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GravelMan Series / 2026

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Explore this edition’s routes and information, then discover upcoming events.

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Choose your route

Choose a distance, then a terrain. Elevation matters as much as kilometres: leave yourself a margin compared with your usual rides.

Which distance?
Which terrain?

60 km Discovery

Consider the elevation, your experience and your ability to ride self-supported.

Published elevation
1,000 m D+
Maximum time
10 h
Start
Saturday at 08:00

A road itinerary. Prepare your bike for a long ride on paved roads.

Distances and elevation are provisional and may change after route reconnaissance.

60 km Discovery

Consider the elevation, your experience and your ability to ride self-supported.

Published elevation
1,000 m D+
Maximum time
10 h
Start
Saturday at 08:00

Trails and road sections. Bring a bike and tyres suited to mixed terrain.

Distances and elevation are provisional and may change after route reconnaissance.

120 km Endurance

Prepare for a long ride. Consider the combined demands of distance, elevation and fuelling.

Published elevation
2,500 m D+
Maximum time
18 h
Start
Saturday at 08:00

Trails and road sections. Bring a bike and tyres suited to mixed terrain.

Distances and elevation are provisional and may change after route reconnaissance.

120 km Endurance

Prepare for a long ride. Consider the combined demands of distance, elevation and fuelling.

Published elevation
2,500 m D+
Maximum time
18 h
Start
Saturday at 08:00

A road itinerary. Prepare your bike for a long ride on paved roads.

Distances and elevation are provisional and may change after route reconnaissance.

200 km Adventure

A sustained effort. Plan for fatigue, stops and the possibility of finishing after dark.

Published elevation
3,500 m D+
Maximum time
20 h
Start
Saturday at 08:00

Trails and road sections. Bring a bike and tyres suited to mixed terrain.

Distances and elevation are provisional and may change after route reconnaissance.

200 km Adventure

A sustained effort. Plan for fatigue, stops and the possibility of finishing after dark.

Published elevation
3,500 m D+
Maximum time
20 h
Start
Saturday at 08:00

A road itinerary. Prepare your bike for a long ride on paved roads.

Distances and elevation are provisional and may change after route reconnaissance.

350 km Ultra

Long distance with rest to plan. Prepare your lights and device batteries.

Published elevation
6,000 m D+
Maximum time
40 h
Start
Friday at 06:00

A road itinerary. Prepare your bike for a long ride on paved roads.

Distances and elevation are provisional and may change after route reconnaissance.

350 km Ultra

Long distance with rest to plan. Prepare your lights and device batteries.

Published elevation
6,000 m D+
Maximum time
40 h
Start
Friday at 06:00

Trails and road sections. Bring a bike and tyres suited to mixed terrain.

Distances and elevation are provisional and may change after route reconnaissance.

500 km Expedition

The longest route at this edition. Previous ultra-distance experience will help you plan effort, night riding and rest.

Published elevation
8,500 m D+
Maximum time
52 h
Start
Friday at 06:00

Trails and road sections. Bring a bike and tyres suited to mixed terrain.

Distances and elevation are provisional and may change after route reconnaissance.

500 km Expedition

The longest route at this edition. Previous ultra-distance experience will help you plan effort, night riding and rest.

Published elevation
8,500 m D+
Maximum time
52 h
Start
Friday at 06:00

A road itinerary. Prepare your bike for a long ride on paved roads.

Distances and elevation are provisional and may change after route reconnaissance.

What your entry includes

One route.
A whole adventure.

From preparation to memories of the finish, discover the services published for this edition.

01 / Along the route

Following your adventure

A GPS tracker to follow your adventure. A live tracking platform.

02 / At the finish

Memories to take home

Professional event photographs.

All services and their terms

Some services below retain the organiser’s original French wording.

  • A GravelMan adventure on gravel or road
  • Une Casquette Cycliste GravelMan Lyon 2026 Limited Edition
  • A GPS tracker for safety and live tracking
  • Live tracking platform
  • Manuel de course avec 10 tracé GPS, 2000km de maps
  • Equipment checks before the start
  • Pre-start briefing for all participants
  • Groupe privé de partage entre participants et avec le staff
  • Professional photographs available after the event

Services published for this past edition.

