Ready to warm up your calves? Take on a vertical climb from the village of Champéry to the Croix de Culet!
This legendary route, which runs from the center of the village of Champéry to the summit of Croix-de-Culet, takes center stage in a challenging race open to anyone with a spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie. The route follows the magnificent and challenging hiking trails of Calvaire and the Esserts ridge, with an elevation gain of nearly 1,000 meters.
Practical information:
> Online registration for the Grimpée d’Culet (On-site registration is available for an additional CHF 10.-)
> On-site registration for the Mini-Grimpée, the Grimpée des Grand Champs, and the Grimpée de l’Aigle
> Your registration will be confirmed only upon receipt of your payment. Payment deadline: August 29.
> Closure of Rue du Village in Champéry
> Multiple categories/races (race details below)
> The event will be canceled in case of bad weather
> For more information, contact lagrimpee@skiclubchampery.ch or visit skiclubchampery.ch
La Grimpée d’Culet Race:
> Start: Champéry, Couvert de Broisin, elevation 1055m
> Finish: Planachaux, Croix de Culet, elevation 1963m
> Distance: 6 km
> Elevation gain: 930 m
> Categories: Runners (participants aged 14 and older are allowed to take part in
the main race, with parental consent) /
Walkers
Mini-Grimpée Race:
> Start: 2:15 PM, Champéry, Couvert de Broisin, elevation 1,055 m
> Finish: In front of the Hôtel National.
> Distance: 900 m
> Elevation gain: 35m
> Age groups: 2020–2024
La Grimpée des Grand Champs Race:
> Start: 2:05 p.m., Champéry, Couvert de Broisin, elevation 1,055 m
> Finish: In front of the Hôtel National.
> Distance: 1.8 km
> Elevation gain: 60 m
> Categories: 2016–2019
La Grimpée de l’Aigle Race:
> Start: 2:00 PM, Champéry, Couvert de Broisin, elevation 1,055 m
> Finish: In front of the Hôtel National.
> Distance: 3.9 km
> Elevation gain: 205 m
> Categories: 2013–2015
Opening hours
Schedule:
- 7:00 a.m. > 9:00 a.m.: Race office
- 7:30 a.m.: Start of the walkers
- 9:30 a.m.: Start of the Grimpée d’Culet (runners of all categories)
- Starting at 10:00 a.m.: First runners arrive (Planachaux)
- Starting at 11:00 a.m.: Lunch (Couvert de Broisin)
- 12:30 p.m.: Podium ceremony and awards presentation
- 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.: Registration for children’s races
- 2:00–4:00 p.m.: La Grimpée de l’Aigle: 2013–2015 age group / 3.9 km
La Grimpée des Grand Champs: 2016–2019 age group / 1.8 km
La mini Grimpée: 2020–2024 age group / 900 m
- 4:30 p.m.: Podium ceremony – Youth medal presentation.
Accessibility
Prestations
Cheeses
Prices
> Runners and walkers: CHF 30.-
Registration includes participation in the race, a souvenir prize, transport of a change of clothes, return by cable car, and a meal following the awards ceremony.
On-site registration is available for an additional CHF 10.-
> Youth: CHF 5.-
Registration for youth races is available only on-site on the day of the event. Each participant receives a commemorative medal.
All competitors must read these rules (found below) and, by registering, agree to abide by them.