Evolène - Grimentz 37 km
DATE
August 22, 2026
START
7.30
DISTANCES
37 KM
ELEVATION GAIN
1845 M
36th BCVS Grand Raid
The Grand Raid BCVS, the Swiss Mountain Bike Marathon, has been thrilling cyclists since 1990. This marathon will take you from Verbier to Grimentz. It is recognized as one of the most challenging high-mountain mountain bike races. Located in the heart of the Valais Alps, in an alpine playground, the route winds through various valleys, reaching its highest point at Le Pas de Lona, at an altitude of over 2,700 meters.
Route Map and Technical Information
Departure time
From Evolène
| Evolène - Grimentz | |
| Dossards 7000 | Départ 7h30 |
| Evolène Short + Gravel | |
| Dossards 6000 | Départ 7h45 |
| e-Bike Evolène | Départ 7h45 |
Neutralization Time
Runners who fail to pass through the mandatory checkpoints along the course will be disqualified for safety reasons.
* The organization reserves the right to change the neutralization times depending on weather conditions and for the needs of the event in the event of force majeure.
| Veysonnaz | Hérémence | Mandelon | Évolène | Eison | La Vieille |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00* | 16:00* |
| Arrêt de bus au centre du village. | Devant le magasin Coop | Devant la salle de gym de St-Martin. | Devant la salle de gym de St-Martin. | ||
| Les personnes neutralisées sont ramenées à Sion, au parking des Echutes uniquement. Those who have been subdued are taken back to Sion, to the Echutes car park only. | |||||
Categories
| Evolène 37 km | |
|---|---|
| Juniors hommes | 2009 - 2011 |
| Hommes | 2008 et + |
| Juniors dames | 2009 - 2011 |
| Dames | 2008 et + |
| Tandem | 2011 et + |
| Equipe | 2011 et + |
| VTT e-bike | 2011 et + |
Transportation arranged to get to the starting point in Evolène
If you’d like to take the shuttle bus departing from Sion to the starting point in Evolène, click below:
E-bike Category
The e-bike route is identical to the official route, including the section through Pas de Lona.
Information:
- Batteries may only be replaced at the designated service stations along the course, which are located at the same spots as the aid stations.
- You can bring your battery to the technical booth during bib pickup on Friday.
- These will be dropped off at the following locations: Evolène and/or Eison. You can pick them up in Grimentz at the finish line at the end of the day (around 6:00 p.m.) or at the Grand Raid BCVS office starting the following Monday.
- It is strictly prohibited to carry a battery on your person during the race.
- There are no podium awards planned for this category.
1) By post
or
2) Friday, August 21, 2026
In Sion: Cave Maison Gilliard SA
In Verbier: In the parking lot at the post office
