The Corima Drôme Provençale 2026
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- 60 km / 67 km / 85 km / 93 km / 104 km / 125 km / 156 km
The event in a few words
Cycling in the heart of Provence 💜, Vin Diou you’re already dreaming about it! Save your month of March, and prepare your bike 🚲 for an amazing outing. Montélimar offers you conviviality, pleasure, and athleticism 💪, all in a single event. With a busy weekend 🗓️, Saturday will be about discovery, nature, and pleasure with your best Gravel 🧘. As for Sunday, the competitors will be out 🔥 for cyclosportives listed on the calendars of the FFC (French Cycling Federation) and the Gold Label Trophy 🏆. The goal of this race: to have maximum enjoyment 💖 on these beautiful French country roads 🏞️.
On the agenda: 2 days of racing and 7 different routes traversing Provence 💐. On the first day, head to the southern part 🧭 of the Drôme Provençale, with 3 Gravel hikes. "The Gravel 60" is 67 km long, "The Gravel 80" has 85 km, and "The Gravel 100" totals 104 km ⚡️. These cycling hikes are built in successive loops ♾️, so you can choose your route on the go! 🤠 Handy if a burst of motivation pushes you to the maximum 😉. On Sunday, head north of the city, into the Montilien hinterland, the competition awaits you 💥. With some modifications 👀 compared to previous editions, we present the 4 organized routes. We warn you, these are not Sunday strolls 🚶 on the agenda... "The Montilienne" is the only non-competitive ❌ one, with its 60 km open to hikers 😌. Come on, cyclosportive riders it's your moment: "The Sesame" with 93 km 🙊, "The Gobik" going all out over 125 km, and to finish "The Corima", the longest at 156 km: you need to be prepared! 😳 Careful, the region offers you magnificent landscapes 😍, sure, but it also hides its challenges well! Remember, there's a lot of uphill and downhill! 📈 For all races, you will have an elevation gain ranging from 500 mD+ to 2,248 mD+ for the toughest one 🥵. You understand that your training needs to be up to par!
As you can see, the region that welcomes you is worth the visit. Montélimar is: lavender gardens 🪻, a splendid castle, nougat, and a great atmosphere... 🎊 Everything you need to be happy with the trip. And around it, the same, with the villages of Marsanne, Châteauneuf du Rhône, Valaurie, … We won't list them all 📋, but depending on your route, you can take a look 🫣, otherwise, a tip: go see them more closely because these villages are worth it! 🤩 An out of the ordinary activity? The crocodile farm 🐊 sounds good, so dive into a transatlantic journey 🌊 for a visit. And, as we say here, admiring is good, but eating is often better 😝. Those who agree with this new saying will be delighted 🍜. Montélimar rhymes with nougat, even if it doesn't sound like it to the ear, the two go hand in hand 👯. Made with love and patience, save room to taste this delight. Fans of truffle 🍄🟫, are you there? BINGO! The region's black gold is abundantly harvested in this area, with ideal soil for its growth 🌾.
Explorer, competitor, adventurer, or sprinter 🚀, everyone is invited to kick off the cycling season, you have a rendezvous at the gateway to Provence to pedal hard 💨.
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A distance for every taste
156 kmTOP
125 km
93 km
60 km
104 km
85 km
67 km
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 2248mD+
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We start on Sunday, with the first race of the day, and not just any race! 🫡 On the agenda: 156 km and 2,248 m of elevation gain, enough to really stretch your legs 🍗.
For this route, the start will obviously be in Montélimar 📍, heading towards the northeast of the town. We'll start gently with a route that climbs gradually, where you'll discover lots of typical hamlets and villages 🏘️: Saint-Marcel-lès-Sauzet at km 5, Arentieu at km 11, or Marsanne at km 14. Now, let's get serious 🧐, after all that, we'll head south with a steep pass. From km 43, the Col de la Sausse is in sight 🔍, with 4 km at 4% to reach the top. Don't worry, a good refreshment will await you at Bouvières to keep you going!
We start the recovery with a nice descent 📉, but be careful as the passes will continue to follow and after taking a stroll in the Gorges de Trente Pas, the Col de Valouse at km 83 will be in your sights 🎯. After that, a new refreshment will await you to regain strength, at Vesc. No long rest ⏱️, you'll immediately tackle the Col de Vesc at km 99, then you'll have a nice descent on the Col du Pertuis ✨. The last pass, before heading back, will be the Col de Deves at km 130.
Just a bit more energy, it's almost over! 💪 Returning to your starting path, you'll head back towards Montélimar where you will take the descent of Tartaiguilles and cross again the village of Marsanne, Condillac and Savasse 😍. 156 km in the legs, it's time to reach Saint-Lazare street with brilliance 🏁.
