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Pro race · closed roads

Elite

Closed roads, separate men’s and women’s races and €60,000 split equally. Europe’s new gravel showdown starts in Avignon.

Distance
195 km
Elevation
+1,300 m
Unpaved
30 %
Level
Expert
Prize pool
€60,000
Start
Sat. 22 May

Why you should race

Gravel’s new pro showdown

Be part of a pioneering gravel circuit in Europe, dedicated to making the discipline professional. Connect with global brands and sponsors to take your racing career to the next level, and race through world-class landscapes and heritage.

  • Racing on closed roads
  • Separate men’s and women’s races for full fairness
  • Ultra-precise chip timing
  • Anti-doping controls
  • Premium video and media production

Cash prize

€60,000, split equally

Exactly the same prize money for men and women, paid to the top five of each race.

Élite Men

  1. 1st€10,000
  2. 2nd€7,500
  3. 3rd€5,000
  4. 4th€3,750
  5. 5th€3,750

Total€30,000

Élite Women

  1. 1st€10,000
  2. 2nd€7,500
  3. 3rd€5,000
  4. 4th€3,750
  5. 5th€3,750

Total€30,000

The course

Pro

Élite

The pro race. Closed roads, separate men’s and women’s starts and a €60,000 prize pool split equally.

Distance
195 km
Elevation
+1,300 m
Prize pool
€60k
Premium

Ride like the Pros

The Élite course, the same day, in the same conditions, without the pressure of the cash prize.

Distance
195 km
Elevation
+1,300 m
From
€120

Practical info

Registration timeline

Online registration opens soon. Pre-register to hear first.

  • Online registration closes at 6:00 pm the day before the event.
  • No registration on race day.
  • On-site registration at the village: dates to be announced.
Race pack pickup
  • Pick up at the village, or on race morning up to 60 minutes before your start.
  • Every rider collects their own pack in person, with a valid government-issued ID.
  • Your pack includes your race number, timing chip and a Gravel & Castles weekend pass.
Prices

Between €120 and €180 depending on when you register. Final prices to be announced.

Terms and conditions
  • Entry fees are non-refundable and entries cannot be transferred to another rider.
  • Deferral: if you can’t make it, you get 50 % off next year’s entry (a new registration is needed, valid for the following edition only and subject to places).
  • Deployed or recalled military personnel, and pregnant riders or new mothers: full refund or free deferral with supporting documents.
  • Helmets are mandatory. All riders sign a release of liability before the event.
  • The organisers may refuse or revoke an entry to keep the event safe and fair.

The start line opens in

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Secure your spot today

Pre-registration is free: you’ll be the first to know when registration opens.