Grand Raid BCVS
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NEW e-Bike!!
Opening the e-bike category on start Verbier and Nendaz.
Already existing start from Hérémence and Evolène, it is now possible to register from Verbier and cover the 125km by e-bike.
Details and schedules will be communicated shortly.
| Départ | Arrivée | Distance | Dénivelé |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbier | Grimentz | 125 KM | 5'025 m |
| Nendaz | Grimentz | 93 KM | 3'944 m |
| Hérémence | Grimentz | 68 KM | 2'996 m |
| Evolène | Grimentz | 37 KM | 1'845 m |
Information to Verbier participants
Warning: Trail modification between la Croix de Coeur and la Tzoumaz.
Watch the vidéo in the news article.
New
Opening of the e-bike category on the departures from Verbier and Nendaz.
Indeed, after the already existing departures from Hérémence and Evolène, it is now possible to register from Verbier and ride the 125km on an e-bike and from Nendaz with almost 90km.
The e-bike route is identical to the official route, with the passage of the Pas de Lona. It is recommended to use 3 batteries when leaving Verbier.
Information:
Battery changes can only be made at the technical stations on the course, at the same places as the refreshment posts.
It is the runner’s responsibility to organise the transport of his batteries on the course – it is strictly forbidden to carry a battery with you during the race.
Due to the impossibility of checking and controlling the number of batteries used, there will be no podium for these starts.
Start times for e-bike categories
Verbier: 6:45 am
Nendaz: 6:45 am
Hérémence: 6:45 am
Evolène: 7:45 am
e-Raid OIKEN
Do you want to go for a ride?
New e-Raid category from Nax!
The BCVS Grand Raid is launching a popular tasting tour on the hillside between Nax and Grimentz.
This new category without a chronometer is particularly suitable for electric VTTs but open to all other VTTs. Rally Grimentz, in hiking mode and gourmet stroll, without going through the Pas de Lona!
From Nax the difference in altitude of 900 metres and 30 km will allow anyone to participate to this great celebration. The departure time is also flexible and is between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Take a look to the new route designed especially for the ride and register online.
- Although this course is not timed, you will receive a bib. The withdrawal of it is on Friday 19.08.22 from 11 to 19h at the place de la Planta, Sion.
- No Safety-control I is mandatory for this trail.
- The use of a helmet is mandatory.
- No electric bicycle rental service is planned. We recommend that you contact one of our partner shops.
E-Raid Oiken course with cable car
E-Raid Oiken course without cable car
NEW 2023 – Évolène
NEW 2023 – RACE TEAM
New race by team of 3 people!
Between friends, companies, this new race is made for you!
Participate and discover together the mythical course of the Grand Raid BCVS.
Participate in teams of 3 people, at the departure of your choice: Verbier, Nendaz, Hérémence, Evolène.
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Schedule: according to the official schedule of each departure
Team: the team is made up of 3 people – women – men or mixed
Classification: the race time is taken at the passage of the last runner.
Departures: Verbier – Nendaz – Hérémence or Evolène
Price Verbier: 330.00 CHF / team
Price Nendaz: 300.00 CHF / team
Price Hérémence: 270.00 CHF / team
Price Evolène: 180.00 CHF / team
Raidy Coop
The children’s race in the city centre of Sion!
Born in 2019 or before? Register for the Raidy Coop , a great bike race in the heart of the old town of Sion.
Inscription fees: CHF 15.-
Place Planta – Sion – Friday 18th August from 17.00 pm
Registration on the Datasport website only.
The prize ceremony takes place place de la Planta, Sion.
| Heure départ | Catégorie | Année | Tours et Km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:45 | Mini U5 | 2020 et après | 1 tour x 640 m = 640 m |
| 18:00 | Poussin U7 | 2018-2019 | 2 tours x 640 m = 1280 m |
| 18h15 | Soft U9 | 2016-2017 | 2 tours x 950 m = 1900 m |
| 18:30 | Cross U11 | 2014-2015 | 2 tours x 950 m = 1900 m |
| Dès 19h00 | Remise des prix | Place de la Planta |
NEW Raidy Coop!
The race for the Mega U15 category ( 2009-2010) and the Rock U13 category ( 2011 -2012) is moving, changing location and changing day!
More attractive, more fun….discover a brand new course for the youngsters starting from Vercorin, on the same day as the Grand Raid with a triumphant finish under the finish area tent in Grimentz!
Route: Departure from Vercorin (Creux du Lavioz) – Arrival in Grimentz – 16 km – +-500m ascent
When: Saturday 19 August 2023 – 9:45 am
Registration only online on the Datasport website.
Official Team
The Grand Raid BCVS is pleased to announce that it has become a new partner of Alain Glassey’s MTB team. The team that represents the Valais colours, in races in Switzerland and abroad. From now on, it will be called thePapival Bergamont-Grand Raid BCVS Team.
The HERO Südtirol Dolomites, the MB Race in France, the BCVS Grand Raid in Switzerland and the Forestière in France have decided to join forces to launch a brand new challenge: the MTB Alpine Cup.
These 4 major races have in fact a common geographical denominator: the alpine arc.
The objective is to highlight our territories through 4 exceptional races. These 4 events offer participants the opportunity to discover 4 extraordinary playgrounds around the most beautiful alpine massifs.
