Following the spectacular images and incredible excitement of the 2025 edition, La Thuile is ready to raise the bar again with an even bigger and more unmissable WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series weekend. From July 3 to 5, 2026, the Aosta Valley destination will host the four formats of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series: Downhill, Enduro, Cross-country Olympic and Cross-country Short Track.
Three days of racing, crowds, official WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series teams, paddock, expo area, food & beverage and side activities will come together in a unique format within the international mountain bike scene.
La Thuile is in fact one of the very few venues on the circuit where the entire event village is concentrated in a single logistical hub: visitors can arrive, park and enjoy the whole event with everything close at hand, moving easily between team areas, lifts, paddock and finish arena.
FROM THE TRACKSIDE TO THE STADIUM AREA: HOW TO EXPERIENCE THE RACES
Online ticket sales are officially open, giving spectators the opportunity to choose between access to the Stadium Area and dedicated lift passes.
The Stadium Area will be at the heart of the action, offering the perfect place to experience the finals. Here, spectators will be able to follow some of the most exciting moments of the races, right by the giant screen, the hot seat, the final big jump of the downhill course, and the UCI Cross-country Olympic (XCO) World Cup feed-tech zone, all just a few steps away from the services of the Event Village. Not to mention the highly anticipated enduro night race “The Nightfall by CVA”.
The lifts complete the experience: while the Stadium Area is the ideal place to enjoy the finals and the key moments of the weekend, the chairlift allows spectators to reach higher elevations and follow Downhill practice, qualifying runs and Enduro race sections up close, with panoramic viewpoints and trackside action along the trails.
The entire Downhill course is served by a dedicated spectator path, allowing fans to move alongside the track and reach some of the most spectacular sections, including the two major Road Gaps. Several race sections will also be visible directly from the chairlift itself, while food points and dedicated spectator areas will be set up along the upper sections of the course, allowing fans to fully enjoy the action.
Unlike in 2025, and for safety and crowd-management reasons, access to the Downhill course will only be permitted from top to bottom.
The close connection between the Stadium Area and the Event Village is one of the greatest strengths of the La Thuile round. When speaking about services and entertainment in town, this refers to the Event Village offer: team paddock, expo area, food & beverage and entertainment activities will all be completely free and accessible to everyone.
This is precisely why lift passes and Stadium Area tickets perfectly complement each other: practice sessions and qualifying runs can be experienced along the course, while the big finals come alive in the heart of the arena, making it possible to enjoy the entire event on foot between high-altitude alpine scenery and the spectacle of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in one of the most complete events on the international calendar.
From July 3 to 5, 2026, La Thuile will once again become the heart of the global mountain bike world.
TICKETS AND ONLINE SALES
Online ticket sales are already available on the official event website: www.lathuileworldcupmtb.com
Online lift tickets will be available at a discounted price compared to on-site purchases. Children under 8 years old enjoy free access at all times.
SCHEDULE AND TICKETS
Friday, July 3: UCI Cross-country Short Track World Cup + UCI Downhill Downhill - Qualifying
The ideal day for those who want to experience Downhill action directly along the course: practice sessions, qualifying runs and the first competitive runs can all be followed trackside thanks to the lifts dedicated to spectators.
In the afternoon and evening, attention will turn to the Cross-country arena for the UCI Cross-country Short Track World Cup.
Stadium Area: free
Chairlift tickets:
Online presale: €15
On-site purchase: €20
Saturday, July 4: UCI Downhill World Cup Finals + UCI Enduro World Cup + Night Fall by CVA
The most intense and spectacular day of the weekend. The UCI Downhill World Cup Finals will animate the Stadium Area with the giant screen, hot seat and final jump, while the UCI Enduro World Cup action unfolds across the mountain. In the evening, the grand finale arrives with Night Fall by CVA, the only night-time Enduro special stage of the UCI World Cup season.
Stadium Area: €10
Chairlift tickets:
Online presale: €15
On-site purchase: €20
Sunday, July 5: UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup
Sunday will be dedicated to the UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup. The Stadium Area will offer a privileged view over the feed-tech zone, giant screen and the most spectacular sections of the course, right in the heart of the Event Village.
Stadium Area: €10
Photo credits: @nicoladamonte (Downhill) / @robinnevrala (Enduro) / @lathuilebikeworld
