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 - 4000Départ 6h30
Dossards 5000Départ 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.

VeysonnazHérémenceMandelonÉvolèneEisonLa Vieille
11:1511:4513:1514:1515:15*16:15*

Categories

Hérémence 68 km
Juniors2009 - 2011
Hommes 1997 - 2008
Seniors 11987 - 1996
Seniors 21977 - 1986
Seniors 31967 - 1976
Seniors 41966 et +
Dames1997 - 2011
Dames 11996 et +
Equipe2011 et +
Tandem2011 et +
VTT e-Bike2011 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.

Friday, September 05, 2025

Sion - Cours Roger Bonvin

 

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