15. iXS DOWNHILL CUP

Friday, Sept 29th. - Sunday, Oct 1st
Every year on the first weekend of October, Bellwald fills up with over 370 racers and more than 2000 spectators for the annual Downhill Cup race.
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The Bellwald Downhill Cup represents quality, good organization, and fun - even off the trails.
It's not without reason that it's also the most popular iXS Cup in the international field of participants!

RACE SCHEDULE

Friday, Sept 29th:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Bib number distribution
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Course inspection on foot
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Official practice
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Saturday, Sept 30th:
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Bib number distribution From
8:00 AM: Race office open
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Mandatory practice for Open Classes/Rookies U15
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Mandatory practice for Elite/Pro Classes
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Course closed
From 1:30 PM: Seeding Run (Qualifying)
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Sunday, Oct 1st:
From 8:00 AM: Race office open
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Official practice for Open Classes/Rookies U15
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Official practice for Elite/Pro Classes
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Course closed
From 12:30 PM: Race run
Approximately 30 minutes after the end of the race: Award ceremony
Pre-registration is possible until September 26, 2023, at the latest.
The registration fee is composed as follows: CHF 90.– entry fee / CHF 15.– contribution for race infrastructure. Pre-registration is only considered complete upon receipt of payment. Late registrations are possible on Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with an additional fee of CHF 15.– on-site. Cash and Twint payments are accepted.
Regulations: You can find the detailed regulations for the iXS Downhill Cup 2023 on www.ixsdownhillcup.com.
- Sa., 30. Sept.Bellwald30. Sept., 07:00 – 16:30Bellwald, Geissgasse, 3997 Bellwald, Schweiz
- So., 01. Okt.Bellwald01. Okt., 07:00 – 16:00Bellwald, Geissgasse, 3997 Bellwald, Schweiz
MARSHALL

We are seeking voluntary helpers as course marshals and would like to invite you to become part of our support team.
INFORMATION

Accommodation
Affordable accommodation options at the Wilera Holiday Camp:
Adults: CHF 30.- per night / Children: CHF 25.- per night.
Reservations can be made at 027 971 16 84 or info@bellwald.ch.
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A large rider campsite with electricity and toilets is available for free. No advance reservation is possible.
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You can find more accommodation options at:
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Party
Warm up Party
Friday
from 6:00pm - 12:00pm
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SaturDay Party
Saturday
from 04:00pm - 12:00pm
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with
DJ FERDI FIS
Open Format:
Hip Hop, Funk, Disco, 80/90/00‘s, Elektro, Indie, Rock...
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DJ's in the legendary bunker
Friday & Saturday from 14:00pm
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Direction
From the east via Zurich - Lucerne - Andermatt - Münster - Fürgangen to Bellwald (via Furka Pass or Furka car transport).
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From the west via Lausanne - Brig - Fürgangen to Bellwald.
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From Bern via car transport through Lötschberg - Brig - Fürgangen - Bellwald or Bern - via Grimsel Pass - Fürgangen - Bellwald.
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Shuttle bus from the Basper parking lot (arrival point of the Bellwald cable car) to the event area on Sunday, Oct 1, 2023, non-stop from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
