Roc d'Azur MTB Ride 2026
- Next event : 7 Wed â October 11, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : 9 Thu â October 11, 2025
- 8âkm / 14.9âkm / 22.7âkm / 28.6âkm / 30.4âkm / 32âkm / 32.3âkm / 42.1âkm / 48.8âkm / 49.3âkm / 55âkm
The event in a few words
If I say â 1984 â, what comes to mind? The more literary among you will surely think of the novel by George Orwell⊠đ As for athletes, that date might remind you of the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984! đșđž And yet, in FrĂ©jus, in the Var, in the Provence-Alpes-CĂŽte dâAzur region, another international-scale event was taking place: the very first edition of the MTB race Roc DâAzur with⊠7 participants! đ
Held at the beginning of October, the Roc dâAzur quickly became the worldâs leading MTB event đ”ââïž and now brings together everyone in the cycling and MTB world. Indeed, there are now more than 20,000 participants lining up at the starts of the different events each year! For some time now, the organizers have been diversifying and also putting on trail races and hikes. And today, weâre focusing on the âchillâ version of MTB: the MTB Ride ! đČ
So, the program planned is, how can we put it? Pretty packed đ. On the agenda, 31 events (yes, yes) are scheduled to satisfy as many people as possible. Among them are rides on MTB and e-MTB âĄïž. Weâre here to enjoy it! đ From Wednesday to Sunday, several rides will be offered depending on their difficulty (Green, Blue, Red, Black), plus enduro, a costume ride of 15 km and a family ride so the little ones can enjoy it with their parents too, along a specialized course đ§ of 8 km. On Wednesday you can ride 22 km or 32 km; on Thursday 28 km, 42 km or 48 km. On Friday, routes of 22 km, 30 km, 32 km and 49 km will be offered. On Saturday, itâs not over yet: you can do 22 km, 32 km, 42 km or 48 km (the latter being open only to e-MTBs). Finally, on Sunday, the grand one, the longest one: the âRando d'Azurâ over 55 km with 1,275 m of elevation gain will make your day unforgettable đ€©.
So, ready to be amazed? 1, 2, 3⊠Open your eyes wide, breathe deeply, youâre in the Var ! đ Admire the sublime oak and pine forests đČ, the lakes and rivers đ, the vineyard plains, the coastal trails, the natural parks , and of course the Mediterranean Sea⊠đ Whatâs more, the weather here is optimal, as the Var counts around 300 days of sunshine a year! This department is truly a runnerâs paradise! âïž No wonder the Var is the second most touristic department in France! The Roc dâAzur will allow you to discover this department and its towns. Youâll discover: FrĂ©jus, a former Roman city with an incredible architectural heritage on the Mediterranean coast, as well as Roquebrune-sur-Argens a charming little thousand-year-old village by the water, and also Saint-RaphaĂ«l and Sainte-Maxime ! âïž
The routes are incredibly varied! đłïžâđ Youâll take some charming southern trails, paths along the beach, and youâll discover magnificent little sun-drenched Mediterranean coves ! đ You wonât notice the miles ticking by, thatâs a promise! Moving from the sea đ to the mountains â°ïž, without forgetting the Provençal forests⊠The variety of landscapes will make you forget the effort! Youâll also take advantage of these splendid routes to discover the Maures Massif or the EstĂ©rel Massif â°ïž, two mountain ranges with striking landscapes characterized by limestone and red rocks, where steep reliefs create a distinctive charm that wonât leave you indifferentâwe guarantee it! đ€ In addition to the sporting program, the Roc dâAzur hosts each year the largest free MTB expo open to everyone đ”ââïž. It also offers many activities showcasing various disciplines in the cycling world.
