Gravel

Saturday May 2nd, 2026

A mix of roads, paths, and trails.

The Gravel event is now a staple of the program, bringing together competitors and nature lovers alike. Year after year, the format evolves and the course adapts. So, there will be a radical change of direction for 2026. While the two formats offered in 2025, “short” and “long,” will be repeated, participants will set off together for a more convivial atmosphere. Also, to restore the discipline’s adventurous character and festive atmosphere, riders will navigate without rankings or signposts. For both formats, only individual times will be communicated.

After an uphill start through the Bois de Ville d’Allinges and then Armoy, the rolling trails will give way to marshes and farm tracks towards Lully, an iconic location for its refreshment station.
The Margencel woods will provide the transition to the final stage of the race. This will be a new feature, with the focus on the shores of Lake Geneva. The Ultra will start on the Chemins Blancs between Douvaine, Chens, Excenevex, and Sciez before returning to the short course on the shores of Séchex and Anthy. Peace and quiet guaranteed!

NB: Mountain bikes and e-bikes are allowed.

Gravel

Final route(the route will not change)
56 km
+740 m

No signage. No ranking.
Participants will be equipped with a chip to track their individual times.

No route markings
Surface
Gravel
Timing
No timing
Classifications
No ranking, only individual times
Start
Quai de Ripaille Thonon-les-Bains - 8h30
Finish
Quai de Ripaille Thonon-les-Bains
1 Pit stop
  • 32 km (Lully)
Minimum age:

16 years old during the year

Electric bike
Gravel
CX Cyclo Cross
Mountain bike
Tandem mountain bike.
Hard shell helmet with attached chin strap
First aid kit
Liquid and solid food supplies
Charged phone with emergency numbers saved
Unicycles
CLM - extenders
Fixed gear
Spoked wheels - disc wheels
Headphones

Specific rules:
• No signposting, independent navigation with GPS.
• Strict compliance with traffic regulations.
• No ranking.
• Start with the Gravel Ultra

Gravel Ultra

Dernière mise à jour : 7-Nov-25, 17:36 CET
94 km
+1005 m

No signage. No ranking.
Participants will be equipped with a chip to track their individual times.

No route markings
Surface
Gravel
Timing
No timing
Classifications
No ranking, only individual times
Start
Thonon-les-Bains - 8h30
Finish
Thonon-les-Bains
1 Pit stop
  • 32 km (Lully)
Minimum age:

18 years old during the year

Gravel
CX Cyclo Cross
Mountain bike
Tandem mountain bike.
Hard shell helmet with attached chin strap
First aid kit
Liquid and solid food supplies
Charged phone with emergency numbers saved
Electric bike
Unicycles
CLM - extenders
Fixed gear
Spoked wheels - disc wheels
Headphones

Specific rules:
• No signposting, independent navigation with GPS.
• Strict compliance with traffic regulations.
• No ranking.
• Start with the Gravel Touring