The 2025 Swiss Trial Championship concluded after seven thrilling rounds, showcasing the incredible talent and determination of riders from across the country. From the opening round organized by MC Jurassien in April to the finale at MC Trial 96 Grandval in October, this season was marked by intense competition. Here's a recap of each category.

Elite Category

Noé Pretalli had a masterful season, winning the Elite title with 120 points. Representing Moto Club Jurassien, Pretalli dominated from the start, winning the first four rounds. He continued his momentum in the final two events in Schwenden and Grandval, demonstrating remarkable consistency. With six victories in seven races, his near-perfect season confirmed his invincibility at the top of the standings.
Johan Buchwalder also had an outstanding season, emerging as Pretalli's main rival. He finished second overall with 116 points. Buchwalder's perseverance was rewarded with a significant victory in the fifth round hosted by MC Roches, along with four second places and two third places.
Tim Affolter finished third with 62 points, showing clear progress in the second half of the season, particularly with several key podium finishes in the mid and late-season rounds.
Pascal Geiser secured fourth place with 49 points, thanks to strong results in the early rounds – including two third places – although his absence in the final events affected his overall ranking.
Louis Gys completed the top 5 with 28 points, achieving his best results in the final rounds, including a strong performance in Grandval that secured him fifth place overall. These five riders delivered many highlights in the Elite category across all seven events.

Expert Category

In the Expert category, Noah Lauber (TC Illgraben) was crowned champion with 109 points. With exemplary consistency, Lauber never left the podium throughout the season. His decisive victories in Illgraben and Schwenden allowed him to hold off his competitors.
Lorenz Maurer (MC Ruedertal) claimed second place with 103 points. Always at the forefront, he maintained constant pressure and capped his season with a victory in the final event at MC Trial 96 Grandval.
David Guenin finished third with 88 points, after a blazing start where he won three of the first four events. His absence in the last two rounds prevented him from contending for the title, but his initial dominance left a lasting impression.
Valentin Leiser finished fourth with 74 points. His season was marked by standout performances, including victories at MC Montchoisi and MC Roches. Despite missing some events, his performances revealed immense talent and exceptional determination.
Dominique Guillaume rounded out the top five with 40 points, making the most of his appearances with victories at Amicale du Trial des Hauts-Geneveys and Grandval, proving his ability to challenge the leaders when in form.

Challenge Category

The Challenge category offered the tightest title race of the season. Duncan Macdonald (Trial Moto Club Genève) won the championship with 129 points, thanks to four victories and consistently excellent results throughout the year.
Jan Schnyder (TC Illgraben) finished just one point behind the winner with 128 points, claiming three major tournament wins, including two consecutive victories in the final two rounds. The duel between Macdonald and Schnyder was intense until the end and will be remembered as one of the highlights of 2025.
Robert Christe secured third place with 86 points, thanks to his consistency and ability to score points in every event.
Nolan Christen ranked fourth with 77 points, with several podium finishes, including a particularly strong performance in Grandval that boosted his final ranking.
Charlotte Suard completed the top 5 with 65 points. She impressed with her consistency during the summer rounds, cementing her place among the best in her category.

Junior Category

Kevin Frutiger dominated the Junior category from start to finish, achieving a perfect season with seven victories and a maximum score of 140 points. His supremacy hints at a promising future in the sport.
Nevio André finished the year in second place with 119 points, consistently finishing second in every event and establishing himself as Frutiger's main rival.
Christy Schnyder took third place with 105 points, matching André's consistency with seven third-place finishes.
Levi Walther finished fourth with 91 points, always ranking among the top five and earning crucial points in every event.
Nolan Christen (77 points) secured fifth place, steadily improving throughout the season and making his mark in events like MC Roches and Grandval.

Open Category

The Open category featured a competitive and closely contested field. Urs Plüss (Trial Club Schwenden) won the championship with 112 points, thanks to exemplary consistency and a decisive victory at MC Roches.
Jacques Aebi finished second with 108 points, buoyed by a victory at MC Montchoisi and an impressive series of podium finishes that kept him in the title race until the end.
Thomas André finished third with 106 points, ending the season on a high note with victories in Schwenden and Grandval, narrowly missing out on the championship standings.
Hans Zenklusen finished fourth with 78 points, notably with a victory at MC Illgraben and consistent performances that kept him firmly in the top five.
Joseph Hürlimann completed this elite group with 73 points, including a victory at Amicale du Trial des Hauts-Geneveys and solid performances throughout the summer.