77.1 miles
Distance
19,443 ft
Climb
-19,140 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

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.

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34th Grand Raid BCVS - Verbier - Grimentz 125 km is a 77 mile moderately popular intermediate race route located near Verbier. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 19,443 ft with a max elevation of 9,158 ft then descends -19,140 ft.
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  • Race Course
  • Race Date
    Saturday August 24, 2024 at 06:30am
  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Extreme
More Stats for 34th Grand Raid BCVS - Verbier - Grimentz 125 km mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    302 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,942 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,901 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,203 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -103.1%
  • Grade min
    114.7%
  • Distance climb
    39 miles
  • Distance down
    35 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles
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