Flat grade share
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.4% Favoured
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon vs Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofGornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon or Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on course flatness, scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 34.9%
- flat grade share
- 21.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,284 m
- climbing density
- 58.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 970 m
- maximum grade
- 26.2%
Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 29.8% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 20.0%
- lower ascent
- 1,123 m
- climbing density
- 53.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 725 m
- maximum grade
- 40.4%
| Metric | Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon | Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 21.4% ✓ | 20.0% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 34.9% | 29.8% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 58.9% | 52.6% |
| Steep-up share | 45.1% | 32.4% |
| Downhill share | 19.7% | 27.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,284 m | 1,123 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 58.4 m/km | 53.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 7,920 m | 1,480 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 659 m | 203 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 315 m | 398 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 970 m | 725 m |
| Max absolute grade | 26.2% | 40.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,605 m | 1,924 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2,574 m | 2,649 m |
| Scenic score | 73/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 83/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 29.8% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 90/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon | Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-03 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-27 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Zermatt, Switzerland | Bettmeralp, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 22 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Ca. 1 km Asphaltstrasse durch das Dorf Bettmeralp, anschliessend Natur und Bergwege/Wanderwege |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Riverside | Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 1,284 m | 1,123 m |
| Climbing density | 58.4 m/km | 53.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 315 m | 398 m |
| Net elevation | 970 m | 725 m |
| Max absolute grade | 26.2% | 40.4% |
| Flat grade share | 21.4% | 20.0% |
| GAP factor | 34.9% | 29.8% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 5:00:00 |
| Field cap | 500 | 2,700 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-03 (legacy event-level date).
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-27 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Zermatt, Switzerland
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Bettmeralp, Switzerland
Actual distance
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- 22 km
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Ca. 1 km Asphaltstrasse durch das Dorf Bettmeralp, anschliessend Natur und Bergwege/Wanderwege
Elevation character
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Mountainous
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Trail, Mixed
Scenery
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Riverside
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
Technicality
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- 1,284 m
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 1,123 m
Climbing density
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- 58.4 m/km
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 53.2 m/km
Total descent
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- 315 m
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 398 m
Net elevation
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- 970 m
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 725 m
Max absolute grade
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- 26.2%
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 40.4%
Flat grade share
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.4%
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 20.0%
GAP factor
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- 34.9%
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 29.8%
Cutoff
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 5:00:00
Field cap
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- 500
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 2,700
Entry model
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Half Marathon or Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon?
Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.