Verbier - Grimentz 125 km
DATE
24 AUGUST 2024
START
6:30 am
DISTANCES
125 KM
VERTICAL RISE
5025 M
34th 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 Verbier
| Verbier - Grimentz | |
| Dossards 1 - 1900 | Départ 6h30 |
| e-Bike Verbier | Départ 6h30 - après le départ officiel |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11h00 | 11h30 | 13h00 | 14h00 | 15h00 * | 16h00 * |
Categories
| Verbier 125 km | |
|---|---|
| Dames | 2006 et + |
| Hommes | 1995 - 2005 |
| Seniors 1 | 1985 - 1994 |
| Seniors 2 | 1975 - 1984 |
| Seniors 3 | 1974 et + |
| Tandem | 2006 et + |
| Equipe | 2006 et + |
| VTT e-Bike | 2006 et + |
e-bike category
The e-bike route is identical to the official route, with the addition of the Pas de Lona.
Infomations:
- We recommend using 3 batteries when departing from Verbier.
- Batteries can only be changed at the technical stations along the route, in the same places as the refreshment points.
- Riders are responsible for organizing their own battery transport on the course – it is strictly forbidden to carry a battery with you during the race.
- There is no podium for this category.
BATTERY RETURN: On 24 August in Grimentz from 6.00 pm (in the runners’ luggage area) or from Monday 26 August at the Grand Raid BCVS office in Granges (Route du Moulin 44).
Friday 23 August 2024
Sion – Place de la Planta
