The Allalin Races are a ski and snowboard descent open to amateurs and professionals alike, from Mittelallalin down to Saas-Fee. The 45th edition takes place on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 April 2027.
The story
The race dates back to 1946. That year, nine skiers set off from the summit of the Allalin, at 4,027 metres, down to Saas-Fee. Five of them reached the finish.
Today the start is within the ski area, at Mittelallalin, at 3,550 metres. The finish is in Saas-Fee, at 1,800 metres. The course is about nine kilometres long and is groomed for the racers’ safety.
Professionals and amateurs face the same course. Category winners receive the gold Allalin badge. Silver and bronze go to a share of the ranked finishers in each category.
The 42nd edition took place in April 2024. The races then received a new look and came under the management of Roman Schmutz. The 2027 edition will be the 45th.
Who organises it
The races are organised by the Rennbüro Allalin Rennen in Saas-Fee. Saas-Fee/Saastal Tourism lists them among its major winter events.
What to find
The 2023 rules included alpine skiing and snowboard events. They featured a couples descent called Elle + Lui (Her + Him), a team descent for three to five racers and an individual race by age group. A FUN category ranked teams on their costumes rather than their times.
Helmets are compulsory and FIS rules apply. The 2027 programme will be announced later.
Practical information
- Dates, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 April 2027
- Venue, Saas-Fee ski area, from Mittelallalin to Saas-Fee, 3906 Saas-Fee
- Age, from 16 depending on the category (2023 rules)
- Registration, on the official race site
We have gathered here all the information published by the organiser to date. Do you have more? Write to us, and the article will be completed.
Links
- Official site, Allalin Races
- Event page, Saas-Fee/Saastal, Allalin Races
- Accommodation, Saas-Fee/Saastal, hotels
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Saas-Fee/Saastal, top winter events, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Saas-Fee/Saastal, Allalin Races, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Saas-Fee/Saastal, rules of the 41st Allalin Races (2023), accessed on 14 November 2026
- Organisator, new look for the Allalin Races, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Switzerland Tourism, 43rd Allalin Race, accessed on 14 November 2026
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