125 km : The Gobik
MTB- Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:10 AM
- Elevation gain : 1700mD+
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Following in the footsteps of the "Corima", your course is almost identical! 😉 A slightly shorter course of 125 km and 1,700 mD+, you'll earn your bragging rights! 🌞
With an identical start: the Col de Tartaiguille at km 16, passing alongside the Col de la Chaudière and refueling at Bouvières 🍫, a little twist at km 61. You'll change routes at Crupies and instead of going straight, you'll head directly towards Vesc 🔄 and its pass, with its 3 km at 5%. Then the beautiful village of Rochebaudin will welcome you for your second refuel 🍏, before the descent of the Col de Pertuis. After recharging your energy, we'll tackle the end of the course with the Col de Deves, at km 99 ⚡️.
Finally, back on your tracks, head towards Montélimar, to celebrate this beautiful route ✨.
93 km : The Sesame
MTB- Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:20 AM
- Elevation gain : 1330mD+
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Third race in competition, for this course, 93 km and 1,330 mD+ 📈 are planned.
Just like the "Gobik" and the "Corima", your start will be at Montélimar 📍, before heading to Marsanne. Then, the Col de Tartaiguille will start to heat up your thighs 🔥. At Soyans, at the 40 km mark, the paths will diverge. You'll take the Col de Lunel to reach Rochebaudin, with a good supply stop 😋. From there, you'll follow in the champions' footsteps and the course becomes similar 🪞 to the others: the Col de Deves will be on your route, and onward to Montélimar.
Arrival at Saint-Lazare street, with applause for sure! 👏
60 km : The Montilienne
MTB- Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:20 AM
- Elevation gain : 572mD+
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A beautiful hike that follows the codes of cyclosportives 🔥 with a more accessible route and elevation. No joke either, 60 km and 570 mD+ ! 🤪
The only common point is the start, heading north from Montélimar and at km 6, it's the change 🔁. At Sauzet, we change direction, heading east ➡️. A wonderful visit awaits you in the heart of the Andrans Plain, a historical place that saw some traffic during the Second World War 💣. After crossing the Roubion watercourse three times 💦 and passing through Charols, you'll join the other routes 💪. You will arrive in a beautiful village, Manas, where your path will continue following the trails of the other three races ("La Corima", "La Gobik", and "La Sésame") ✨.
If you are motivated and feel like taking on a challenge, you can climb the Col du Deves ⚡️, with its 4 km at 4.5%. Otherwise, we'll stick to the plan, and you continue on the marked race route 🚴, where you will gently reach Marsanne. You will finish your journey passing through Savasse, before celebrating this end of the race at Montélimar! 🎉
104 km : The Gravel 100
Gravel Bike- Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 1400mD+
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100 km, it's not nothing, and yet that's what awaits you, with an additional 1,400 mD+! Nice weekend hike that 🤪.
With a route towards the southern part of Montélimar, beautiful passages through the villages await you 🤩. Starting with your first kilometers, a small initial climb will appear near the old village of Allan at km 12, for about 200 mD+. Then, what goes up must come down, so here we go for a nice descent to reach the typical village of Valaurie 🤌. A place filled with lavender fields 🪻, wheat, and vines, but especially a good refreshment 😉. Here the paths split, and you will follow in the footsteps of the "Gravel 80", towards Chantemerle-lès-Grignan. Watch out for the GPS ⚠️, change of route upon arrival in this town, you're going EVEN further south! Promise, you won't end up in Marseille though 🤣.
A descent to Saint-Restitut awaits you, for a beautiful village visit 🥰. A little less pretty, in front of you, a tiny hill, which can reach 20% in places... 🫠 Yes, yes you'll need to hold on to complete this course, but we already know you can do it! 😜 Keep the faith, because at Garde Adhémar, the refreshment at Val de Nymphe will help you regain strength! 🍏 After passing above the Berre watercourse, you will resume the heading towards the finish line 🏁, with a passage through the Drôme forests and the village of Malataverne. Towards the end, you should recognize the surroundings, as you will cross the road you took at the start 😀.
FINISH! Take a deep breath, the beautiful hike is over and a good refreshment awaits you! 🔥
85 km : The Gravel 80
Gravel Bike- Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 1170mD+
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Embark on a beautiful hike, the Gravel 80, a 85 km route with 1,170 mD+, yes we said hike, not vacation! 🤪
With a route towards the southern part of Montélimar, beautiful passages through villages await you 💐. Launching into your first kilometers, a small climb will rise at the old village of Allan at km 12 for a lovely climb of about 200 mD+ 🔥. Then what goes up must come down, so off you go for a nice descent to the typical village of Valaurie. A place filled with lavender fields, wheat 🌾, and vineyards, but above all a good refreshment stop 😉. Here the paths diverge, the 80 km continues south, towards Chantemerle-lès-Grignan.
