ENDURO2

The pair’s Format enduro race comes back in Switzerland

VERBIER

SWITZERLAND – VALAIS // 4-6 JULY

ENDURO2, WHAT’S THAT?

An Enduro, raced entirely in teams of two, over three days, with heavy use of ski-lifts to access both natural singletrack and bike-park stages.

We’re all familiar with this versatile mountain bike race format  “Enduro”, which alternates between non-timed climbs and timed downhill stages. It’s a format that appeals because it’s fun and friendly, where everyone can meet up, wait for each other and chat between timed runs.

Enduro2 takes this conviviality and comeraderie to the next level, since even the timed stages are no longer done alone…but together with your favourite race buddy!

Generally considered ‘The Original’ Pairs-Format Enduro Race, Enduro2 first launched in Les Arcs, France back in 2015 and has since delivered good times and high fives to thousands of riders at world-class locations including Davos, Switzerland and even as far as Nelson, New Zealand.

THE BUZZ OF A GOOD RIDE IS BETTER WHEN SHARED

ONE TIME, ONE NUMBER, FOR TWO RIDERS

The rules are simple: one race number and one timing chip per team, with the obligation to start and finish each stage together, as a DUO! 

So choose your team-mate carefully, and make sure he/she is riding at a similar pace (or one of you is happy to adjust your speed to match your team-mate) so you can enjoy the whole race together, wheel-on-wheel, to the very end of each epic stage !

Of course, you can help each other out: a common strategy adopted by teams is either to place the fastest team-mate second so that he can encourage his friend to go faster, or in front to show him the best lines to take!

In short: it’s not just more fun, it’s also the ideal way for buddies and partners to make progress in both confidence, and pace.

AND WHO IS IT FOR

All thrill-seekers, equipped with a good mountain bike (or ebike) and a technical and physical level that’s good enough to take on some pretty long and challenging descents!

The Enduro2 podium is always hotly contested, but our focus is never  about the Pro riders.  In fact, many Enduro2 ‘racers’ have never even raced before in a normal Enduro race. The format is relaxed – you start each timed stage when you want, and only when you are ready. And we have no problem if you need to get off and walk a tricky setion – you won’t be the only one, that’s for sure!

2026 Registrations sold out just 15 minutes after opening in December! 400 lucky participants from 26 nationalities are represented at the start, with many from the UK, Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, and of course, Switzerland!

We get the concept, what about the programme ?

The event is spread over 4 days, with 3 big days of racing

Friday is reserved for welcoming participants and collecting race numbers, followed in the evening by festive and sporting entertainment, before the pre-race briefing.

The real race then takes place from Saturday to Monday. During which the participants will battle it out over some fifteen timed special stages, for a total on-stage time varying between 2 hours for the first and up to 4 hours for the last! The Monday course finishes early, in time to get the party started – or for those short on time, to return home just in time to return to the real world and be back at your office desk on Tuesday morning.

3 HUGE DAYS OF RACING

An Enduro2 can’t be organised just anywhere. We have to find an area offering enough interesting tracks for three days of riding, and of course, it’s out of the question to use the same track twice, even for reconnaissance: here everything is about “blind-racing” !

The organisers work hard to find the best single-track available in the host resort, favouring small natural tracks over large artificial ones, but of course they reserve the right to throw in a few of the Bike Park’s best creations as well! And while most of the trails are accessible via the ski-lifts, a little extra effort may be required on the pedals to find those backcountry gems.

On the programme for each venue: around fifteen stages, for a total descent of  around 12,000m, (-3000 to -5000m per day). In contrast, uphill effort is typically limited to only 200m to 500m per day. That’s a damned good pedal-to-party ratio, if you ask us!

DAY 1 // Saturday

Heading to Col de Vaux and La Tzoumaz!

Participants will set off in teams of two every thirty-five seconds, taking the gondola up to Les Fontanets for a gentle warm-up with a first timed section on the green trail, before tackling the climb to Attelas — this time by pedal power (the most beautiful trails have to be earned!).
At the top, a stunning panorama and a refreshment station will await them before they launch into over 1000 meters of descent, split into two timed stages!
Riders will then take another lift to reach the fourth timed run of the day, on the blue trail in La Tzoumaz, before enjoying a delicious meal served in the village’s central square — a friendly moment always appreciated in this festive race format!
They’ll then return to the top of Savoleyres to dive back down, in liaison, to Verbier for the fith and final timed stage of the day on the Verbier Bike Park.

DAY 2 // Sunday

Col de Mille and more ! 

