2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

The UCI Mountain Bike World Championships are the most prestigious event in mountain biking. Every year, the best athletes from over 50 nations compete for the coveted world championship title in various disciplines such as cross-country, downhill, enduro and marathon. This year, for the first time, all disciplines will take place in one large region, Valais, within two weeks.

8 September is a training day so that athletes are perfectly prepared for the races. There may be a qualifying run on the same day. The big showdown will take place on 9 September - who will win the medal and add their name to the list of mountain bike world champions? A high-calibre starting field is guaranteed in both the women's and men's races.

The cross-country short track race is one of the youngest and most dynamic disciplines on the mountain bike circuit. Over a circuit of around 1-1.5 kilometres, men and women compete in a tough, tactically demanding race lasting around 20 minutes, in which every acceleration counts. Tight bends, short climbs and technical sections make the course a true test of strength, technique and racing intelligence.

Compared to classic cross-country races (XCO), the appeal of the XCC lies in the rapid interplay between attack and defence. Spectators experience thrilling duels, spectacular overtaking manoeuvres and dramatic finish decisions - ideal for all those who love thrills and spills.

With its unique topography and many years of experience in outdoor sports, Zermatt offers the perfect conditions for a Bike World Championship at the highest level. The route, which has been specially created for the event in the immediate vicinity of the town centre, guarantees the best view for spectators and an unforgettable racing experience for the riders. Surrounded by 4000 metre peaks and dominated by the world-famous Matterhorn, the traditional tourist resort becomes the stage for the most intense MTB race of the year.