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Aletsch Arena - Bellwald, Valais
Aletsch Arena - Bellwald, Valais

Aletsch Arena – Bellwald

Fiesch, Switzerland
17-19 July 2026

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Enduro
Aletsch Arena - Bellwald, Valais
Aletsch Arena - Bellwald, Valais
Aletsch Arena - Bellwald, Valais
Unrivalled SceneryGreat Aletsch Glacier
UCI Enduro World Champs2025

After a successful UCI Enduro World Championship in 2025, the venue with the largest glacier in the Alps is back on the WHOOP UCI MTB World Series circuit! With demanding, steep, technical and wild trails, Aletsch Arena & Bellwald will push every rider to their limits. This venue delivers a truly liberating pure enduro racing experience.

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Schedule

Time Zone: EUROPE - ZURICH
Thu 16 Jul 26
09:00 - 17:00

EDR Training |Enduro Men Elite|Enduro Women Elite|Enduro Men Junior|Enduro Women Junior|Open Enduro Men|Open Enduro Women

Fri 17 Jul 26
09:00 - 17:00

EDR Training |Enduro Men Elite|Enduro Women Elite|Enduro Men Junior|Enduro Women Junior|Open Enduro Men|Open Enduro Women

Sat 18 Jul 26
08:00 - 15:00

Enduro Open - Race Day 1 |Open Enduro Men|Open Enduro Women

10:00 - 17:00

UCI Enduro World Cup - Race Day 1 |Enduro Women Elite|Enduro Men Elite

Sun 19 Jul 26
08:00 - 15:00

Enduro Open - Race Day 2 |Open Enduro Men|Open Enduro Women

10:00 - 17:00

UCI Enduro World Cup - Race Day 2 |Enduro Women Elite|Enduro Men Elite

Where it is?

Aletsch Arena & Bellwald are located in the Valais region of the Swiss Alps. The event hub and finish area are based in Fiesch, with the race stages spread across the Aletsch Arena and Bellwald.

Aletsch Arena features demanding natural trails with plenty of verticl drops and stunning views of the Great Aletsch Glacier. Riders follow routes embedded in the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau–Aletsch.

Bellwald complements this with the renowned Bike Park Bellwald, offering seven diverse trails for all skill levels. Creative trail design, flowy lines and pure alpine character make it a highlight for riders from around the world.

Together, they offer a true enduro playground with steep, technical trails, huge vertical drop and one of the most spectacular high-alpine landscapes in the Alps.

Location: Fieschertalstrasse 28, 3984 Fiesch

What happened last time?

In 2025, Aletsch hosted the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. The event saw Richie Rude return to Enduro briefly to win his second Men’s Elite World Championship title, while Elly Hoskin claimed her first in the Women’s Elite category.

What do the Riders say?

“I was here last year and this was probably my favorite race venue of the year. It’s just an incredible place. Long, tough stages, super physical – and it’s beautiful. Really nice place to come.”

— Ella Conolly, Vice World Champion Women Elite 2025

“I think that is one of the things about enduro I love so much – that we can race in the most beautiful places in the world, and this is one of them.”

— Elliot Jamieson, 3rd Place Men Elite 2025

Enduro Open Racing

With demanding, steep, technical and wild trails, Aletsch Arena & Bellwald will push every rider to their limits. This venue delivers a truly liberating enduro racing experience, it’s no wonder it was a UCI World Championship venue in 2025.

Riders can put their skills to the test in Enduro and E‑Enduro categories, tackling the exact course that the UCI Enduro World Cup athletes will race over two days.

Below you’ll find the key details. For full information on race categories, and entry information, visit the Athlete Hub.

A Two‑day race which includes:

  • Two training days

  • Two race days Open Enduro training and racing take place on the same days and on the same course as the UCI Enduro World Cup

  • Visit the athlete hub for full category information, including the new Pairs Category!

 Event Information

Entry Fees: €150 (€80 for Junior categories)

What Your Entry Includes  

  • Official race entry & number board

  • Training day

  • Access to Feed Stations & water points

  • Uplift / shuttle / gondola access where applicable

  • Timing equipment

  • Access to professional technical support

Click HERE for registration. The process is quick and straightforward: simply log in with your existing account or create one if you don’t have one yet. Then complete your personal details, sign the waivers, and select your races.

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ACCOMMODATION

We recommend accommodation in Fiesch, Fieschertal or Bellwald: aletscharena.ch or bellwald.ch

CLOSEST AIRPORT

Geneva Airport or Zurich Airport, both are approximately the same distance to the venue.

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