Diego is the flag bearer for the Swiss delegation at the 2018 Ultra Trail World Championships, which took place in Spain in early May. But above all, he is a lover of Switzerland who, thanks to the Montreux Trail Festival and this new challenge – Crossing Switzerland – wants to showcase his country and its mountains and inspire everyone to venture there.
“FOR A CHALLENGE, IT’S A HOLY CHALLENGE…”
Crossing Switzerland has some dizzying figures:
- 420km through 6 cantons
- 14 passes in the Swiss Alps
- 17 peaks including 2 at over 2500m altitude
- 26,000 meters of positive elevation gain
All of this to be covered in less than 120 hours , in one go (day and night) and without stops .
To give you an idea, a hiker usually covers this route across Switzerland, between Vaduz and Lausanne, in 22 days of walking!
Diego Pazos's journey through the Swiss Alps
26,000 meters of positive elevation gain
“OPEN THE WAY FOR OTHERS TO ATTEMPT TO CROSS OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY!”
This Lausanne native is committed to bringing Swiss trail running to life. As co-organizer of the Montreux Trail Festival , which takes place at the end of next week, he wants to offer a new way to see his beautiful country .
Through this unique project, he is committed to promoting values that are dear to him, such as self-improvement , respect for the environment and sharing around his favorite sport, while establishing a reference time for this course. In this way, he hopes to inspire his supporters to challenge him and discover new horizons that are still little known to trail runners.
At Algorigin , we will all be behind Diego to encourage him in the accomplishment of this unique project and perhaps also by your side if you decide to follow in his footsteps between Vaduz and Lausanne!
Discover the interview with Diego Pazos .
