31 May 2026

GRAVEL70

  • Arrival / Departure - Angers

    At the heart of the Festival au Lac de Maine Sunday, 31 May 2026

  • 72km in the heart of nature

    An adventure to learn about gravel trails and enjoy yourself

  • Total elevation gain of 448m

    A simple and accessible route for your enjoyment

For riders looking to enjoy fast, flowing trails with no technical difficulty.

A smooth and playful route: wide tracks, easy acceleration, gentle climbs. Perfect for a first gravel experience — and just as fun for speed lovers who want to let loose on fast terrain.
The perfect balance of accessibility, pace and a full-on nature vibe.
Ride it solo or as a duo !

THE GRAVEL70

Route: Unmarked course — to be followed using the dedicated GPX track
Feed stations: 1 on the route + 1 at the finish

Type of event: Gravel-only cycling event, self-supported and in full compliance with traffic regulations.

Registration & participation requirements:
Open to men and women aged 18+
• Licensed riders (FFC, FSGT, UFOLEP, FF.TRI): must present a valid cycling federation licence
• Non-licensed riders (or holders of other cycling/sports licences): must provide a medical certificate confirming no contraindication to competitive cycling

Bikes allowed: Gravel and Cyclo-cross bikes, as well as MTB and electric-assist gravel or mountain bikes
(Full details available in the event rules)

Mandatory gear: All required cycling and safety equipment for the duration of the event, plus any additional gear strongly recommended by the organiser (see event rules)

Entry fee: €35 (incl. VAT)*
*early booking price until 1st of March


Duo format: The Gravel70 can also be completed as a duo (not a relay) — double entry with a special rate of €55.

• Safety and emergency support
• A numbered handlebar plate and the official GPX track
• 1 quality feed station featuring local products
• A snack and a local beer at the finish
• A souvenir photo of your ride
• Access to the Festival and all its activities

📄 Regulation Gravel70

Destination Angers has selected a range of accommodation options — hotels, holiday villages, campsites and more — in and around Angers, close to the Nature is Bike Village. Book from 29 May to make the most of the Nature is Bike Festival on 30 & 31 May 2026.
👉 Discover our dedicated booking platform: Book here