{"id":200775,"date":"2025-08-29T15:02:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=200775"},"modified":"2025-08-29T15:02:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:02:54","slug":"the-fans-guide-to-the-2025-mtb-world-championships-in-valais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2025\/08\/29\/the-fans-guide-to-the-2025-mtb-world-championships-in-valais\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fan’s Guide to the 2025 MTB World Championships in Valais"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year, the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships won’t hold any punches. For two weeks, the racing will jump from alpine glaciers to ancient castles, from high-speed downhill tracks to marathon routes that stretch across entire valleys. Eight destinations in Valais will host 27 world titles, and every single one is worth the trip.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The entire event will be an MTB extravaganza, and if you’re planning on becoming a part of this celebration of the sport, you should plan it more thoroughly. After all, Valais is not a small canton and getting from venue to venue requires some careful planning.<\/p>\n

So, let’s discuss fan strategy. Where to sleep, what to eat, what to visit, and how to behave near the tracks. This is your 2025 UCI MTB World Championship’s<\/a> fans’ guide.<\/p>\n

Know your venues<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Eight venues in one championship means eight different reasons to show up early, pick your spot, and soak it all in. Each has its own style, terrain, and atmosphere, so chasing the races across Valais is like flicking through the best parts of an MTB bucket list.<\/p>\n

Start with Sion (30-31 August)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The heart of the canton kicks things off with the Castle Ride BCVS, an urban downhill weaving past Tourbillon Castle and through the old town. It’s fast, tight, and right in the middle of a street festival. This is where you’ll find the music, the food stalls, and the “Ride to the Champs” Guinness World Record attempt (which will take place on September 6-7). Bring walking shoes and a camera.<\/p>\n

So, if you’re there for the race, there’s a great rock right before the switchback at the fortrace gates. There, you can see the most technical section, grab some astounding images when the riders fly off the main gate, and enjoy the scenery altogether.<\/p>\n

Still, it won’t be easy to get off there once the race starts, so you have to choose whether to enjoy the race or immerse in the atmosphere in the city below.<\/p>\n

Aletsch Arena \/ Bellwald \u2013 Enduro & E-Enduro<\/strong><\/h2>\n

High alpine riding with big views and even bigger descents. Expect altitude legs here\u2014Peter van den Abeele, UCI Director of Sports, warns that “destinations like Verbier, Zermatt, and Aletsch bring significant altitude changes” and the weather can switch without notice. Spectators should plan their route in advance; some stages might require a cable car ride and a short hike.<\/p>\n

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