The 2026 edition of the Patrouille des Glaciers came to a magnificent close this Saturday in Verbier. Including the 1,968 participants who started on Tuesday, a total of 4,356 racers set off from Zermatt and Arolla towards Verbier. Highly anticipated, the Swiss contingent—buoyed by its impressive haul of Olympic, World Cup, and European Championship medals—delivered strong overall performances, though not taking the top spot.

Five days before the first starts of the Patrouille des Glaciers (PdG) 2026, the Swiss Armed Forces are preparing for a complex operation in an alpine environment. This operation is far more than a sporting event and mobilizes around 900 Armed Forces personnel under demanding conditions. It requires rigorous planning, close coordination with numerous partners, and comprehensive risk management.

The Armed Forces bear operational responsibility for the race and deploy all the resources required to ensure that it can be carried out safely and effectively. The Patrouille des Glaciers Foundation, for its part, is responsible for the event's promotion and marketing.