TRANSPORT

Will there be shuttles from Sierre to the start of the race?

The Organizers provide free shuttles from Sierre "restaurant le Bourgeois" in the city center of Sierre (north of the train station of Sierre) to the start of the adult course on the morning of the race. There is no shuttle bus for the junior race Chandolin-Zinal.

For participants in the "Tourist" category, the free shuttle bus runs every 10 minutes from [3:30 am] to [4:30 am] for blocks 1-2-3 and from [5:05 am] to [5:45 am] for blocks 4-5-6.

For participants in the "Runner" category, the free shuttle bus runs every 10 minutes from [9:30 am] to [10:45 am].

 

Is there a shuttle service from the Val d'Anniviers to the start of the race?

The departure times and locations of the special buses on the morning of the Sierre-Zinal Adult Race from the Val d'Anniviers are as follows:

- Departure from Zinal Gondola Lift (via Ayer, then Vissoie) :

• At [3 am] (majority of buses), then at [4:15 am] (smaller number of seats) for the "Tourist" category;
• At [9:15 am] for the "Runner" category.

- Departure from Grimentz Gondola Lift (via St-Jean, then Mayoux and finally Vissoie):

• At [3 am] (majority of buses), then at [4:15 am] (smaller number of seats) for the "Tourist" category;
• At [9:15 am] for the "Runner" category.

- Departure from Chandolin Post Office (going through St-Luc, then Vissoie) :

• At [3 am] for the " Tourist " category;
• At [8:51 am] (regular post bus) for the "Runner" category.

The number of buses from the Val d'Anniviers is limited. A fee of CHF 7.00 will be asked from each participant wishing to use this means of transport. No discount will be given for general season tickets (AG), half-fare cards or other discounts.

The arrival in Sierre is expected to be approximately 1 hour after the departure time of each bus.

 

Is there a shuttle service from Zinal after the race?

Yes, on presentation of your race number, the shuttle will be free of charge.

 

Will the Val d'Anniviers road be closed to traffic on race day?

Yes, the road will be temporarily closed at Sierre in both directions from 04:40 to 05:15, 05:45 to 06:20 and from 10:55 to 11:25.

We recommend that you pass through Vercorin, which will remain open to traffic at all times.