GF Orcières 2027
- Next event : End of August 2027
- Last event : Sun, August 23, 2026
The event in a few words
Now that’s a (s)Orcières of a challenge! 🧙
Ready to climb where even chamois hesitate to set a hoof? 🏔️ For this GF Orcières, we’re taking you to the Hautes-Alpes department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, for a weekend of pure cycling taking place in August 🚴. On the programme for this international cyclosportive, you’ll find 2 major events that will show you the balconies of the Écrins National Park 🌱.
The highlight is the 134 km route with 3,400m of elevation gain—a serious chunk that has nothing to envy the legendary stages of the Tour de France 🥵. If you’re afraid of ending up completely done before the summit, the 78 km format with 2,000m of elevation gain will still be more than enough to get those thighs burning 🚲. The course is a true best-of the local heritage 🤩. You set off from Orcières Merlette 1850 in a neutralised peloton before getting down to business: the Ancelle climb, then the spectacular stretches toward Chorges and Saint-Apollinaire 📍. You’ll pedal with a plunging view over Lake Serre-Ponçon, the largest artificial lake in Europe, before taking on the formidable Col de Moissière 📈. The tarmac is clean, but the gradient is tricky—especially on the demanding roads of Chaillol and Serre Eyraud 🫣. To finish, you’ll have to tame the final climb back up to the resort, a technical ascent of 7 km at an average 7% 🥵. For those less keen on taking on a long cyclosportive route, a 48 km leisure ride with 931m of elevation gain is also on offer ✅. Perfect for enjoying the scenery without the pressure of competition 🏅. As for the event DNA, the organisation doesn’t do things by halves ✋. After you cross the finish line, the party continues at the Orcières exhibitors’ village. We’ll be waiting for you with a friendly post-race meal and concerts to unwind 🕺. The competitive spirit is there on the long route, but camaraderie remains the day’s big winner. 🧀
For your stay, Orcières is a paradise that goes far beyond cycling 😍. You can try the giant zip line, one of the longest in Europe, for a serious adrenaline rush ❤️🔥. For families, the Orcières leisure centre offers swimming and fun activities, while an easy hike up to the high-altitude lakes will delight those who crave peace and quiet 🐛. Culture, adrenaline, or total relaxation—there’s something to satisfy your whole fan club between two climbs 🚠.
Alright then, see you at the top—just try not to bite down too hard on your handlebar in the last kilometre! 🏁
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
134 kmTOP
78 km
48 km
- End of August 2027
- Elevation gain : 3400mD+
- 134 km
A few more words
The start of the Long Course eases you in from Orcières Merlette 1850. The descent into the valley is just there to get your heart rate up before the first challenge: the climb to Ancelle 🥵. You then roll on to Chorges and Saint-Apollinaire, with incredible balcony roads overlooking the Lake Serre-Ponçon 🌊. After that, it gets serious: a 25 km loop on roads used by the Embrun triathlon, where the gradients will remind you you’re definitely in the high mountains. Next comes the Col de Moissière and its wild ascent, followed by a demanding return via the Serre Eyraud 🤩 road. The finale is legendary: the climb back up to the Orcières resort, 7 km at a 7% average. It’s long, it’s hard, but crossing that line means becoming a local legend 🏔️.
78 km : Mediofondo
Road Cycling- End of August 2027
- Elevation gain : 2000mD+
- 78 km
A few more words
Want to taste the magic of the Alps without ending the day completely wrecked? 🍎 The medium course is your best ally 🤝. Careful, "medium" doesn’t mean "easy": with 2,000 m of elevation gain, your calves are still going to sing! 🎤 You’ll share the same festive start as the long-course warriors from the resort. After the neutralized descent, you’ll also take on the climb to Ancelle, an ideal opener to test your legs 🚴.
The route then branches off to take you to the long climb of Chaillol, in the heart of the hedgerow countryside of the Champsaur, a landscape unique in France 🇫🇷. Then you’ll tackle the final challenge shared by all: the climb to Orcières Merlette 1850 via the Serre Eyraud road 🏔️. No category rankings here—the goal is pure enjoyment and pushing yourself. It’s the ideal format to lift your head, admire the peaks of the Écrins, and soak up the atmosphere without having your eyes glued to your bike computer 🏁.
48 km : Hiking Route
Road Cycling- End of August 2027
- Elevation gain : 931mD+
- 48 km
A few more words
This final route consists of an accessible loop to experience the event without the pressure of the clock 🥱. You leave the resort on a downhill to reach the valley floor of Champsaur via Pont-du-Fossé and Chabottes ⛰️. It’s a very scenic section, ideal for admiring the surrounding peaks without having your nose on the handlebars 🌸. The high point of your outing remains the final climb to Orcières Merlette 😱. You take the official switchbacks that the champions of the 134 and the 78 km will also ride before crossing the finish like a hero, at your own pace ✌️.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your race bib at the Orcières Cycling Festival, at the Exhibitors’ Village:
Friday 21 August 2026 from 2pm to 8pm
Saturday 22 August 2026 from 10am to 6pm
Sunday 23 August 2026 from 6am to 7am
The races will start on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 8am for the Long and Medium Routes, and at 8:30am for the Leisure Ride route.
To validate your registration, you must provide a medical certificate, a copy of your licence, or complete the FFC health questionnaire available online: https://velo.ffc.fr/se-licencier/prevention-sante/
Yes, you must be 18 years old.
Medium route: €69 until 28/02/26
Long route: €69 until 28/02/26
Leisure Ride route: €29
Yes, the finish of the race is scheduled for 4:00pm, i.e. after 8 hours of racing.
On the long route: 5 refreshment stations (4+1 at the finish)
On the medium route: 3 refreshment stations (2+1 at the finish)
On the leisure ride route: 1 refreshment station at the finish
The refreshment stations include water, sodas, sports nutrition, snacks, and mid-race checkpoints.
Your registration includes:
The official jersey
A souvenir bag
Timing
Race support
The finish-line meal
The podium ceremony
A medal
Yes, a bag drop and changing rooms will be provided by the organisers.
You can check the race rules here
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