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Raid Evolénard FMV – 30th edition and Swiss Mountain Bike Marathon Championship
Évolène
The 21 Jun 2026
Raid Evolénard FMV – 30th edition and Swiss Mountain Bike Marathon Championship
On June 20 and 21, 2026, the Val d'Hérens will host the 30th edition of the Raid Evolénard FMV, an iconic event on the summer calendar. This anniversary edition takes on a special significance as it will also serve as the setting for the Swiss Mountain Bike Marathon Championship. Between traditional villages, mountain pastures, and spectacular alpine landscapes, the proposed routes offer a unique immersion in a preserved natural environment. Every year, the event attracts participants and spectators who come to discover the region through an authentic sporting experience in the heart of the Valais Alps.
Police Notice
30th Raid Evolénard – 21 June 2026
On the occasion of the Raid Evolénard taking place on Sunday, 21 June 2026, the Intermunicipal Police of the Val d’Hérens would like to inform motorists that traffic restrictions will be in place. These measures will result in the temporary closure of the following roads and routes:
Main roads closed to traffic
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 07:45 – 10:00 | Main street of Evolène village |
| 10:00 – 15:00 | Arolla Road between Pralovin and La Gouille (alternating traffic from 12:00 to 15:00) |
| 10:30 – 14:00 | Ferpècle Road between La Forclaz and Seppec (alternating traffic from 12:00 to 14:00) |
Secondary roads and paths closed to traffic
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 12:00 | Evolène – Lannaz – Chalet-Vieux |
| 09:00 – 17:00 | Left and right banks of the Borgne River as well as the forest road “La Loipe” between Evolène and Les Haudères |
| 08:30 – 12:00 | Evolène – Lannaz – Arbey |
| 09:30 – 13:30 | Gietti – Grand Pra – Niva and Gietti – Farquesses – Grand-Bauc |
| 09:30 – 14:00 | Niva – Étoile – La Coutaz – Pont III |
| 09:30 – 15:00 | Les Haudères – La Gouille (old road) |
| 10:00 – 15:30 | La Forclaz – Bréona – Tzaté – L’Orzival |
| 10:30 – 16:30 | Prélet – Les Lachiores – Novelett – Béplan – Cotter |
| 11:00 – 17:30 | Villaz – Route du Tsathelâ – Route du Plan do Beu – Chemin du Perri – La Tour – Route du Vieux Village |
Location / Access
GPS coordinates :
46.08626923064969, 7.506537358303029
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