"They have done a very good job in Zermatt. The downhill course is an extremely attractive route, very varied with lots of jumps and drops," comments Schurter after the inspection. With a ride time of almost five minutes, it is relatively long and leads from Sunegga mainly in the forest to the edge of the village of Zermatt. The route should then be permanently rideable.

The four crossers will also have good conditions. Phil Saxena, who builds all the World Cup race courses for the UCI, is responsible for the course. The race takes place on Sunegga, far above Zermatt. The unusual location above the tree line provides a very special backdrop in Zermatt: the Matterhorn rises into the sky directly opposite.

The Four Cross and Downhill Swiss Championships will take place on October 11/12.

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