You still need to manage your food and repairs. Read the edition’s guidance.

Prepare for the startSelf-support, documents and equipment

The route is organised. You manage your own adventure. Prepare these three essentials before setting off.

Ride self-supported

Follow a GPS track without course markings and manage your food, water and repairs. Do not rely on a return shuttle: check your event’s services and withdrawal procedure.

Plan your documents

The rules require ID and a compliant medical certificate less than a year old on the event date, or an accepted licence. PPS is not accepted. Check the exact wording and accepted licences in the rules.

Prepare mandatory equipment

Helmet, appropriate and reflective clothing, lights, pump and repair kit, spare tube, survival blanket, whistle, phone and charger, water: check the full list and test your equipment before starting.

Check your ticket terms

Read cancellation terms before paying. If a tracker is provided, check its deposit and return requirements. Registration and receiving a track do not remove these obligations.

Read the full rules (new tab)

Plan your start

92 Rte de la Vall. du Garon, 69510 Thurins, France

View the organiser’s information

Information from the organiser

Event information is currently available in French.

Read the full event description

Gravelman Series - GravelMan LYON Edition 2026 Une des nouvelles dates 2026 à travers les monts du Lyonnais. Dix formats : Gravel ou Route d'un peu moins de 500, 350, 200, 120 et 60 kilomètres chacun. Chacun sa vitesse. Chacun son plaisir.

Embarque avec la team sur cette toute nouvelle édition 100% culture et patrimoine dans ces collines aux villages pittoresques et petits sommets.

Situées à 2h30 de Paris et 30mn de Lyon, les monts du Lyonnais t’offrent une diversité de paysages, d'ambiances et de cultures qui en font une destination riche, pleine de ressources et de découvertes inattendues.

Principe des GravelMan Series : Quelques jours avant le départ, tu recevras la map ainsi qu'un manifeste qui contient les différentes informations pour ton aventure (matériel obligatoire, traces, lieux de départ/arrivée ...).

On te promet une map originale, aventureuse à souhait et des surprises à l'arrivée !

Dix formats : Gravel ou Route d'un peu moins de 500, 350, 200, 120 et 60 kilomètres chacun. Chacun sa vitesse. Chacun son plaisir.

Départ des 500km le vendredi à 6h00 : 52h pour finir

Départ des 350km le vendredi à 6h00 : 40h pour finir

Départ des 200km le samedi à 8h00 : 20h pour finir

Départ des 120km le samedi à 8h00: 18h pour finir

Départ des 60km le le samedi à 8h00: 10h pour finir

500km / 8500D+ : parcours expert.

350km / 6000D+ : parcours plus "aventureux" ou l'apprentissage GravelMan de la longue distance à tout son sens, du D+, beaucoup plus de temps sur le vélo et une belle aventure à porté de main.

200km / 3500D+ : un format idéal pour débuter sur GravelMan, des traces accessibles avec un dénivelé raisonnable, ambiance aventure avec des enchainements de cols, chemins et petites routes rurales.

120km / 2500D+ : une trace accessible à toutes et tous mais très joueuse.

60km / 1000D+ : une trace accessible à toutes et tous.

*Attention les kilométrages et D+ annoncés peuvent variés selon les reconnaissances en cours et les différentes plateformes de visualisations de traces GPX.

Before you register

How do I register?

Choose your distance and terrain here, then continue to the ticket office. Select your ticket, fill in your details and pay there. Your selection here is not transferred automatically.

When will I receive the track?

The organiser plans to send tracks to participants 10 days before the start and recommends registering at least 15 days ahead. Check your edition’s latest information before preparing your GPS.

What equipment do I need?

Prepare your helmet, lights, GPS, phone and repair kit, plus food and water. Check the event rules and guide for the mandatory equipment and documents.

LYON / 2026

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