Saturday 24 May 2025

Gravel

Having doubled its numbers in 2024 (to 800 participants), the event’s Gravel courses continue to build their reputation and establish themselves as a national benchmark in the field.

On the route, the Voie Verte Paris Lyon Marseille, its tunnels, and the kilometres of forest paths on the heights of the limestone retreats of Baume-les-Messieurs still provide the same sense of wonder. While these key points will remain in 2025, the routes on offer will change slightly. Head south of Lons-le-Saunier to explore some new routes!

A mix of forest tracks and farm roads. A change of scenery guaranteed!

With total autonomy by bike (GPS track) now in vogue, the organisers have decided to launch a new ‘ULTRA’ format perfectly suited to the terrain of the Jura. The ‘DISCOVERY’ format makes the discipline accessible to all.

NB: e-bikes (in touring mode, with no ranking) are permitted.

Gravel Discovery

Updated: 19-Jul-24, 15:05 CET 
35 km
+616 m

No stopwatch, no ranking.
Course signposted in BLUE
E-Bikes permitted.
Participation authorised for participants aged 14 or over.

Blue route markings
Surface
Gravel
Timing
No timing
Classifications
No
Start
Juraparc - Lons-le-Saunier - 9:15
Finish
Juraparc - Lons-le-Saunier
GPS file
Not final
x
Minimum age:

16 years old during the year

Gravel, CX, VTT, tandem, e-bikes.
Hard-shell helmet with attached chinstrap, first aid kit, liquid supplies.
unicycles, CLM, fixed sprocket, spoked wheels, lenticular wheels.

Start at 9am with the Gravel Chrono

Gravel

Updated: 19-Jul-24, 15:05 CET 
58 km
+930 m

With stopwatch and ranking
YELLOW course signposting
E-Bikes allowed.
Participation authorised for participants aged 16 or over. Minors must provide the following completed document.

Yellow route markings
Surfaces
Tarmac, gravel
Timing
Full course
Classifications
Overall Men / Women
+ Men / Women MTB
+ Handisport
Start
Juraparc - Lons-le-Saunier - 9:00
Finish
Juraparc - Lons-le-Saunier
GPS file
Not final
1 Pit stop
  • 24 km (Nogna)
x
Minimum age:

16 years old during the year

Gravel, CX, VTT, tandem, e-bikes.
Hard shell helmet with attached chinstrap, first aid kit, liquid refill.
Unicycles, CLM, fixed sprocket, stick wheels, lenticular wheels.

Gravel Ultra

Updated: 19-Jul-24, 15:05 CET 
103 km
+1550 m

No ranking (individual time only).
No signposting

No route markings
Surface
Gravel
Timing
No timing
Classifications
No ranking
Start
Juraparc - Lons-le-Saunier - 8:00
Finish
Juraparc - Lons-le-Saunier
GPS file
Not final
1 Pit stop
  • 52.5 km (Doucier)
x
Minimum age:

18 years old during the year

Gravel, CX, VTT, tandem, e-bikes.
Hard shell helmet with attached chinstrap, first aid kit, liquid refill.
unicycles, CLM, fixed sprocket, stick wheels, lenticular wheels.

Specific rules :
– No signposting, autonomous navigation with GPS.
The strict respect of the highway code is mandatory.
– No ranking will be published
– Wave starts will be organized: 10 by 10 every 30”