Facing a nice little climb ahead, you'll reach the Plateau de Clansayes 🍀 and enjoy the scenery, it's worth the effort! Next, we begin a nice descent to la Garde Adhémar, where the refreshment 🥪 at Val de Nymphe will help you regain strength! After passing above the Berre Watercourse, the journey resumes towards the finish line 🏁, with a passage through the Drômoise forests and the village of Malataverne. Towards the end, you should recognize the surroundings, as you will cross the road you took at the start ✨.
FINISH! Take a deep breath, the beautiful hike is over and a good refreshment awaits you! ☺️
67 km : The Gravel 60
Gravel Bike- Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 800mD+
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To start the weekend off right, what better than a gravel ride of 67 km in the Drôme Provençale? 🤩 Bring your most beautiful bike and gear for a lovely ride! Just don't forget about the elevation, which will also be part of it with 800 mD+ 🫢.
With a route towards the southern part of Montélimar, beautiful passages through villages await you 💐. As you launch into your first kilometers, a first small climb will appear around the old village of Allan at km 12 for a nice climb of about 200 mD+ 💪. And where there is a climb, there's a descent, so get ready for a beautiful descent to reach the typical village of Valaurie. A place filled with lavender fields, wheat, and vineyards 🍇 but above all a good refreshment stop 😉. This is where you have the option to take other routes, so it's decision time! ✨
If you stick to the 60 km route, the scenery doesn't stop there! The road continues along the Berre, a beautiful watercourse 💧 in the Drôme. After that, you can pass through Les Granges Gontardes, and yes... another typical village 🌷, you're really well served! Then you'll resume heading towards the finish line, with a passage through the Drome forests 🌳 and in the village of Malataverne. You should recognize the surroundings towards the end, as you'll cross the road you took at the start ⚡️.
FINISH! Take a deep breath, the beautiful ride is over, and a good refreshment awaits you! 🍌
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your race number at the Saint-Martin space, place de Provence:
For the gravel hikes ("Gravel 60" / "Gravel 80" / "Gravel 100"):
Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
For the road events ("The Corima" / "The Gobik" / "The Sesame" / "The Montilienne"):
Saturday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM
The start times are as follows:
"The Gravel 60" / "80" / "100": Saturday, March 28, 2026, between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM
"The Corima": Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM
"The Gobik": Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 9:10 AM
"The Sesame" and "The Montilienne": Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 9:20 AM
Yes, it is mandatory to present a medical certificate to participate in this race.
Yes, you must be at least:
15 years old on the day of the race for all hikes, with parental authorization for minors
17 years old on the day of the race for the cyclosportive events, with parental authorization for minors
2-day pack (Gravel Course on Saturday + cyclosportive or hike on Sunday):
FFC Licensed: 57€ then 62€ after 12/31/2025
Other Licensed / Non-licensed: 62€ then 67€ after 12/31/2025
Saturday ("Gravel 60" / "80" / "100"): the price includes all 3 circuits, refreshments, a meal tray, and a beer upon arrival.
FFC Licensed: 21€ then 25€ on site depending on availability.
Other Licensed / Non-licensed: 23€ then 25€ on site depending on availability.
Prices for Sunday:
For cyclosportive or hiker routes -> "The Corima" / "The Gobik" / "The Sesame":
Licensed (via FFC): 42€ then 47€ after 12/31/2025 and 60€ on site depending on availability
Other Licensed / Non-licensed: 46€ then 51€ after 12/31/2025 and 60€ on site depending on availability
Optional meal: 16€
For each participant, 3€ is donated to the "A wheelchair in freedom" operation (amount included in the registration). The number of priority numbers is limited to 100 per circuit. For quality service, the number of participants is limited to 2400 for all road routes.
Yes, refreshments are provided for all races.
Your registration includes:
A race number
A full-zip Gobik brand jersey,
A "CORIMA DRÔME PROVENCALE" tote bag
A bag of IGP Montélimar nougats
Additionally, a raffle is organized for participants in the road events on Sunday. With a good number of prizes:
A pair of CORIMA 45R wheels, white decoration worth 1,590€
2 weekends in Montélimar for 2 people
Gift vouchers
Either for supplies, offered by participants in the exhibitors' village or by bike shops in Montélimar
Or vouchers for participation in other cycling events
The draw is conducted before the race, and each winner will find their prize in the envelope containing the race number and the frame plate.
Yes, lockers and dressing rooms will be made available by the organization.
Yes, they are allowed for the "Gravel" on Saturday.
Additionally, they are allowed in hiking format, only on the "The Montilienne", "The Sesame", and "The Gobik" routes on Sunday.
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