Davos Klosters and La Punt are the partner towns of the "Spar Swiss Epic" in 2024, 2025 and 2026, meaning the successful event will remain in Graubünden for another three years. The races each consist of five daily stages, which together are more than 300 kilometers long. They ride over single trails, roads and mountain passes and together cover up to 12,000 meters in altitude. Teams of two start the race together and are only classified if both finish. Overnight stays and meals in local hotels and well-coordinated luggage logistics are just as much a part of the race as the professional mechanic service for everyone, medical care and daily bike cleaning at the stage finish with its racing atmosphere.

Touristic added value for Graubünden

The "Spar Swiss Epic" generates around 10,000 overnight stays in the canton of Graubünden every year: together with the 300 teams of two, family members, helpers and media representatives also travel from place to place, meaning that the entire race entourage comprises around 1,000 people. "As a destination with numerous major events, we are used to accommodating and looking after so many people for a race," says Reto Branschi, CEO/Director of Destination Davos Klosters. He once brought the "Spar Swiss Epic" to Graubünden and is delighted that the Destination Davos Klosters will remain a partner of the event for another three years: "Mountain biking is part of summer in Davos Klosters; we are a single trail paradise for all abilities and ages. The "Spar Swiss Epic" is the highlight of our season." La Punt and the Upper Engadine have also made a name for themselves as a first-class bike destination for many years. "Our range of trails, mountain railroads, pass roads, hotels and vacation apartments is unique and attracts thousands of cycling enthusiasts to our valley year after year," says Urs Niederegger, municipal clerk of La Punt. La Punt is particularly proud of its Albula Trail: "It rides for almost nine kilometers from the Albula Pass to La Punt. It is as varied as the biking options in our region."

"The "Spar Swiss Epic" is a success story, because Graubünden is a true Eldorado for mountain bikers," says Felix Eichenberger, CEO of Ironman Switzerland AG, which organizes the race. "Over the past five years, together with our stage locations, we have been able to develop a unique mix of competitive sport, nature and hospitality, which has been extremely well received by the participants. They will be thrilled that we can hold the "Spar Swiss Epic" in Graubünden for another three years." The next event will once again offer starting places for 300 teams of two. In 2024, the multi-stage race will take place from August 21 to 24.

swiss-epic.com