La Grimpée d'Culet
Overview
Intro
Ready to give your calves a workout? Take on a steep climb starting from the village of Champéry all the way 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 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.
> Rue du Village in Champéry will be closed
> 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 1,055 m
> Finish: Planachaux, Croix de Culet, elevation 1,963 m
> Distance: 6 km
> Elevation gain: 930m
> 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 p.m., Champéry, Couvert de Broisin, elevation 1,055 m
> Finish: In front of the Hôtel National.
> Distance: 900 m
> Elevation gain: 35 m
> Age groups: 2020–2024
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 p.m., 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
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| Contact address |
Ski club Champéry
Champéry lagrimpee@skiclubchampery.ch |
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| Location |
Couvert du Broisin Rue du Village 46 1874 Champéry Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://skiclubchampery.ch/ |
| Price |
> Runners and walkers: CHF 30.-
Registration includes participation in the race, a souvenir prize, transport of a change of clothes, return trip 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 and, by registering, agree to abide by them.
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| 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 – Youth medal ceremony
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Event dates
- 29 August 2026