A new era of gravel
Three days of gravel, heritage and food
The first edition of Gravel & Castles takes place in spring 2027 around Avignon. Three days of white roads, historic towns and great food, for Europe’s best riders as much as for people discovering gravel.
Exact dates will be confirmed very soon. Pre-register to hear first.
What to expect
Ride through history
i.
The Élite field
Europe’s best riders together for gravel’s new big date, racing for a historic €60,000 prize pool.
The Élite race →
ii.
The amateur rides
Much more than a gravel ride: five courses, from 40 km to a 400 km ultra, through millennia of history.
Amateur races →
iii.
The village
Industry, institutional and local partners. Taste the terroir and meet your favourite riders.
The village →
Schedule
Three days, three moods
The detailed programme (times, start locations, activities) will be published when registration opens.
- Friday · Welcome & kick-offVillage opening, race packet pickup, community rides and workshops for all ages.
- Saturday · Élite, Ride like the Pros & Ultra startRace day: separate men’s and women’s starts, then the Ultra 400 sets off.
- Sunday · Amateurs’ dayGravel 40, 80 and 120, then a big closing celebration: podiums, tastings and stories from the trail.
All the races
| All races | Distance | Elevation | Level | Price | View the race |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Élite | 195 km | +1,300 m | Expert | €120–180 | → |
| Ride like the Pros | 195 km | +1,300 m | Demanding | €120–180 | → |
| Ultra 400 | 400 km | TBA | Expert | €176–264 | → |
| Gravel 120 | 115 km | +800 m | Demanding | €104–156 | → |
| Gravel 80 | 75 km | +600 m | Intermediate | €88–132 | → |
| Gravel 40 | 42 km | +200 m | Accessible | €64–96 | → |
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Secure your spot today
Pre-registration is free: you’ll be the first to know when registration opens.
