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DATE<\/p>\n

22 August 2026<\/h3>\n

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START<\/p>\n

6:30 and 6:45 a.m.<\/h3>\n

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DISTANCES<\/p>\n

68 KM<\/h3>\n

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VERTICAL RISE<\/p>\n

2996 M<\/h3>\n

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36th BCVS Grand Raid<\/h2>\n

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Grand Raid BCVS, Swiss Moutain Bike Race Marathon<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

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Route map and technical information<\/h2>\n

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Start time<\/h2>\n

From H\u00e9r\u00e9mence<\/p>\n

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H\u00e9r\u00e9mence - Grimentz<\/strong>
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Dossards 3000 - 4000<\/td>D\u00e9part 6h30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dossards 5000<\/td>D\u00e9part 6h45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e-Bike H\u00e9r\u00e9mence <\/strong><\/td>D\u00e9part 7h00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ header_2_font=”|700|||||||” custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Neutralization time<\/h2>\n

For safety reasons, riders who fail to pass the compulsory checkpoints during the race will be neutralized.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Veysonnaz<\/th>H\u00e9r\u00e9mence<\/th>Mandelon<\/th>\u00c9vol\u00e8ne<\/th>Eison<\/th>La Vieille<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
11:15<\/td>11:45<\/td>13:15<\/td>14:15<\/td>15:15*<\/td>16:15*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ header_2_font=”|700|||||||” custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Categories<\/h2>\n

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H\u00e9r\u00e9mence 68 km<\/th><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Juniors<\/strong><\/td>2009 - 2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hommes <\/strong><\/td>1997 - 2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seniors 1<\/strong><\/td>1987 - 1996<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seniors 2<\/strong><\/td>1977 - 1986<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seniors 3<\/strong><\/td>1967 - 1976<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seniors 4<\/strong><\/td>1966 et +<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dames<\/strong><\/td>1997 - 2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dames 1<\/strong><\/td>1996 et +<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Equipe<\/strong><\/td>2011 et +<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tandem<\/strong><\/td>2011 et +<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VTT e-Bike<\/strong><\/td>2011 et +<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Important information:<\/h1>\n

Parking H\u00e9r\u00e9mence<\/span><\/h2>\n

Vehicles parked by the roadside in H\u00e9r\u00e9mence must be removed by Saturday, August 22, 2026,<\/strong><\/p>\n

no later than 10:00 pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will be fined and impounded if you fail to comply.<\/em><\/p>\n

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We recommend taking organized transport<\/a> from Sion, carpooling<\/a> or parking in a marked parking space.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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e-bike category<\/h4>\n

The e-bike route is identical to the official route, with the addition of the Pas de Lona.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Infomations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Batteries can only be changed at the technical stations along the route, in the same places as the refreshment points.<\/li>\n
  • You can bring your battery to the technical stand<\/strong> when you pick up your race number on Friday.<\/li>\n
  • These will be deposited at the following stations: Evol\u00e8ne and\/or Eison<\/strong>. You can pick them up in Grimentz at the<\/strong> end of the day (around 6pm) or at the Grand Raid BCVS office the following Monday.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • It is strictly forbidden to carry a battery during the race.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • There is no podium for this category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Friday, August 21, 2026<\/h2>\n

    Sion – Cours Roger Bonvin<\/p>\n

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