The traditional Patrouille des Glaciers ski-touring race gets under way next Monday in canton Valais. This year’s event features 1,376 teams, with around 5,500 ski mountaineers taking part. The event is expected to see a record number of women competing. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Teams will compete on two routes between April 13 and 19. The shorter Patrouille des Glaciers (PdG) course runs from Arolla to Verbier, covering 29.6 kilometres with 2,200 metres of ascent. The longer route stretches from Zermatt to Verbier, spanning 57.5 kilometres and almost 4,400 metres of ascent. + Swiss Patrouille des Glaciers ski race re-opens registrations Speaking at a media briefing in Arolla on Wednesday, the PdG commander, Brigadier Yves Charrière, said he was especially pleased by the record number of women taking part. A total of 112 all‑female patrols will be on the start line. Organisers also say participation is continuing to rise among mixed and military ...
