Dead Ends & Cake 2026
📍 eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
gravelroadmtb
Date
19-21 June 2026
Distance
500km
Elevation
9,000 m
Difficulty
Gravel racing
Gravel races in Switzerland
13 races
Looking for gravel races in Switzerland? We've gathered 13 events, including Dead Ends & Cake 2026, The Majestics Gravel, Cyclosportive des Portes du Soleil - Gravel and more. Each listing shows distances, elevation, difficulty and the typical W/kg, plus an honest read on who the race suits. Browse below, or use the Race Finder for a shortlist tailored to your fitness and goals.
Dead Ends & Cake 2026
The Majestics Gravel
📍 Villars, Switzerland
gravel
Date
12 July 2016
Distance
72km · 106km
Elevation
2,542 m
Difficulty
Cyclosportive des Portes du Soleil - Gravel
📍 Valais, Switzerland
gravelmtb
Date
4 July 2026
Distance
54km
Elevation
1,810 m
Difficulty
velotari Jurapark GRAVEL ViBES
📍 Aargau, Switzerland
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
29 August 2026
Distance
60km · 40km
Elevation
1,300 m
Difficulty
Race Across Switzerland
📍 Swiss Alps, Switzerland
roadgravelmtb
Date
22–26 July 2026
Distance
200km · 300km · 500km · 1000km
Difficulty
Aurora Gravel Rally Series Switzerland
📍 Jura 3 Lacs, Switzerland
gravel
Date
05-06 September 2026
Distance
179km · 133km
Elevation
3,637 m
Difficulty
Octopus Gravel
📍 Andermatt, Swiss Alps, Switzerland
gravelmtbBeginner friendly
Date
26 June 2027
Distance
155km
Elevation
4,450 m
Difficulty
Backyard Gravel Bodensee
📍 Bodensee, Switzerland
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
8–10 May 2026
Distance
350 km · 240 km
Elevation
4,500 m
Difficulty
Backyard Gravel Bodensee
📍 Bodensee, Switzerland
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
8–10 May 2026
Distance
350 km · 240 km
Elevation
4,500 m
Difficulty
Züri Escape
📍 Zürich, Switzerland
gravel
Date
29–31 May 2026
Distance
400 km
Elevation
10,000 m
Difficulty
Gravel Trans Jura
📍 Jura, Switzerland
gravel
Date
15 June 2026
Distance
400km
Elevation
11,000 m
Difficulty
Nova Eroica Svizzera
📍 Valposchiavo, Switzerland
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
13 June 2026
Distance
40.6km · 68.2km · 125km
Elevation
3,460 m
Difficulty
DEAD ENDS & Dolci
📍 Ticino, Switzerland
gravelmtb
Date
2–4 October 2026
Distance
500km
Elevation
9,000 m
Difficulty
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What are the best gravel races in Switzerland?+
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