And what do we do after the race? If you donât know the Var, we recommend going to discover the Verdon Gorge ! đ Located in the heart of the Verdon Regional Natural Park, this river offers an impressive landscape shaped by erosion! The canyon of course enjoys exceptional biodiversity thanks to the meeting of Alpine and Mediterranean climates đ. If youâre brave, you can even go for a swim, take a canoe-kayak đ¶ trip, a pedal boat đ€ ride, or go rafting ! đ Also, if after this outing you want to discover a typical Var village, weâd instead suggest heading to Bormes-les-Mimosas, a picturesque, flower-filled Provençal village. Its coastline offers beautiful beaches and is home to the famous Fort de BrĂ©gançon⊠a visit you should make in the region!
So, ready for this ride? đ¶
â Elegant as CĂ©ladon, agile as Scaramouche, I warn you, dear Myrmidon, that at the end of the sending-off I run ! â đââïž
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MTBTOP
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 1275mD+
49.3âkm : ESTĂREL HIKE 49K
MTB- Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 915mD+
48.8âkm : BLACK HIKE 49K
MTB- Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:15 AM
- Elevation gain : 1080mD+
42.1âkm : RED HIKE 40K
MTB- Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 805mD+
32.3âkm : RANDO ROUGE DU ROCHER
MTB- Friday, October 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM
- Elevation gain : 790mD+
32âkm : BLUE HIKE 33K
MTB- Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
- Elevation gain : 656mD+
30.4âkm : ESTĂREL HIKE 30K
MTB- Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:20 AM
- Elevation gain : 560mD+
28.6âkm : ENDURO RIDE
MTB- Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- Elevation gain : 950mD+
22.7âkm : GREEN HIKE 23K
MTB- Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
- Elevation gain : 330mD+
14.9âkm : COSTUME HIKE
MTB- Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 123mD+
8âkm : FAMILY HIKE
MTB- Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your bib number at the Base Nature François Léotard in Fréjus (1196 Boulevard de la Mer, 83600 Fréjus), on:
Wednesday, October 7: 11am to 7pm
Thursday, October 8: 10am to 7pm
Friday, October 9: 10:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday, October 10: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Please note:
On Sunday, October 11 there is no bib pick-up
Pick-up is possible up to 1 hour before the start of races scheduled after 11am.
For races scheduled at 11am and earlier, pick-up must be done the day before the race.
Picking up your bib depends on your plate number.
Here is the start schedule:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026:
GREEN E-MTB RIDE (22.7 km): start at 2:30pm at the Base Nature in Fréjus
GREEN RIDE (22.7 km): start at 2:45pm at the Base Nature in Fréjus
BLUE E-MTB RIDE (32 km): start at 3:15pm at the Base Nature in Fréjus
BLUE RIDE (32 km): start at 3:30pm at the Base Nature in Fréjus
Thursday, October 8, 2026:
E-ENDURO RIDE (28.6 km): start at 1:30pm on Place Perrin, Roquebrune-sur-Argens
ENDURO RIDE (28.6 km): start at 1:00pm on Place Perrin, Roquebrune-sur-Argens
BLACK E-MTB RIDE (48.8 km): start at 10am at the Base Nature in Fréjus
BLACK RIDE (48.8 km): start at 10:15am from the Base Nature in Fréjus
RED E-MTB RIDE (42.1 km): start at 11:15am from the Base Nature in Fréjus
RED RIDE (42.1 km): start at 11:30am at the Base Nature in Fréjus
Friday, October 9, 2026:
GREEN E-MTB RIDE (22.7 km): start at 8:30am at the Base Nature in Fréjus
GREEN RIDE (22.7 km): start at 8:45am at the Base Nature in Fréjus
