Nendaz - Grimentz 93 km
DATE
SEPTEMBER 06, 2025
START
6:30 am
DISTANCES
93 KM
VERTICAL RISE
3944 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.
Route map and technical information
Start time
From Nendaz
| Nendaz - Grimentz | |
| Race numbers 2000 | Start 6:30 am |
| e-Bike Nendaz | Start 6:30 am - after the official start |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00* | 16:00* |
Categories
| Nendaz 93 km | |
|---|---|
| Men | 1996 - 2010 |
| Seniors 1 | 1986 - 1995 |
| Seniors 2 | 1976 - 1985 |
| Seniors 3 | 1975 et + |
| Team | 2010 et + |
| Women | 2010 et + |
| Tandem | 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.
Friday, September 05, 2025
Sion – Place de la Planta
