Hérémence - Grimentz 68 km
DATE
22 August 2026
START
6:30 and 6:45 a.m.
DISTANCES
68 KM
VERTICAL RISE
2996 M
36th BCVS Grand Raid
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.
Route map and technical information
Start time
From Hérémence
| Hérémence - Grimentz | |
| Dossards 3000 - 4000 | Départ 6h30 |
| Dossards 5000 | Départ 6h45 |
| e-Bike Hérémence | Départ 7h00 |
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
| Hérémence 68 km | |
|---|---|
| Juniors | 2009 - 2011 |
| Hommes | 1997 - 2008 |
| Seniors 1 | 1987 - 1996 |
| Seniors 2 | 1977 - 1986 |
| Seniors 3 | 1967 - 1976 |
| Seniors 4 | 1966 et + |
| Dames | 1997 - 2011 |
| Dames 1 | 1996 et + |
| Equipe | 2011 et + |
| Tandem | 2011 et + |
| VTT e-Bike | 2011 et + |
Important information:
Parking Hérémence
Vehicles parked by the roadside in Hérémence must be removed by Saturday, August 22, 2026,
no later than 10:00 pm.
You will be fined and impounded if you fail to comply.
We recommend taking organized transport from Sion, carpooling or parking in a marked parking space.
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 when you pick up your race number on Friday.
- 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 Monday.
- It is strictly forbidden to carry a battery during the race.
- There is no podium for this category.
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Sion - Cours Roger Bonvin
