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.
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
– More info on valais2025.ch
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 area around the course is accessible on foot.
Opening hours
Competition schedule
- Friday, August 09, 8.00am - 5.30pm, training sessions
- Saturday, August 10, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, training & qualifications
- Sunday August 11, from 10:00 am, European Downhill Championships Final
Opening of the entertainment village:
- Friday, August 09, 08:00 -17:00
- Saturday, August 10, 08:00 - 00:00
Sunday, August 11, 08h00 - 20h00.
Accessibility
Prestations
Prices
Free entry for children < 15 years.
The ticket entitles you to :
- Access to the event site (Grand-Paradis sector)
- Return train ticket on the TPC Monthey ville - Champéry line (cable car)
- Shuttle service Téléphérique - Grand-Paradis
- Grand-Paradis chairlift (access to departure area)
- Valid for both days of the event, Saturday August 10 and Sunday August 11, 2024 (Friday not open to the public).
For those wishing to mountain bike to the event site from a Portes du Soleil resort, a day pass at the special rate of 35€ will also be available. This includes :
- Portes du Soleil mountain bike day pass
- Access to the event site (Grand Paradis sector)
- Access to the Grand Paradis chairlift (access to the start area)
VIP access ticket
Saturday 10.08: CHF 130.00
- Access to the exclusive area with cocktail reception + VIP parking + visibility on the finish area. Valid only on Saturday, August 10.
Sunday 11.08: CHF 150.00
- Access to the exclusive area with cocktail reception + VIP parking + visibility in the finish area. Valid only on Sunday, August 11.
Location
A free shuttle bus takes you to the Grand-Paradis from the Champéry cable car (train stop on the Aigle - Monthey - Ollon - Champéry line).