GravelMan Côte d'Azur

GravelMan Côte d'Azur – Mandelieu-la-Napoule, France

• Date: November 27–29, 2026

• Location: Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

• Distances: 60 km, 120 km, 200 km, 350 km, 500 km (Gravel and Road options for each)

• Event Type: Self-supported gravel and road cycling / bikepacking

GravelMan Côte d'Azur is a self-supported cycling event held from November 27–29, 2026, starting from Villa les Roches in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. Riders navigate unmarked routes via provided GPS tracks along the Côte d'Azur and through the Estérel area, carrying their own nutrition, water, and tools.

The event offers five distances, each available as either a gravel route combining mixed trails and roads, or a 100% paved road course. The 500 km route features approximately 10,000 meters of elevation gain with a 55 to 60-hour time limit, while the 350 km route includes around 7,000 meters of climbing with a 48-hour cut-off; both depart on Friday at 06:00. The shorter options depart on Saturday at 08:00: the 200 km route (around 5,000 m gain, 20-hour limit), the 120 km route (around 2,000 m gain, 18-hour limit), and the 60 km discovery route (around 800 m gain, 10-hour limit). All distances and elevation figures are provisional pending final route reconnaissance.

Registration includes a participant guide, GPX tracks sent before the start, live tracking via a supplied GPS tracker, equipment checks, a pre-ride briefing, event photography, and a cycling cap or neck warmer. Participants must bring mandatory safety gear—including a helmet, lights, reflective clothing, a survival blanket, a whistle, and a mobile phone—and provide a valid medical certificate or accepted cycling license. For registration and full event regulations, visit the official event website.