Derby des becs

5th April 2025

Take part in this race, open to all, and reach the Restaurant de Bendolla as quickly as possible from the summit of Les Becs. Adrenalin guaranteed!

The traditional Derby des Becs is the popular speed race not to be missed in Grimentz-Zinal. Organized in collaboration with the Ski-club de Grimentz and the Télémark Club de Grimentz St-Jean, the Derby is open to all. Families can even compete in their own category.

With a 24-hour Le Mans-style start line and a vertical drop of 740m (start at 2870m and finish at 2130m), there’s something for everyone looking for speed and thrills. Try to be the fastest and win our famous Derby!

After the race, a pasta party hosted by Jo Mettraux is organized at the Restaurant de Bendolla.
This evening, open to all, will bring this friendly family event to a close in song.

Schedule

16h-21h

Price

Individual race registration + pasta party (aperitif and dessert included) hosted by JO Mettraux: CHF 38.00
Family registration race + pasta party (aperitif and dessert included) hosted by JO Mettraux (2 adults + 1 child + CHF 15.- per additional child) : CHF 90.00
Pasta party (including aperitif and dessert) hosted by JO Mettraux: CHF 28.00

Program

Reconnaissance: free4 to 5pm: Bibs handed out in front of the Bendolla restaurant5pm: Chairlift ride5.30pm: 1st start at Becs-de-Bosson summitFinish: in BendollaPrize-giving ceremony: During the evening Pasta-Party with music

Pasta Party followed by a Pasta-Party dance, with a concert by Jo Mettraux!

At the finish of the Derby des Becs, aperitif and musical entertainment at the Restaurant de Bendolla. The prize-giving ceremony will take place during the evening.
Supporters, families and friends are welcome!
The gondola will take you to the finish line at 5.15 p.m. (special pass for the ascent and descent in the cabin at 10.-, if you don’t have a day pass or Magic Pass).