Roc d'Azur Gravel
Key facts
- Date:
- oct 2026
- Type:
- One-day (XC / race)
- Roquebrune-sur-Argens · Var, PACA · France
- Distances:
- 33/143 km
About
The Roc d'Azur is the world's largest mountain biking festival, and its gravel edition brings the same spirit of celebration to mixed-surface riders. Based in Roquebrune-sur-Argens in the Var department, the courses of 33 and 143 km traverse ochre-coloured fire roads and forest tracks between the Massif des Maures and the Mediterranean coastline. October sunshine and warm temperatures make this one of the most photogenic events on the French gravel calendar. The gap in demand between the two distances is significant; at Push Rider, the tapering phase and weekly coach review define the right distance for your end-of-season form and structure the preceding load block to ensure you arrive without accumulated fatigue.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Roc d'Azur Gravel take place in 2026?
The Roc d'Azur Gravel is held in October 2026, within the Roc d'Azur festival.
What distances are available at the Roc d'Azur Gravel?
The Roc d'Azur Gravel offers two distances: 33 km and 143 km.
Where does the Roc d'Azur Gravel start?
The start is in Roquebrune-sur-Argens, in the Var region of PACA.
What is the Roc d'Azur festival?
The Roc d'Azur is the world's largest MTB event. The Roc d'Azur Gravel is the gravel edition of this historic festival.
How to prepare for the Roc d'Azur Gravel with PUSH TRAINING 360?
PUSH TRAINING 360 covers 12 weeks with weekly review across 4 phases: aerobic base, threshold building, specificity load, and tapering. For the 143 km distance, the specificity phase builds gravel endurance blocks and effort management on varied terrain. For 33 km, preparation focuses on high-intensity pacing. Nutrition follows 3 phases. Pacing is adapted to the chosen distance and the festive context of the event.
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