Traffic Restrictions
Several temporary road closures will be in place in the Val d’Anniviers on Saturday, August 8, 2026, to ensure participant safety and manage traffic flow efficiently.
The traffic restrictions apply to all vehicles, including motorcycles and bicycles.
The access road to Vissoie via Vercorin will remain open at all times.
Road Closure on the Route d’Anniviers from Sierre (both directions)
new closure in 2026
Due to the women’s start at 10:30, the Anniviers road will also be closed from 10:25 to 10:35. Please plan your arrival in Sierre in advance so that you can reach the welcome area on time.
Traffic will be stopped on 4 occasions :
- From 04:40 to 05:25 (Tourist race participants)
- From 05:40 to 06:25 (Tourist race participants)
- From 10:25 to 10:35, then from 10:55 to 11:30 (Runners passage)
Partial Traffic Restrictions for Travel from Zinal towards Sierre
To facilitate access to Zinal for spectators and supporters, downhill traffic towards the valley will be temporarily rerouted.
- Vissoie → Sierre
Downhill traffic closed from 10:25 to 12:30
Diversion via Vercorin
- Zinal → Vissoie
Downhill traffic closed from 11:45 to 13:30
Diversion via Grimentz
- Ayer → Chandolin
Road closed from 06:00 to 14:00
Please access Chandolin via Vissoie.
The Ayer–St-Luc road is strongly discouraged during this period, as it will experience heavy traffic from vehicles travelling between Chandolin and Zinal.
Please follow all instructions issued by the authorities on site and allow extra travel time.