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DATE<\/p>\n

August 22, 2026<\/h3>\n

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START<\/p>\n

6:15 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.<\/h3>\n

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DISTANCES<\/p>\n

68 KM<\/h3>\n

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ELEVATION GAIN<\/p>\n

2,996 M<\/h3>\n

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

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The Grand Raid BCVS, the Swiss Mountain Bike Marathon, has been <\/strong>thrilling cyclists since 1990. This marathon will take you from Verbier to Grimentz. It is recognized as one of the most challenging high-mountain mountain bike races. Located in the heart of the Valais Alps, in an alpine playground, the route winds through various valleys, reaching its highest point at Le Pas de Lona, at an altitude of over 2,700 meters.<\/p>\n

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Route Map and Technical Information<\/h2>\n

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Departure time<\/h2>\n

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

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Dossards 3000 - 4000<\/td>D\u00e9part 6h15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dossards 5000<\/td>D\u00e9part 6h30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e-Bike H\u00e9r\u00e9mence <\/strong><\/td>D\u00e9part 6h45<\/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

Runners who fail to pass through the mandatory checkpoints along the course will be disqualified for safety reasons.<\/p>\n

* The organization reserves the right to change the neutralization times depending on weather conditions and for the needs of the event in the event of force majeure.<\/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
11:00<\/td>11:30<\/td>13:00<\/td>14:00<\/td>15:00*<\/td>16:00*<\/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=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Transportation arranged to get to the starting point in H\u00e9r\u00e9mence<\/h3>\n

If you’d like to take the shuttle bus departing from Sion to the starting point in H\u00e9r\u00e9mence, click below:<\/p>\n

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Important information:<\/h1>\n

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

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

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

You will be liable for a fine and impound fees if you fail to comply.<\/em><\/p>\n

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We recommend that you use the organized transportation services<\/a> departing from Sion, carpool<\/a>, or park 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, including the section through Pas de Lona.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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  • Batteries may only be replaced at the designated service stations along the course, which are located at the same spots as the aid stations.<\/li>\n
  • You can bring your battery to the technical booth<\/strong> during bib pickup on Friday.<\/li>\n
  • These will be dropped off at the following locations: Evol\u00e8ne and\/or Eison<\/strong>. You can pick them up in Grimentz at the finish line<\/strong> at the end of the day (around 6:00 p.m.) or at the Grand Raid BCVS office starting the following Monday.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • It is strictly prohibited to carry a battery on your person during the race.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • There are no podium awards planned for this category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Race number sent by mail<\/h4>\n

    or<\/p>\n

    Pick up on Friday, August 21, 2026<\/h4>\n

    In Sion: location to be determined (for departures from Nendaz, H\u00e9r\u00e9mence, Evol\u00e8ne, and Nax)<\/p>\n

    in Verbier: location to be determined (only for departures from Verbier)<\/p>\n

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