Events in Valais - Sport events

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Experience the Zermatt Marathon: A spectacular high-altitude race from St. Niklaus to the Gornergrat, featuring marathon, ultra, and half-marathon distances.

5 exceptional climbs, 5 regions, 3 weekends: challenge yourself against the giants of Valais!

X-Alpine 140km - X-Traversée 77km - Verbier Marathon 43km and Verbier X-Plore 28km. Without forgetting the kids with trails for 4-14 year olds and an orientation course, X-Orient for 12-17 year olds

Anzère Climbing Festival awaits you on Saturday July 11 & 12. Its aim is to promote climbing and bring climbing enthusiasts together in the heart of the Valais Alps.

The Swiss O Week combines a week-long vacation with sport: orienteering in the Alps combined with the touristic possibilities of the venue, which takes place every 2 to 3 years, 2026 in Morgins.

Nature meets thrills

The Tour des Alpages, Valais' 2nd largest race, returns to Anzère on July 19, 2025. Whether you're a beginner, child, or pro – join us for the 40th edition on stunning alpine trails!

Mythical car race from Ayent to Anzère over 3.5 km. Over 200 drivers, a festive atmosphere and guaranteed spectacle.

Cycling & Running Sion, capital of Valais🇨🇭 July 31, 2026: 5 & 10km🏃 August 1: 4 courses route🚴🏻‍♂️ Events/Exhibitors' village🎪 Pascal Richard, godfather ⭐️

After the success of L'Apprenti Sorcier, the talented Beatrice Berrut and Stéphane Lambiel are back with a new creation combining music and figure skating.

Run It for Beauty—Go for the Bell.

The Sierre-Zinal Race, also known as the Course des cinq 4000, has often been cited as one of the most magnificent mountain races in the world.

Golf at the highest level for every handicap!

The must-attend cycling event in Verbier: test rides, bike tours, activities, fine dining, and outdoor adventures from August 13 to 16, 2026.

The Valais Triathlon Festival is a sporting and festive weekend at the Domaine des Îles in Sion, with Kids à Full formats, entertainment, paddle-boarding, concerts and a friendly atmosphere.

As a long-distance mountain race, the Matterhorn Ultraks is an integral part of the international racing calendar. The next edition will take place from August 21 to 23, 2026.

Every summer, at the foot of the Matterhorn, Zermatt plays host to the Matterhorn Ultraks, one of Switzerland's must-see trail events.

The legendary Grand Raid BCVs is a reference in mountain-bike races and it takes place in the Alps in the region of the Valais.

A mountain bike race from Verbier to Grimentz at the heart of the Alps.

Don't miss this world-famous high altitude mountain bike race.

The Beach Club and the Crans-Montana Water Ski Club are pleased to announce the great water skiing festival.

A benchmark event in the Swiss cyclosportive calendar, the Tour des Stations links exceptional resorts in the heart of the Valais Alps, with an exceptional gradient.

A prestigious golf tournament featuring four days of intense competition, a Pro-Am, an exclusive VIP experience and the vibrant "Matterhorn Village".

The fall golf tournament week takes place on the Riederalp.

The Swisscycling Alpenbrevet is a cycling marathon and leads over the most beautiful passes in Switzerland. Participants can choose between four different tours, depending on their level.

Wildstrubel by UTMB® takes you on a unique journey through the Swiss Alps, with a variety of race formats.

Feast, enjoy and hike!

Who will manage to beat champion Fabian Cancellara or beat his time?

Mattmark Memorial Mattmark Dam & Erlebnisbank Arena, Saas-Grund The Mattmark Memorial will take place for the 8th time on 12 September 2026.

Experience the original form of hornussen - with "Inschi Choscht, inschers Handwärch und inschi Traditione".

The paragliding hike and fly experience in the Aletsch Arena!

The Jeizibärg run leads from Gampel up to Jeizinen and is part of the Valais Mountain Running Cup and the "Dérupe" combined classification.

The Anzère special takes place from October 29 to 31

The next Rallye International du Valais will take place from October 29 to 31, 2026.

The best athletes from each nation will compete for the coveted World Champion titles in Crans-Montana.