TEAM AND PARTNERS
THE COMMITTEE
The Swiss Canyon Trail committee is made up of a group of people who work throughout the year to ensure the smooth running of the event.
Patrick CHRISTINAT - Presidency, Sponsoring
Vidjay CHRISTINAT - Vice President, Technical Course Manager
Elif BASIC - PC Course & Doctors
Sergei Morel - On-site infrastructure technical manager
François SEEWER - Supply Manager
Maria CHRISTINAT - Subsistence
Gladys THARIN - Massage / physio manager
Stéphane EVARD - Racing Office
Francine RICCHIUTO - Technical control / Departure/Arrival
Sébastien GIROD - Cashier
Kjetill CHRISTINAT - Environmental Manager & Outdoor Restoration
Camille STIRNEMANN - Youth Challenge
Corinne GINDRAUX - Administrative Manager & Secretariat
Dogan BASIC - Elite Home & Results Announcement
Arnaud LEBET - Volunteer Manager
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA TEAM
Throughout the year, the Swiss Canyon Trail relies on specialized partners to ensure professional and creative communication. These complementary expertises work year-round to promote the Swiss Canyon Trail far beyond its trails.
Sélève consulting
CORNELIA Forte
Media and press relations manager, responsible for exchanges with journalists and relaying information to the general public.
OUR PARTNER RACES
Great Raid of the Pyrenees
The winners (1st man and 1st woman) of the Tour des Lacs (80K) are invited to Switzerland to participate in a Swiss Canyon Trail race. The winners of the Swiss Canyon Trail 81K are invited to the Grand Raid des Pyrénées, a trail race organized by the Association.
Western States
SWISS CANYON TRAIL IS A QUALIFYING RACE FOR THE WESTERN STATES 2026
Finishers of the Swiss Canyon Trail 111K in less than 24 hours will be eligible to participate in the Western States 2027 drawing.
Ultra-Trail Cape Town
- For 166K finishers: A draw among the athletes who have completed the race will allow you to win the flight, hotel and bib to participate in the prestigious UTCT.
- For UTCT finishers: An identical benefit to the Swiss Canyon Trail is also reserved for you.
The Trail by Train Tour
SWISS CANYON TRAIL – Member of the Trail by Train Tour The Trail by Train Tour (TTT) brings together events that are committed to preserving the environment. What makes them special? Their starting points are all close to a train station. No need for a car! Trail runners are nature lovers, almost by definition. Unfortunately, they sometimes contribute to harming it when they travel long distances by car.
