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Mountain Bike World Series

Resorts: La Thuile

La Thuile’s Mountain Bike tracks

03 July 2026 - 05 July 2026

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La Thuile lights up with the adrenaline of international mountain biking

The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series returns to the peaks of the Italian Alps with an unprecedented challenge: four disciplines in one destination.
Downhill, Enduro, Cross-country Olympic and Short Track come together in a unique event where every race, paddock and fan zone are just steps away from each other.

Imagine arriving in an alpine village surrounded by giants like Mont Blanc and the Rutor Glacier. The air is crisp, the sound of mountain streams accompanies your walk, and everything is within reach: grandstands, food court, beer garden, lifts. Park once and dive into the show, from morning until late at night.
Two fast lifts, Bosco Express and Chalet Express, take you straight to the tracks and to panoramic chalets where you can enjoy lunch while watching the champions race below.

The weekend is pure adrenaline:

  • Downhill: feel the thrill of the “Shanghai” berms and the massive road gap, just meters from the riders.
  • Enduro: takes you above 2,500 meters, through endless descents and wild landscapes, culminating in the magical Nightfall, the illuminated stage that turns the mountain into an arena of emotions.
  • Cross-country Olympic and Short Track: new for 2026, ignite the heart of the event with breathtaking sprints in front of the grandstands, among rock gardens and iconic features like “The Meteorite” and “La Centrifuga.”

And when the races end? La Thuile invites you to discover its authentic side: the Rutor waterfalls, the turquoise Arpy Lake, ancient mines, or the Little St Bernard Pass with its alpine botanical garden — plus cozy mountain restaurants and trails for every level.

Program

Friday, July 03

10:35 - 11:00 UCI Cross-country Short Track World Cup - Women U23

11:25 - 11:50 UCI Cross-country Short Track World Cup - Men U23

12:30- 13:00 UCI Downhill World Cup Q1 - Women Elite

13:00 - 14:00 UCI Downhill World Cup Q1 - Men Elite

13:30 - 14:20 UCI Downhill World Cup Q2 - Men Elite

14:00- 14:20 UCI Downhill World Cup Qualifying - Women Junior

14:20 - 15:00 UCI Downhill World Cup Qualifying - Men Junior

15:00 - 15:30 UCI Downhill World Cup Q2 - Women Elite

17:30 - 17:55 UCI Cross-Country Short Track World Cup - Women Elite

18:20 - 18:45 UCI Cross-Country Short Track World Cup - Men Elite 

Saturday, July 04

11:00 - 19:00 UCI Enduro World Cup - Men Elite- Women Elite - Men Junior - Women Junior

11:30 - 12:00 UCI Downhill World Cup - Women Junior

12:00 - 12:45 UCI Downhill World Cup - Men Junior

13:00 - 14:00 UCI Downhill World Cup - Women Elite

14:10 - 15:45 UCI Downhill World Cup - Men Elite

20:30 - 22:30 UCI Enduro World Cup Night Stage - Men Elite - Women Elite - Men Junior - Women Junior

Sunday, July 05

09:00 - 10:20 UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup - Women U23

11:00 - 12:20 UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup - Men U23

13:30 - 15:00 UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup - Women Elite 

15:30 - 17:00 UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup  - Men Elite

See also

Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.