Red Bull X Alps: The toughest adventure race in the world

On June 11th, at 11:30 a.m. 34 world-class athletes, including 4 women, start a two-week head-to-head race in the center of Kitzbühel (📍Schulgasse 2), in which they cover up to 150 km a day on foot or with a paraglider across the Alps. The 1.223 km long route runs through five countries: Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy.

8th to 11th June | Hike, Smile & Fly Festival powered by Jacques Lemans

Kitzbühel has prepared an impressive program as a friendly warm-up for the toughest race in the world. The city becomes a playground for the local giants of the Kitzbühel Hang- & Paragliders. All flying skill levels, unusual requests and individual requirements are welcome here. The program includes: the Hike Smile & Fly Festival (absolutely every pilot is welcome to participate) with good music,culinary delights, shopping in the Trade Village in the Legends Park, as well as the somewhat more competitive Hike Smile & Fly Rallye. Are you in?

June 8th, 2023 | Red Bull X Alps Prologue Race

The 11th edition of Red Bull X-Alps starts on June 11th, 2023 and will be introduced by a one-day prologue three days before the start, which will take place in the mountains around Kitzbühel and Kirchberg. Athletes must complete a 58.6km course past seven turnpoints on June 8 - nearly double the distance of the 2021 Prologue - it will be an exciting day-long pre-race battle. The winner will receive an additional Nightpass, which they can use to hike through the mandatory rest period.

11. to 23. June 2023 | The toughest adventure race in the world

The actual race starts on June 11th at 11:30 a.m. at Schulgasse 2 in Kitzbühel.

Hard Facts:

  • Daily challenge: hiking up to 4,000m of vertical ascent each day and running as much as 100km on foot
  • The start is for the first time in Kitzbühel - Kirchberg
  • There is a via ferrata passage in the Sesto Dolomites
  • The route runs through five countries: Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy
  • There are 15 mandatory turnpoints

The Lineup: Worlds famous athletes and newcomers

The lineup of world-class athletes for the 11th edition of the Red Bull X-Alps is unique on the occasion of the 20th anniversary: 34 athletes from all over the world will cover the demanding route to the finish line on foot or by paraglider - more than ever before before. There are also 4 women in the starting field, including Elisabeth Egger, the first female Austrian participant, and a total of 17 rookies, who will celebrate their Red Bull X-Alps premiere on the new route in 2023. All athletes are pursuing one goal: to beat the record champion Chrigel Maurer in the fight for the eighth win in a row.

Be there: feel the Kitzbühel vibe

It doesn't matter who you keep your fingers crossed for: You can find all information about the 34 athletes from 18 countries on redbullxalps.com - you can follow them live from the prologue on June 8, 2023 and the start of the race on June 11, 2023 via live tracking on step, Step and flight follow. Our tip: Be in Kitzbühel up close and don't miss any of the highlights of the 11th edition of Red Bull X-Alps 2023. We at Kitzbühel Tourism are always happy to assist findeing a sporty, relaxing or any other accomodation you wish - book directly on kitzbühel.com or reeach out under +43 5356 66660

After the start of the prologue & the race, the teaser image will be replaced by the fully functional Red Bull X-Alps Live Tracking

Live-Tracking

  • Continuous tracking technology - all athletes are tracked live in 3D
  • VR mode (split screen, additional equipment required)
  • Cockpit view with live tracking: follow the race through the eyes of an athlete

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Contact

The Kitzbühel Tourism team is at your disposal at any time!

TELEPHONE
0043 5356 66660


E-MAIL
info@kitzbuehel.com


ON SITE
Hinterstadt 18 | 6370 Kitzbühel 


Press contact

Anna Lena Obermoser
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Contact

The Kitzbühel Tourism team is at your disposal at any time!

TELEPHONE
0043 5356 66660


E-MAIL
info@kitzbuehel.com


ON SITE
Hinterstadt 18 | 6370 Kitzbühel 


Press contact

Anna Lena Obermoser
0043 5356 66660 16
​​​​​​​a.obermoser@kitzbuehel.com