Grand Raid BCVS Marathon

Verbier/Val d’Anniviers

The Grand Raid BCVS Swiss Mountain Bike Race Marathon Verbier-Grimentz has thrilled bikers since 1990. As a benchmark event in the mountainous Mountain Bike Marathon scene, the event will award national titles during its 34th edition this year. In 2025, the Grand Raid will host the world's elite during the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships.

23-24.08.2024

Overview

The Grand Raid BCVS is renowned as one of the most difficult mountain bike races in the Alps. With 125km and over 5,000m of ascent, the demanding course takes athletes from Verbier to Grimentz via the mythical Pas de Lona, the highest point on the route (2,800m). The event attracts an average of 2,000 participants and almost 10,000 spectators.
For the more popular riders, there are three other departures to choose from: Nendaz (93km) - Hérémence (68km) - Evolène (37km).

Track facts

Highest point
Pas de Lona 2800 m
Elevation
5000 m D+
Distance
125km

Program

Friday, August 23, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Bib collection, Sion

Saturday, August 24, from 6:30 am, Grand Raid departures

Tickets

The world's Cross-Country Marathon athletes will be battling it out at the Grand Raid BCVS, linking Verbier to Grimentz. Get your tickets now.

Spectators information

Spectators are invited to travel to the Verbier and Grimentz venues by public transport. The start area in Verbier and the finish area in Grimentz are freely accessible. It is possible to reach the Grand Raid BCVS course by following the signs so as not to disturb the participants. It is forbidden to cycle or walk the official route on race day.

Teams & Athletes Information

Here you will find all the essential information for the participants.

Access & Transports

Getting to Grand Raid ? Here, you'll find all the essential information to plan your journey.

Contact

Grand-Raid BCVS
Route du Moulin 44
3977 Granges

info@grand-raid-bcvs.ch
+41 (0) 27 203 00 10

I'm really looking forward to these international events on the magnificent and legendary Champéry track. This will be my first race here, and it already promises to be magical for the European Championships and then the 2025 World Championships!

Camille Balanche, swiss athlete & event ambassador

What a privilege it is for the beautiful Dents du Midi region, and the host resort of Champéry in particular, to host the top names in downhill mountain biking for the European Championships in 2024 and the UCI World Championships in 2025.

Patrice Michellod, President of the Local Organising Committee

It's a real pleasure to see the elite of downhill mountain biking make their return to Champéry on the legendary World Cup track. While the return of these events brings back many memories, the whole region is already looking forward to creating new ones!

Jacques Berra, President of the Commune of Champéry