, St. Moritz Bad
Free Fall, Piz Nair
13:00 h
| Masten 9 | 12:00 h |
Length: 6.6 km
Elevation profile: +1`069m/-7m
Route:
Ludains - Schulhaus Grevas - Via da Scuola - Via Arona - Pedestrian zone - Via dal Alp - Salastrains - Munt da San Murezzan - Free Fall
| Route maps: | Link to Schweiz Mobil Download.gpx Elevation profile (Download) |
| until 30.06.25 | CHF 55 |
| from 01.07.25 | CHF 65 |
| Friday | 15:00-17:30 h I Festival Village, St. Moritz Bad |
| Saturday | 08:00-9:30 h I Festival Village, St. Moritz Bad |
| Important | Effects must be handed in by 9:30 h |
Registration on site is possible from 8:00 until 9:30h.
This is subject to available starting places.
Each participant will receive 1 gymbag at the start number distribution. This must be handed in at the baggage drop-off between 09:00 and 9:30 h. Only this gymbag will be transported to the finish. The gymbags can be picked up on the platform at the finish. Please note that the bag only offers a small amount of space - only take the most important items with you to the finish. The “luggage tag” must be torn off the start number and needs to be attached to the gymbag so that it is clearly visible. Other items of luggage can be stored in the wardrobe in the Festival Village. The organizer assumes no liability. Return transportation is by Piz Nair gondola to Corviglia. Important: The start number serves as a ticket for the descent with the Chantarella cable car to St. Moritz village. Also for bus no. 1 or no. 9 to the Festival Village in St. Moritz Bad (bus stops: Schulhausplatz to Reithalle).
We recommend taking old clothes with you to the start to protect yourself against the wind and cold. These can be deposited at the start.
| Junior girls & boys | 2006 - 2011 |
| Women/Men 1 | 1986 - 2005 |
| Women/Men 2 | 1985 and older |
14:00 h, Festival Village, St. Moritz Bad
All participants who reach the finish line in the prescribed time will be ranked. Special prizes and prizes in kind will be awarded.
By registering for the St. Moritz Running Festival, you automatically agree to the competition regulations. Unless specifically stated, the regulations apply to the Engadiner Sommerlauf, Run Pontresina, Run S, Kids Race, Free Fall Vertical and the Run For Fun.
