Evolène - Grimentz 37 km

DATE

SEPTEMBER 06, 2025

START

7.45

DISTANCES

37 KM

VERTICAL RISE

1845 M

35th Grand Raid BCVS

Grand Raid BCVS, Swiss Moutain Bike Race Marathon has been thrilling bikers since 1990. This marathon will take you from Verbier to Grimentz. It is renowned as one of the most challenging mountain bike races in the world. Located in the heart of the Valais Alps, in an alpine playground, the route crosses various valleys, culminating in the Pas de Lona, at over 2,700m.

Registration

Route map and technical information

Technical map

Technical Guide

Start time

From Evolène

Evolène - Grimentz
Dossards 7000	Départ 7h45
Evolène Short + Gravel
Dossards 6000	Départ 8h00
e-Bike Evolène	Départ 8h00

Neutralization time

For safety reasons, riders who fail to pass the compulsory checkpoints during the race will be neutralized.

The organization retains the right to change the neutralization hours according to weather conditions and for the necessity of the event in case of major force.

Veysonnaz	Hérémence	Mandelon	Évolène	Eison	La Vieille
11:15	11:45	13:15	14:15	15:15*	16:15*

Categories

Evolène 37 km
Juniors hommes	2008 - 2010
Hommes	2007 et +
Juniors dames	2008 - 2010
Dames	2007 et +
Tandem	2010 et +
Equipe	2010 et +
VTT e-bike	2010 et +

e-bike category

The e-bike route is identical to the official route, with the addition of the Pas de Lona.

Infomations:

Batteries can only be changed at the technical stations along the route, in the same places as the refreshment points.
You can bring your battery to the technical stand at the race number collection on Friday at Place de la Planta in Sion.
These will be deposited at the following stations: Evolène and/or Eison. You can pick them up in Grimentz at the end of the day (around 6pm) or at the Grand Raid BCVS office the following Tuesday.
It is strictly forbidden to carry a battery during the race.
There is no podium for this category.