Ready to work those calves? Take on a vertical climb starting from the village of Champéry and ending at 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 everyone in 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.
> 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
> Partial road closure from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (flyer available for download below)
La Grimpée d’Culet Race:
> Start: Champéry, Couvert de Broisin, elevation 1,055 m
> Finish: Planachaux, Croix de Culet, elevation 1,963 m
> 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 1,055m
> 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.