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GravelMan Series Salagou 2027

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The event in a few words

Salagou-tte of water that makes the lake overflow! 💦

Hop on your two-wheeler, the roads and trails of Hérault are yours! 😉To become the hero of the GravelMan Series Salagou, you’ll need to block off your second weekend of April 📆. Yes, yes—your whole weekend; you’ll quickly see why 🤫. But first, let us whet your appetite by setting the scene: red lands and volcanic hills 🌋, sunshine and ideal temperatures 🌞, the sea and lakes galore, and above all lots of kilometers and elevation gain 😝. The reward will be all the sweeter: Lake Salagou and its turquoise-blue reflections 😎, a true oasis in the middle of planet Mars 🔴.

GravelMan Series takes you on quite an adventure where speed, technique and contemplation will all be part of the experience... But how many kilometers? 5 events are offered, to be ridden on a road bike or on a gravel (man) bike: 60 km and 1,000 mD+, 120 km and 2,000 mD+, 200 km and 2,500 mD+, 350 km and 4,500 mD+ and finally the weekend’s big boss: 500 km and 6,500 mD+. Now you’re starting to see why we told you to reserve your two days 😅. The biggest events will take you well over 24 hours! So you’ll need to prepare your epic well because you’re heading out self-supported: just you and your bike 🚲. On your journey—whether short or long, strewn with rocks or covered in asphalt—you’ll cross desert-like plateaus 🏜️, climb the slopes of the Guilhaumard plateau and dive into the valleys that open onto the Cévennes to the north and the Mediterranean to the south 🤩. The rally point will be the same for everyone: the Étang de Thau, perfect for racing flamingos from the starting gun 🤪.

Now that you’ve mastered the art of gravel (man) 🤓, why not get some use out of your legs again (slightly sore 🦵) to explore other activities? 🔍 Before leaving the Étang de Thau, stop by for some Thau fuel! 🍽️ And not just any—we’re talking about the famous Étang de Thau oyster, known for its slight hazelnut taste; it’ll replenish your salt losses! 🧂 Once you’re re-energized, take the opportunity to soak up the sun by the sea and take a nap on the beach 🏖️—well deserved! If you still feel up for sightseeing, take the car (or the bike 😬) and head for Castelnau-de-Guers 🏰. Not far away, you’ll also find the city of Montpellier 📍, rich in history! 🤗

Hands on the bars, ready, pedal! The GravelMan Series Salagou is waiting for your next adventure 💪.

4 reasons to join this race

Set off on an adventure 🚴
The distances offered by GravelMan Series are still quite substantial, worthy of a true bike trip! 🗺️ What’s more, no course recon is possible: they aren’t revealed in advance, enough to set off with your eyes closed on a new journey alongside your faithful steed 💪.
Gravel or asphalt 🛣️
Gravel or road, it doesn’t matter as long as you ride! Yes, the GravelMan Series Salagou events can be completed on a road bike as well as on a gravel bike. Too bad if you thought you could dodge the 500 km because you didn’t have wide enough tires 😝.
Distances for everyone 👐
Between 60 and 500 kilometers, you’ll find the distance that suits your pedal stroke! Beware: elevation gain will also be part of the deal, ranging from 1,000 mD+ to 6,500 mD+ 🤯. Suffice to say you’ll need to be well trained to take on the GravelMan Series behemoth. The other events are more accessible, but still make sure to do a good shake-out (for you and the bike) before the start 🥵.
A precious region 💎
Red lands, volcanic hills... you’ll think you’ve been shipped off to planet Mars! This small part of Hérault has managed to preserve its atypical fauna and flora, giving it a charm that will knock you off your bike 🚲. Don’t let yourself be distracted by the turquoise-blue lakes, basalt ridges, forgotten vineyards and wild garrigue... Then again, GravelMan Series is also a race for great contemplatives, so enjoy the scenery! 😍

A distance for every taste

Road Running 500 km

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  • Early April 2027
  • Elevation gain : 6500mD+
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

A few days before the start, you will receive the map as well as a manifesto that contains the various pieces of information for your adventure (mandatory equipment, routes, start/finish locations, etc.).

The start of the races will be given at the Étang de Thau:

  • For the 500 km on Friday 10/04/2026 at 6:00 a.m.

  • For the 350 km on Friday 10/04/2026 at 6:00 a.m.

  • For the 200 km on Saturday 11/04/2026 at 8:00 a.m.

  • For the 120 km on Saturday 11/04/2026 at 8:00 a.m.

  • For the 60 km on Saturday 11/04/2026 at 8:00 a.m.

You must provide one of the following supporting documents:

  • A medical certificate dated less than one year before the event date (or a copy), for non-licensed participants for whom the event is open, with the mention "no contraindication to the practice of long-distance cycling". A sports license replaces the medical certificate.

  • A valid sports license from the French Cycling Federation on the date of the event, stating the absence of contraindication to the practice of cycling in competition.

  • A sports license issued by one of the following federations, valid on the date of the event, on which is mentioned "no contraindication to the practice of sport":

    • National Police Sports Federation (FSPN)

    • ASPTT Sports Federation

    • French Federation of Cycle Touring (FFCT)

    • Sports and Gymnastics Federation of Labor (FSGT)

    • French Union of Secular Works of Physical Education (UFOLEP)

You must be at least 18 years old on the day of the event to register. Accompanied minors are accepted.

  • For the 500 km: €139

  • For the 350 km: €109

  • For the 200 km: €99

  • For the 120 km: €69

  • For the 60 km: €59

Yes, here they are:

  • For the 500 km: 52h to finish

  • For the 350 km: 40h to finish

  • For the 200 km: 20h to finish

  • For the 120 km: 18h to finish

  • For the 60 km: 10h to finish

The mandatory equipment will be specified in the race manifesto sent a few weeks before the event to registered participants. You can find part of it here: https://www.gravelmanseries.com/reglement-gravelman

Your registration includes:

  • An extraordinary Gravel or Road adventure

  • A GravelMan cap

  • A FNSHR x GravelMan medal offered to all Finishers

  • Individual participant insurance for all participants

  • A GPS tracker, dedicated to safety and live tracking

  • Access to a live-tracking platform

  • A race manual with 10 GPS routes / 100h of recon work

  • An equipment check before the start

  • A race briefing with all participants

  • Professional photos available right after the event

For any important or urgent request regarding GravelMan organizations, you can send an email to this address: gravelman.event@gmail.com

With the subject line: URGENT GRAVELMAN + NAME OF THE GRAVELMAN

For any important or urgent requests regarding GravelMan organizations, you can send an email to this address: gravelman.event@gmail.com

With the subject: URGENT GRAVELMAN + NAME OF THE GRAVELMAN

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