The best downhill mountain bikers face off at the European Championships in Champéry!
The Valais is gearing up for an exceptional 2024 with a sporting calendar packed with mountain bike events! Several international-level races will be hosted by Valais resorts, including the UEC Mountain Bike Downhill European Championships in Champéry from Friday August 9 to Sunday August 11.
The Portes du Soleil is renowned for its top-quality bike parks and numerous black runs. The Champéry "World Cup" track is undoubtedly the most renowned for its demanding technicality. Its route,...
The Valais is gearing up for an exceptional 2024 with a sporting calendar packed with mountain bike events! Several international-level races will be hosted by Valais resorts, including the UEC Mountain Bike Downhill European Championships in Champéry from Friday August 9 to Sunday August 11.
The Portes du Soleil is renowned for its top-quality bike parks and numerous black runs. The Champéry "World Cup" track is undoubtedly the most renowned for its demanding technicality. Its route, punctuated by natural obstacles, is a real challenge: steep sections, roots, jumps and tight bends. As long as it is vertiginous, this track puts riders' technical and physical skills to the ultimate test! It has already welcomed the world's best riders to international competitions, and promises to put on another great show in August 2024.
In addition to giant screens to follow the races, exhibition stands, spectacular Trials performances, family entertainment, initiations and concerts will entertain the public at the bottom of the track in the entertainment village located in the Grand-Paradis parking lot in Champéry.
Practical information:
- Catering and drinks on site
- Giant screen and live broadcast
- Entertainment and exhibitors
- Access to lifts and piste
- https://www.valais2025.ch/ or by downloading the full program below
Accessibility & transport:
- Spectators will be able to reach the event via the TPC train, by bike, on foot or by car. On site, a shuttle bus will take ticketed spectators to the competition area, where the entertainment village and exhibitors will be located. Spectator areas are provided at the start and finish of the competition course, linked by a chairlift included in the entry ticket. The surrounding area is accessible on foot.
- The Crosets car park will be fully accessible from Friday to Sunday for people travelling in camper vans, vans or converted vehicles. Signage will be provided from the valley. Please note: places are limited. The combined ticket ‘mountain bike pass + access to the event’ will enable you to reach the competition site by taking the Crosets chairlift.
- For further information, download the full program below.
* Opening hours for the three days:
- Friday 08h00 > 20h00
- Saturday 08h00 > 23h00
- Sunday 08h00 > 20h00
Complete program of competitions and events to download below
