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DATE<\/p>\n

August 22, 2026<\/h3>\n

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START<\/p>\n

6:30 am<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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DISTANCES<\/p>\n

125 KM<\/h3>\n

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ELEVATION GAIN<\/p>\n

5025 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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Running times (from Verbier)<\/h2>\n

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Departure time<\/h2>\n

From Verbier<\/p>\n

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Dossards 1 - 1900<\/td>D\u00e9part 6h30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e-Bike Verbier <\/strong><\/td>D\u00e9part 6h40 - apr\u00e8s le d\u00e9part officiel<\/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=”4.27.6″ header_2_font=”|700|||||||” custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Categories<\/h2>\n

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Verbier 125 km<\/th><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Dames<\/strong><\/td>2008 et +<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hommes<\/strong><\/td>1997 - 2007<\/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>1976 et +<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tandem<\/strong><\/td>2008 et +<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Equipe<\/strong><\/td>2008 et +<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Informations for spectators<\/h2>\n

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E-bike Category<\/h3>\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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  • We recommend using 3 batteries when departing from Verbier.<\/li>\n
  • 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
  • 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.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • There are no podium awards planned for this category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    BATTERY RETURN<\/strong>: August 22, 2026 in Grimentz from 6:00 pm (in the runners’ luggage area) or from Monday, August 24, 2026 at the Grand Raid BCVS office in Granges (Route du Moulin 44). <\/p>\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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