BLUE ESTEREL E-MTB RIDE (30.4 km): start at 10:00am from Village Cap Ăsterel, Agay (Saint-RaphaĂ«l)
BLUE ESTEREL RIDE (30.4 km): start at 10:20am from Village Cap Ăsterel, Agay (Saint-RaphaĂ«l)
RED ESTEREL E-MTB RIDE (49.3 km): start at 10:40am from Village Cap Ăsterel, Agay (Saint-RaphaĂ«l)
RED ESTEREL RIDE (49.3 km): start at 11:00am from Village Cap Ăsterel, Agay (Saint-RaphaĂ«l)
RED E-MTB RIDE OF THE ROCHER (32.3 km): start at 1:30pm from Place Perrin, Roquebrune-sur-Argens
RED RIDE OF THE ROCHER (32.3 km): start at 1:45pm from Place Perrin, Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Saturday, October 10, 2026:
GREEN E-MTB RIDE (22.7 km): start at 8:30am at the Base Nature in Fréjus
GREEN RIDE (22.7 km): start at 8:45am at the Base Nature in Fréjus
BLUE E-MTB RIDE (32 km): start at 9:00am at the Base Nature in Fréjus
BLUE RIDE (32 km): start at 3:30pm at the Base Nature in Fréjus
RED E-MTB RIDE (42.1 km): starts at 12:00pm and 12:15pm from the Base Nature in Fréjus
RED RIDE (42.1 km): starts at 9:15am and 9:30am at the Base Nature in Fréjus
SHIMANO BLACK E-MTB RIDE: starts at 12:30pm, 12:45pm and 1pm at the Base Nature in Fréjus
BLACK RIDE (48.8 km): starts at 8:45am, 10:00am and 10:15am from the Base Nature in Fréjus
COSTUME RIDE (14.9 km): start at 11:00am at the Base Nature in Fréjus
FAMILY RIDE (8 km): start at 4:45pm at the Base Nature in Fréjus
Sunday, October 11:
RANDO D'AZUR (55 km): start at 10:30am at the Base Nature in Fréjus
RANDO D'AZUR E-MTB (55 km): start at 11am at the Base Nature in Fréjus
No supporting document is required for the Rando and E-Rando events.
However, minors must complete this questionnaire.
Here are the age limits depending on the events:
To take part in the Rando d'Azur events (Standard and E-MTB): From U23 (2007 and earlier)
To take part in the Family Ride: From U11 (2015 and earlier)
To take part in the Costume Ride: From U17 (2011 and earlier)
To take part in the Black events (Standard and E-MTB): From U17 (2011 and earlier)
To take part in the Red events (Standard and E-MTB): From U17 (2011 and earlier)
To take part in the Red Rocher events (Standard and E-MTB): From U19 (2009 and earlier)
To take part in the Red Esterel events (Standard and E-MTB): From U17 (2011 and earlier)
To take part in the Blue events (Standard and E-MTB): From U17 (2011 and earlier)
To take part in the Blue Esterel events: From U17 (2011 and earlier)
To take part in the Green events (Standard and E-MTB): From U17 (2011 and earlier)
To take part in the Enduro events (Standard and E-MTB): From U17 (2011 and earlier)
You can find the price list via this link: https://www.rocazur.com/fr/participer/s-inscrire.
The time cut-offs will be communicated later on the race website right here.
Yes, here is the number per event:
GREEN E-MTB RIDE: 3
GREEN RIDE: 3
BLUE E-MTB RIDE: 3
BLUE RIDE: 3
E-ENDURO RIDE: 4
ENDURO RIDE: 4
SHIMANO BLACK E-MTB RIDE: 5
BLACK RIDE: 5
RED E-MTB RIDE: 4
RED RIDE: 4
BLUE ESTEREL E-MTB RIDE: 3
BLUE ESTEREL RIDE: 3
RED E-MTB RIDE OF THE ROCHER: 4
RED RIDE OF THE ROCHER: 4
COSTUME RIDE: 1
FAMILY RIDE: 1
RANDO D'AZUR: 5
RANDO D'AZUR E-MTB: 5
Yes, a bike storage service is in place and operates day and night, at a rate of âŹ2 for the day and âŹ5 for the night. The proceeds are donated to the local AMSLF club.
To become a volunteer for this race, you must send your application depending on where you want to be:
For volunteers in Fréjus: base-nature@ville-frejus.fr
For volunteers in Roquebrune : rocdazur@mairie-roquebrune-argens.fr
For volunteers in Saint-Raphaël: sports@ville-saintraphael.fr
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