Due to the heavy snowfall that occurred in mid-April, the Raid Évolenard course is temporarily closed. These exceptional weather conditions have caused significant treefalls in the area, making several sections of the route impassable and potentially dangerous for participants.
The forestry services and the organizers of the Raid Évolenard are actively assessing the damage and working to secure the trails. However, due to the extent of the treefalls, fully clearing the course—particularly on the left bank—will take several days, if not weeks.
As a result, we urge all mountain bikers, hikers, and participants not to use the affected parts of the course until further notice. This page will be updated regularly to keep you informed of the situation.
Sector-by-sector update
- Evolène – Chalet Vieux : closed
- Evolène – Arbey : open
- Chalet Vieux – Arbey : closed
- Arbey – La Gietty : closed
- La Gietty – L’Etoile : open
- L’Etoile – La Gouille : open
- La Gouille – Les Haudères (vieille Route d’Arolla): closed
- Les Haudères – Evolène : normal track closed, alternative along the river
- Evolène – Les Haudères : open
- Les Haudères – La Forclaz : open
- La Forclaz – Cotter : open
- Cotter – Béplan : open
- Béplan – Villaz : open
- Villaz – La Sage : open but a few trees still present in La Sage
- La Sage – Arrivée : closed, alternative possible through Berthé
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you on June 15 in Evolène for the 29th edition of the Raid Évolenard.