It’s all in the legs!

It’s all in the legs!

An iconic Upper Valais climb combining sporting challenge and conviviality

Copyright
Veloclub Elite
Release
June 2026

Since its founding in 1982, the Susten-Leukerbad Mountain Race has grown from a niche sporting event into a much-loved Upper Valais tradition. Held this year on 14 June, the hill climb race between La Souste (Susten) and Leukerbad is a welcoming, much-loved course that’s as simple as it is relentless. There’s 25.6 km and 850 m of elevation gain to overcome as you bike between the two villages on a road that offers little respite. But there’s good news for tired (or small) legs: electric bikes are allowed and shorter route variations are also offered for younger participants. Registration costs just CHF 20 (CHF 10 for those under 15).

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