STAGE 3

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR THE STAGE 3


Official Statement – Important Stage 3 Update

Due to continued adverse weather conditions forecast for Friday, 21 August, Swiss Epic has made the decision to adapt Stage 3.

Stage 3 will now start and finish in La Punt and will no longer follow the planned route to Davos via Scaletta Pass. Riders will take on a revised route of approximately 61km with 1,650m of climbing, utilizing trails not ridden during the previous two race days.

The start time for the first riders will be 07:30. Following the stage, riders will be transferred to Davos by shuttle/bus. Bikes will be transported separately by truck.

This decision has been made in consultation with local authorities and weather experts. Key considerations included the forecast of low cloud cover, which will limit helicopter rescue capabilities if required, continued rainfall increasing the risk of trail deterioration and localised landslides, and cold conditions at higher elevations along the original route. Thunderstorm activity also remains a factor.

The event organisers, together with local authorities and weather experts, continue to monitor conditions closely. The safety of our riders, volunteers and event staff remains our highest priority.

We ask all riders to remain attentive to their email, the Epic Series App and Swiss Epic social media channels for any further updates.

Thank you for your understanding, flexibility and cooperation.

The Swiss Epic Team

Fri, 21. August 2026

Stage 3 Route Update

Distance 61 km
Climbing 1’650 m
Descent 1’650 m

Max Stage Time 6h45 (14:45)

Start Location
La Punt

Finish Location
La Punt

GPX TRACK
START BATCHElite MAElite WBCDEFGHIJK
START TIMES07:30:0007:32:3007:35:0007:37:3007:40:0007:42:3007:45:0007:47:3007:50:0007:52:3007:55:0007:57:3008:00:00

CLICK HERE FOR HOTEL SHUTTLE TIMETABLE


STARTENDACTIVITYLOCATION
05:3007:15BreakfastEngadin, Race Hotel
05:3007:30Rider Bag & Bike Box Drop-OffEngadin, Race Hotel
06:0007:30Hotel ShuttleEngadin, Race Hotel
06:0008:00Bike ParkEngadin, Race Village
06:3008:00Tech ServiceEngadin, Race Village
06:3008:00Race OfficeEngadin, Race Village
06:3008:00Bottle Fill Station & CoffeeEngadin, Race Village
07:3008:00Start Stage 3Engadin, Race Village
08:15Transfer Shuttle Engadin - DavosEngadin, Race Village
10:00Winners Elite Men expectedEngadin, Race Village
10:0015:00Post-Stage Recovery MealEngadin, Race Village
10:0015:00Bike WashEngadin, Race Village
10:0015:00Tech ServiceEngadin, Race Village
10:0015:00Race OfficeEngadin, Race Village
10:0015:00MedicalEngadin, Race Village
10:0015:00CIOVITA Merchandise StoreEngadin, Race Village
10:0015:00Bike ParkEngadin, Race Village
10:15Finish Line Awards Ceremony (Elite Men)Engadin, Race Village
10:38Winners Elite Women expectedEngadin, Race Village
11:00Finish Line Awards Ceremony (Elite Women and all other categories)Engadin, Race Village
11:3015:00Hotel ShuttleEngadin, Race Village
14:45Finish Line closesEngadin, Race Village
15:0019:00Bike ParkDavos, Race Village
from 16:00Laundry Collection (if pre-booked)Davos, Race Hotel
17:0018:00Race OfficeDavos, Race Village
18:3021:30DinnerDavos, Race Hotel
20:00Online Rider BriefingAvailable on the Epic Series App

On the transfer day Stage 3 you can drop off your luggage at the designated point at your Race Hotel and we will transport your luggage to your Race Hotel in Davos. We will transport

  • Rider Bag to your Race Hotel in Davos
  • Rider Box/Bag to
    • your Race Hotel if you have booked post-nights
    • the Race Village if you have not booked post-nights
  • Private Luggage to
    • your Race Hotel if you have booked post-nights
    • the Race Village if you have not booked post-nights
OVERVIEW MAP Davos