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14–18 Apr, 2026See Race Details4Islands Epic
Route Overview
Duration
5 Days —
Distance
340KM —
Climbing
12000M —
Please note that this is the 2025 Route Info!
The 2026 race will follow a different order, it will start in La Punt-Engadin and finish in Davos.
The 2026 route and all event details will be announced closer to the event and over the coming months, but the following information can help you better understand the race.
Alpine. Scenic. Rewarding MTB
Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? The 2025 SPAR Swiss Epic is calling your name! Each year, we carve out an exciting new route, showcasing stunning mountain passes, flow trails, bike parks, and picturesque valleys.
Join riders from around the world to explore Graubünden’s charming alpine towns, compete alongside pros, and enjoy top-notch Swiss hospitality. Create unforgettable memories on some of the world’s best mountain bike trails.
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The 2025 Route is here
5 Days | 307km | 9.450m Climbing | 10.050m Descent
The 2025 SPAR Swiss Epic Route is here! This year that beauty route excites and challenges, you'll race from La Punt's Bike Kingdom to Davos and back, tackling 307 km with 9,450m of climbing and 10,050m of thrilling descents. 5 days of Epic Series DNA exploring some of the most spectacular trails and landscapes of the Swiss Alps along with hundreds of riders with whom you will share moments before, during and after. It is time to #ConquerTheAlps!
Stage 1
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Ride history. Conquer nature.
Stage 1 of the Swiss Epic launches from Davos into epic trails—an exhilarating mix of flow and technical riding through towering peaks and deep forests. Pass Monstein, Europe’s highest brewery village, then tackle the dramatic Zügenschlucht gorge with its narrow bridges and ancient cliffs. Pass over the Wiesnerviadukt before climbing to the high-alpine Albulapass at 2,324 m. The reward: a thrilling descent on the Albulatrail into La Punt. A true alpine adventure—epic trails, stunning views, and raw mountain spirit.
Davos
Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Ride history. Conquer nature.
Distance 78km | Climbing 2400m | Descent 2250m
Highest Point 2324m Albulapass | Lowest Point 964m Filisur
Start Location Davos
Finish Location La Punt
Stage 2
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Where nature meets speed.
Stage 2 takes riders high along the Muntatsch–Marguns High Trail at 2,500 m, offering stunning 360° views above the treeline. Stop at the glacier-blue Lej Alv lake—a breathtaking highlight. Then, speed up on St. Moritz’s legendary Olympia Flow Trails, followed by the fun, twisty Foppettas Flow Trail. Cruise the scenic Engadin Skimarathon route before flying along the fast riverside Flaz and Inn trails. From ridgeline rides to race-ready flow, Stage 2 is pure alpine speed and scenery.
La Punt
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Where nature meets speed
Distance 61km | Climbing 1950m | Descent 1950m
Highest Point 2545m Lej Alv | Lowest Point 1683m La Punt
Start Location La Punt
Finish Location La Punt
Stage 3
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Time Trial: Ride Beneath Giants
Stage 3 is a high-altitude team timetrial race starting on Bernina Pass at 2,305 m, surrounded by glaciers and towering peaks like Piz Bernina. Race past the turquoise Lago Bianco, then plunge into a descent toward Morteratsch. Flow through dense alpine forest towards Pontresina. Before the final climb enjoy the peaceful Lej da Staz lake. A test of precision, power, and speed against time and nature’s giants.
Bernina Pass
Friday, 15 August 2025
Time Trial: Ride Beneath Giants
Distance 55km | Climbing 1200m | Descent 1800m
Highest Point 2305m Bernina Pass | Lowest Point 1683m La Punt
Start Location Bernina Pass
Finish Location La Punt
Stage 4
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Into the Wild
Stage 4 dives into Switzerland’s wild alpine heart, starting in Swiss National Park’s Val Trupchun—rugged, wildlife-rich, and raw. Ride through the tranquil Val Susauna before tackling the epic Scaletta Pass at 2,606 m, a tough climb with stunning mountain views. Then, descend fast and technical from Scaletta to Dürrboden, followed by flowing singletrack through forests and meadows back to Davos. This stage is pure, powerful alpine wilderness in motion.
La Punt
Saturday, 16 August 2025
Into the Wild
Distance 52km | Climbing 1700m | Descent 1850m
Highest Point 2606m Scaletta Pass | Lowest Point 1539m Davos
Start Location La Punt
Finish Location Davos
Stage 5
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The Finale: Flow Above the Valley
Stage 5 wraps up the SPAR Swiss Epic 2025 with fast, scenic, and unforgettable riding. Start on the breathtaking Panorama Trail, offering sweeping views over Landwasser Valley. Drop into the technical Gotschnaboden Trail, then enjoy the peaceful charm of Wolfgang’s golden larches and flowing singletrack. The playful Drusatscha Trail leads to the final fast descent on the Flüela Trail, bringing you back to Davos and the finish line. A perfect close—high-altitude flow, thrilling descents, and pure alpine celebration.
Davos
Sunday, 17 August 2025
The Finale: Flow Above the Valley
Distance 49km | Climbing 2000m | Descent 2000m
Highest Point 2321m Panoramaweg | Lowest Point 1210m Klosters
Start Location Davos
Finish Location Davos
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