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INFERNO Team Trophy & Couples

Together as a team to the peak of success

Whether as a team or as a couple - take on the challenge of the Inferno Triathlon! Share the disciplines, master breathtaking routes and experience unforgettable moments in the Swiss Alps.

3 KM

97 KM

30 KM

17 KM

Team Trophy

Teams of four - whether women, men or mixed. One athlete competes in each of the four sections. The teams organize themselves; one vehicle per team is permitted. Minimum age: 16 years (with the written consent of a parent or guardian).

Couples

Teams of two, composition woman/man, woman/woman or man/man possible. Each athlete competes in two of the four distances. The division of the disciplines can be chosen by the athletes themselves. The teams organize themselves; one vehicle per team is permitted. Minimum age: 18 years.

The incomparable experience of nature in the unique mountain world of the Bernese Oberland and the family atmosphere make the INFERNO one of the most impressive competitions. Sport against the most beautiful backdrop in the world: the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau!

Highlights

Date: August 16, 2025

Location: Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Participant limit: 222 teams

Altitude difference: 2'000 m

Scenery: Start at the Lido in Thun, finish on the Schilthorn

INFERNO Team Trophy & Couples

Timetable & key stages

An overview of all key times - from check-in to the finish. The exact schedule will help you to be well prepared for the race.

Saturday, August 16, 2025

06.00 Arrival at the official Team Trophy parking area at the Thun Lido

06.15 Departure of the boat for road bikers and accompanying persons to Oberhofen

06.30 Start of the swim at Thun Lido

19.30 Finish in Murren (Alpine Sports Center)*

*The finish time will be strictly adhered to for safety reasons. Participants will be removed from the race if they do not achieve the following passage times on Saturday:

  • 08.15h Oberhofen transition zone

  • 13.15h Grindelwald transition zone

  • 16.30h Stechelberg transition zone

INFERNO Team Trophy & Couples

Categories & starting fees

Participation categories and staggered prizes: Experience the INFERNO Team Trophy & Couples as a challenge for all age groups. Register early and secure your starting place!

Categories

Mixed teams

Women's teams

Men's teams

Starting fee

Team Trophy

CHF 600.00 until January 31, 2025

CHF 650.00 until June 30, 2025

CHF 700.00 until August 9, 2025

Included services: 2 return trips with the Schilthorn cable car Stechelberg-Murren, 2x pasta party on Saturday in Murren, free parking for the team vehicle in Stechelberg.

Couples

CHF 550.00 until January 31, 2025

CHF 600.00 until June 30, 2025

CHF 650.00 until August 9, 2025

Included services: 4 return trips with the Schilthorn cable car Stechelberg-Murren, 4x pasta party on Saturday in Murren, free parking for the team vehicle in Stechelberg.

Prize money

The top three teams will receive attractive prizes in kind. The first 6 mixed teams of 4 will receive a prize in kind.
All members of the finisher teams will receive the INFERNO Team Trophy finisher T-shirt.

Rules and notes

Competition regulations

The INFERNO Triathlon takes place in alpine and partly high alpine terrain. High demands are placed on the personal responsibility of the participants.
The following competition regulations apply analogous to triathlon (excerpt):

Registration/Cancellation

Registration start

Registration starts on November 11 at 11.11 am. We recommend registering directly online - the links can be found directly on the start page at the time stated.

Deregistration

Cancellations for health reasons will be accepted if a medical certificate is presented. The entry fee will be refunded after deduction of a processing fee of CHF 50.

Equipment and material requirements

The highest demands are placed on equipment and material. The organizer reserves the right not to allow athletes with inadequate or poorly maintained equipment (bikes and helmets!) to take part in the competition.

Doping ban

Doping is prohibited. Swiss Olympic Association may carry out doping controls.

Vehicles | Transports

  • Each team organizes its own transport during the race.

  • One vehicle per team is permitted to move along the prescribed route Thun - Interlaken - Grindelwald - Stechelberg.

  • The team vehicles will be marked.

  • Teams whose vehicle leaves the prescribed route will be disqualified.

Health and safety measures

The doctors and referees appointed by the organizer may remove participants from the race if there is a risk of damage to their health.

Helmet requirement

Helmets are compulsory for road and mountain bikes. The officially approved helmet is mandatory. This must be worn on the entire route (including uphill sections!).

Liability | Route changes

The organizer may change the route at any time. The organizer is not obliged to refund the entry fee in the event of changes to the route or cancellation of the event due to force majeure.

Height profile

Open height profile

Licenses

No licenses are required.

Wetsuit

A full-body wetsuit is mandatory for the swimming discipline. Neoprene gloves and booties may not be worn.

Rules and notes

The INFERNO Triathlon follows the rules of the Swiss Triathlon Federation (tri) and is under the supervision of tri referees. Slipstreaming (drafting) is prohibited.

Traffic rules

The roads are not closed off, so there is zero tolerance for non-compliance with the traffic rules. Disregarding the instructions of the marshals or failing to comply with the traffic rules will result in immediate disqualification!

Competition grounds and personal responsibility

The INFERNO Triathlon takes place in alpine and partly high alpine terrain. High demands are placed on the participants' personal responsibility.

Slipstreaming

Slipstreaming is prohibited.