Race Across Switzerland
📍 Swiss Alps, Switzerland
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Date
22–26 July 2026
Distance
200km · 300km · 500km · 1000km
Difficulty
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Hope-1000
Romanshorn to Montreux, Switzerland · 13 June 2026
Difficulty: 5/5 — Brutal
A brutal 1,000-kilometer nonstop mountain bikepacking race traversing Switzerland with an immense 30,000 meters of elevation gain. The demanding route takes riders from Lake Constance to Lake Geneva, utilizing mostly singletrack and dirt paths.
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- 1000km
- Elevation
- 30,480 m
- Surface
- singletrack, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 3.5–4.8
Rider fit
Who it's for
This race is tailored for seasoned ultra-endurance cyclists who have mastered self-supported alpine travel and technical mountain bike riding.
Who will struggle
Cyclists without extensive experience in high-altitude self-sufficiency or those unprepared for relentless, steep climbing on technical singletrack will struggle significantly.
Training focus
Prioritize long-distance back-to-back endurance blocks, technical mountain biking skills, and climbing efficiency to prepare for the massive elevation profiles.
Are you ready for this race?
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FAQs
Where does the Hope-1000 start and end?+
The race starts at the ASCO Fountain on Hafenstrasse in Romanshorn on Lake Constance and finishes at the Freddie Mercury statue in Montreux on Lake Geneva.
What is the total climbing elevation for this event?+
Riders will face approximately 100,000 feet (around 30,480 meters) of vertical gain over the course of the 1,000-kilometer route.
Is the Hope-1000 a supported stage race?+
No, it is a nonstop, self-supported bikepacking event, meaning riders must manage their own food, gear, and sleep schedules from start to finish.
What type of terrain will riders encounter?+
The route follows mostly singletrack trails passing through scenic alpine meadows, historic abbey courtyards, and lakeside paths across Switzerland.