ALTITUDE BECOMES ATTITUDE
COMMUNITY BECOMES CULTURE
BEYOND THE TRAIL.
RUN. RECOVER. REFLECT.
CONNECT.
ALTO TRAIL Club & Lab is CERVOs' alpine trail running universe.
Together with the Zermatt mountain guide and professional trail runner Martin Anthamatten we’re creating a space where locals, travelers, beginners, and experienced runners can get active, share knowledge, and experience the mountains with a fresh perspective.
A holistic approach combining movement, mindset, recovery, and alpine culture comes together to form a vibrant practice—one that makes every step more mindful.
AMBASSADOR
MARTIN ANTHAMATTEN
Local. Athlete. Curator.
Professional trail runner from Zermatt. Martin leads the long runs and shares his alpine experience and knowledge at the ALTO TRAIL Club & Lab.
Local. Athlete. Curator.
Professional trail runner from Zermatt. Martin leads the long runs and shares his alpine experience and knowledge at the ALTO TRAIL Club & Lab.
THE ALTO SYSTEM
MOVEMENT
Trail running as a mindful and mindful exercise practice in the mountains.
RECOVERY
Recovery, physical balance, and sustained performance as part of the system.
MINDSET
Focus, orientation, and mental clarity define performance at high altitudes.
CULTURE
Community, exchange, and Alpine identity emerge through dialogue.
UPCOMING ON THE
ALTO TRAIL
Weekly
Runs
ALTO Team run
(short distance)
Long
Runs
20.06 /
ALTO TRAIL Team run
(long distance)
+ Brunch or recovery
sessions afterward
Alto
Retreat
26.06. - 28.06 /
ALTO Retreat: Runs,
Breathwork
Mindset,
Recovery
August 21–23, 2026 / various times /
𖡡 @ Zermatt
Matterhorn Ultraks /
various disciplines & distances
THE ALTO WAY
ALTO TRAIL Club & Lab isn’t your typical running club. It’s a movement. A mindset. A new way of running: depth over distance. Presence over speed. Connection over competition. What matters isn’t how fast you get there, but how mindfully and sustainably you make your way (upward).
THE CLUB
Presence over pace.
Depth over distance.
The ALTO TRAIL Club is open to anyone who sees running not as a competition, but as a mindful, shared experience: We run together—not against each other. Not farther, but deeper. Mindful and challenging, with everyone at their own level.
IT’S NOT ABOUT DISTANCE.
IT’S ABOUT DEPTH –
IN MOVEMENT,
MINDSET AND CONNECTION.
THE LAB
Practice beyond the run.
What is experienced on the trail—both consciously and unconsciously—is explored, reflected upon, practiced, and deeply integrated at the ALTO TRAIL Lab. Driven by the people, perspectives, and experiences that continually shape ALTO, workshops, retreats, and practice sessions create spaces for experience that have an impact far beyond trail running.
WHEN WE LET
CURIOSITY LEAD
THE WAY, THE MIND
GROWS LIGHTER AND
THE WORLD GROWS
LARGER.
CO-CREATORS
ALTO TRAIL Club & Lab thrives through collaboration with individuals and organizations that contribute their expertise and perspectives to the initiative: coaches, experts, and partners help shape individual elements and work together to generate new ideas related to trail running, recovery, and alpine culture.
The alpine stage.
A wide range of disciplines, clear goals, and consistent performance: a gathering place for the international trail running community around Zermatt and a highlight of the ALTO TRAIL universe.
Fuel with intention.
PEAQ Hydration stands for Swiss Performance mountain spring water and for an approach that combines mindful hydration, balance and an alpine spirit. Integrated into movement. Rooted in the mindset.
Odlo is synonymous with innovative performance wear from the mountains – designed for movement, precision and the demands of modern trail runners. As a selected ALTO TRAIL Lab partner, Odlo shapes designs with a focus on function, comfort and a conscious interplay between technology, the body and the terrain.
Recovery & awareness.
KEEN is Europe’s Active Recovery Club: science-based, experience-driven, and reimagined for the modern individual. It shapes select ALTO TRAIL Lab programs with a focus on recovery, mindfulness, and regeneration.
FAQ
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced runner, a local or a visitor to Zermatt—the ALTO TRAIL Club & Lab is open to anyone who sees trail running not as a competition, but as a shared experience. What matters is the joy of being active in the mountains, an appreciation for nature, and a sense of community.
Our guides provide structure, safety, and guidance so that everyone can proceed at their own pace.
The weekly ALTO TRAIL Club Runs take place every Wednesday at 6 pm. Unless otherwise stated, we meet at CERVO. Afterwards, refreshments are on offer for everyone: Huntsman beer, with or without alcohol.
The long runs take place about every six weeks. The exact times will be communicated individually each time. Afterward, we wrap up the run together with brunch or a recovery session.
In addition, there are occasional special alpine events as well as various lab sessions. All dates, times, and meeting locations will be communicated via the ALTO TRAIL WhatsApp channel.
No registration is required for the ALTO TRAIL Club Runs. Just show up at the meeting point. Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel to stay informed about all runs and events. Registration for the Lab events takes place online or in person at CERVO, depending on the format.
Yes. As a guest at the CERVO Hotel, you are cordially invited to participate in the ALTO TRAIL Club Runs and select Lab sessions.
The weekly ALTO TRAIL Runs are generally free of charge. Special events, workshops, or lab sessions may incur a fee. The respective prices will be communicated transparently and in advance.
The ALTO Lab adds a second level to the club. It’s not about more training, but about gaining a deeper understanding of movement.
The Lab is an open learning space for in-depth study, practice, and integration. It provides a space for technique and running economy, regeneration and recovery, breathwork, and mindset—on the trail and beyond.
YOUR ALTO TRAIL STARTS HERE
Join the ALTO TRAIL community.
Get all the latest news and offers about the club and the lab right on WhatsApp.
BY REGISTERING, YOU AGREE TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
ANY QUESTIONS?
Message us on our ALTO TRAIL Instagram account, contact us via email, or stop by and talk to us at CERVO.
The ALTO TRAIL Club & Lab thrives on interaction (even off the trail).