Lake-to-mountains gran fondo

Thonon-les-Bains Cycling Race

Sat 2 & Sun 3 May 2026

Pick Your Challenge

Gravel: 56 or 94 km

Road 56, 87 or 109 km

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cyclist, this new gran fondo offers you a choice of surfaces and distances for an unforgettable day starting out from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie, France), in an idyllic lake-and-mountains setting.

Label d'Or Trophy Round

samedi 02 mai

Gravel Rando
56 km
Gravel
+740 m
Gravel Ultra
94 km
Gravel
+1005 m
Voir la journée

dimanche 03 mai

Route (Rando)
55.6 km
Tarmac
+799 m
Route (Petit)
57 km
Tarmac
+1113 m
Route (Moyen)
87 km
Tarmac
+1600 m
Route (Grand)
110 km
Tarmac
+2390 m
Voir la journée
Special guest

2000 riders

A unique experience

A well-organized, secure and fun event for cyclists of all ages and abilities, from beginners to dedicated athletes. And everyone gets a unique official jersey.

Raffle

A prize draw will be held among all participants at the end of the formal ceremony.

Exhibitors' Village

Brands from the cycle industry will mix with local artisans, producers and entrepreneurs to welcome you in a lively exhibitors village on both days.

A region to explore

Thonon-les-Bains and its surrounding region joining the Geneva Lake and the mountains of the Alps, are gorgeous and rich in sites to visit. Why not come for the event, stay an extra a day or two and explore?

Christophe Arminjon,

Mayor of Thonon-les-Bains & President of Thonon Agglo

Since 2020, our priority has been to encourage people to take up all kinds of sports, as sport is a vehicle for social cohesion and personal fulfillment.

The mobility afforded by cycling adds an extra dimension by giving exceptional visibility to...

Sébastien Medan,

Race Director & President of SMH Events

Year after year, the event continues to grow and innovate. We are delighted to have welcomed nearly 1,800 cyclists in 2025 to a picture-postcard setting between Lake Geneva and the mountains... all with a village at the heart of the...

Register

Bib numbers will be allocated on a first-registered, first-served basis. 

Price increase 2 months before the event (+€10) - 2 March 2026