No gondola to start this second day — competitors will set off directly from Verbier for a first stage down to Le Châble, before taking a lift back up to La Pasay. From there, a big pedaling section awaits to reach the stunning Mille mountain hut, with its breathtaking views and its descent, which is arguably the iconic enduro MTB trail of Verbier: a magnificent, playful, and technical singletrack offering spectacular views of the surrounding peaks.
It’s so beautiful that it’s also popular with hikers, which is why this segment is ridden ‘out of competition’ to ensure safe and peaceful coexistence with other trail users.
The timing resumes lower down, on a section less frequented by hikers but much loved by mountain bikers! A well-deserved meal will be waiting in Le Châble before going back up to Verbier for a new exclusive balcony trail that wasn’t in 2025 edition!

DAY 3 // Monday

VERBIER Adventure’s! 

The third and final day of Enduro2 is traditionally the shortest, to allow those who need to head home the same evening to hit the road by late afternoon (although most stay for the Monday night party!).
This Monday morning, it’s off to the Cabane Mont Fort, starting the day with a homemade coffee and croissant offered by the organizers, before diving into the first stage — as spectacular as it is enjoyable!
Stages 2 and 3 take participants down to the valley in very different atmospheres: a grassy, playful trail for the Plan Varjay timed section, and a rocky, technical descent for Stage 3!
For the grand finale, the organization has saved the three most beautiful trails of the Bike Park: Rôdze — fast, flowing, and aerial. Bortabitche — impressive in its design, featuring wooden bridges and massive rock slabs. And Wouaïy — steep and technical, bringing racers all the way into the heart of Verbier to officially cross the finish arch!
If you want to come cheer them on, this is the place to be between noon and 3 PM!

THE ONLY TIME THAT COUNTS, IS HAVING A GOOD TIME

Of course, Enduro2 is much more than just a race, even if the trails and locations we chose are always the crème-de-la-crème of big-mountain riding.

It’s a state of mind, an uplifting social experience and, it’s fair to say, a real party both on and off the trails !

The format is friendly and welcoming from the outset: even the stages and times are shared between friends, but everything is also an excuse to meet up, catch up, exchange ideas and share some good vibes together!

We always choose our Rider Registration (& Race HQ)  based at the best bar in town, and that sets up the mood for the whole weekend! Then there’s the organisation, which takes great care of its participants, with well-stocked feed stations, quality lunches, free beers and above all, a huge post-race party.

As you can see, while the rankings are decided in the mountains, the overall experience combines the pleasure of riding the best trails in the area with the atmosphere of a festival!

INFO VERBIER

Race Schedule

14h00 – 19h30 Registration – Mountain Air

Check-In to Enduro2 Rider Accommodation 

19:00 – Race Briefing – Mountain Air Verbier

19h30+ Opening Party – Farinet Bar

3600m D-, 300m D+, 30km

8h30-10h45  Starts – Mountain Air

9h00-12h45 Stages 1-3
Mountain Feed Station (Start stage 2)

11h30-14h00 Break for Lunch – la Tzoumaz

12h15- 14h30 Stage 4

16h30 – Cut Off Time

13h00-17h15 Stage 5 & 6

13h30-19h00 Drinks Food and Music (Mountain Air)

1 drink offered by Valaisanne

19h00 – Movie night with Kilian Bron – Book here – Discount code 50% : ENDURO2

3710m D-, 685m D+, 33km // 5 STAGES

8h30-10h45 Starts Mountain Air 

8h40-10h45 Stage 1
Mountain Feed Station

11h00- 14h30 Stage 2 & 3

12h00-14h00 Lunch – Le Châble

13h20-17h00 Stages 4-5
16h00 : Cut off time – last lift to stage 4-5

15h00+ Finish at Mountain Air Drinks Food and Music 

2900m D-, 170m D+, 24km

8h30-10h45 Starts – Mountain Air 

Coffee and croissant at Cabane Mont Fort (included)

9h30-13h Stages 1-2-3

Feed Station (Le Châble)

10h30-13h30 Stages 4-5-6

12h00-15h30 Finish –  Farinet Bar – Food & drinks available (1 drink offered by the organization & Brasserie Valaisanne)

16h00 Podium ceremony (Farinet)

17h00-2h00 Official post-race ENDURO2 PARTY (DJ, Food & Drinks, Party Games, Spot Prizes, Good times (Farinet)

The Enduro2 Global Series is promoted by trailAddiction Ltd, 7010 Nelson, NZ.  

Enduro2 (Meribel) is organised by Mountain Sports International SAS in partnership with The Trail Advocacy Association; Dig/Eat/Ride/Meet (W731006444), Registration Fees are payable to Mountain Sports International SAS and include TVA.