Les Becs derby

The traditional Derby des Becs is the popular speed race not to be missed in Grimentz-Zinal. Organized in collaboration with the Ski-club de Grimentz and the Télémark Club de Grimentz St-Jean, the Derby is open to all. Families can even compete in their own category.

With a 24h of Le Mans-style start in a row, and a vertical drop of 740m (start at Becs des Bossons 2870m and finish at 2130m), there's something for everyone looking for speed and thrills. Try to be the fastest and win our famous Derby!

After the race, a pasta party hosted by Jo Mettraux is organized at the Restaurant de Bendolla. Open to all, it's the perfect way to round off this friendly family event.

The gondola will turn at 5.15pm to take you to the finish (special pass for the ascent and descent in the cabin at 10.-, if you don't have a day pass or the Magic Pass).

Program :

Reconnaissance: free

Number collection: 3 to 5 p.m. in front of the Bendolla restaurant

Chairlift departure: 5pm

1st start: 5.30pm at the Becs-de-Bosson summit

Finish: in Bendolla

Prize-giving ceremony: During the Pasta-Party with music

Prizes: Top 3 in each category & souvenirs for all participants

Organized by:

Ski-club Grimentz and Télémark Club Grimentz St-Jean with the help of Remontées Mécaniques Grimentz - Zinal (RMGZ)

* Helmet recommended

* No wetsuits allowed

* Personal insurance required

* REGISTRATIONS until Saturday, April 4, 2026 via the registration form or on site

* Trails used: Bleue des Becs, Tsarvaz and Pachio

* Course length: approx. 5.5 km

* Vertical drop: 800 m