Events
MTB World Cup Pal Arinsal 2027: 9 to 11 July
In short: the MTB World Cup at Pal Arinsal 2027 will take place from 9 to 11 July 2027 in La Massana (Andorra), although the local organiser's note says 8 to 11 July. It will be the sixth of the ten rounds on the official UCI Mountain Bike World Series 2027 calendar and will bring together three disciplines: cross-country short track (XCC), Olympic cross-country (XCO) and downhill (DHI).
When is the MTB World Cup at Pal Arinsal?
The MTB World Cup races at Pal Arinsal run from 9 to 11 July 2027, according to the official UCI Mountain Bike World Series calendar; the local organiser's note says 8 to 11 July. The calendar was made public in October 2026 and confirms a ten-round season across eight countries and two continents. Pal Arinsal will be the last stop before the circuit's six-week summer break.
MTB World Cup 2027 calendar
The 2027 season has ten rounds. These are the dates and disciplines of each one, according to the official calendar:
| Dates | Venue | Disciplines |
|---|---|---|
| 21-23 May | Nové Město na Moravě (Czech Republic) | Cross-country |
| 29-30 May | Loudenvielle-Peyragudes (France) | Downhill |
| 11-13 June | Saalfelden-Leogang (Austria) | Cross-country and downhill |
| 18-20 June | Les Gets (France) | Cross-country and downhill |
| 2-4 July | La Thuile (Italy) | Cross-country and downhill |
| 9-11 July | Pal Arinsal (Andorra) | Cross-country and downhill |
| 20-22 August | Lenzerheide (Switzerland) | Cross-country and downhill |
| 10-12 September | Val di Sole (Italy) | Cross-country and downhill |
| 25-26 September | Soldier Hollow (United States) | Cross-country |
| 2-3 October | Whistler (Canada) | Downhill |
You can check the remaining rounds in our MTB events calendar.
An event that is settling in Andorra
The confirmation of the dates comes after Pal Arinsal announced that the World Cup will stay in Andorra for three more years, until 2029. According to the organiser, 2027 will be the 12th edition of the UCI MTB World Cup hosted by the resort, which has also twice been the venue of the UCI MTB World Championships.
What it means for riders
For anyone who wants to watch the race live, July combines the atmosphere of the event with the bike park open at Pal Arinsal. It is wise to book accommodation well in advance, because demand is high on a World Cup weekend. You can see the bike park and accommodation offer in Vallnord and check the event dates on the organiser's official website before finalising your trip.
Frequently asked questions
When is the MTB World Cup at Pal Arinsal 2027?
The MTB World Cup at Pal Arinsal 2027 runs from 9 to 11 July 2027, in La Massana (Andorra). It is the sixth round of the calendar and the last before the summer break.
Which disciplines are held at Pal Arinsal?
Three disciplines are held at Pal Arinsal: cross-country short track (XCC), Olympic cross-country (XCO) and downhill (DHI). According to the organiser, the event will bring all three together again.
How many rounds does the 2027 MTB World Cup have?
The 2027 season has ten rounds in eight countries and two continents, according to the official UCI Mountain Bike World Series calendar. It starts in Nové Město na Moravě on 21 May and ends in North America.
How long will the World Cup stay in Andorra?
Pal Arinsal has announced that the MTB World Cup will continue in Andorra for three more years, until 2029, according to the organiser.
