Ultra Raid de la Meije VTT
Mountain bike in France, La Grave
About
A high-mountain VTT endurance raid in the Oisans Alps, offering elite and multi-day routes through the Massif des Écrins with rich support, technical sections, and overnight stays.
Catering & aid stations
On-course support includes multiple water and food stations. Aid stations offer liquids and solid foods; heat and altitude require carrying additional reserves. Sufficient numbered refreshment points are positioned along routes; a go-cup is required as no single-use containers are provided. Complimentary post-race meals are offered Saturday noon and Sunday noon; other meals are self-organized.
Pacers
Pacemakers are provided for the Elite Ultra 113 and E-Raid 2 Jours. On race day, pacers run designated start waves with visible pacer bibs and flags; follow pace pace-boards and marshals, and stay with your assigned pacer unless dropping. Pace times are communicated at briefing and on the schedule (Renntag) at Villar d’Arène and La Grave.
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What's included in entry
- Race organisation and support
- Aid stations and catering
- Technical assistance (Mecaride)
- Timing and chips
- Race medal and bib
- Post-race meals (Sat & Sun midday)
FAQ
What is the schedule for the event and when do I need to be ready?
Key race-day timeline: Friday 14:00–19:00 — Retrait des plaques & bag check. 15:00 — Bar opens. 17:00–19:30 — Workshop open. 19:00 — Briefing in the URLM area (Elite Ultra 113, Raid 2 Jours, E-Raid 2 Jours, Randos du samedi); dinner reservation required. Saturday 5:00–5:40 — Workshop at Villar d’Arène for late pick-ups; bibs for late arrivals. 5:30 — Line-up; 5:56 — Elite Ultra 113 starts; 6:04 — Raid 2 Jours starts. 6:45 — 1st shuttle (bikes) to Col du Galibier. 7:00 — E-Raid 2 Jours starts at Col du Lautaret. 7:30–9:00 — Workshop at Galibier. 9:00 — Depart Rando 58; 9:30 — Depart Rando 48. 10:00–15:00 — Workshop at Lautaret. 13:30–19:30 — Meals. 14:40 — Expected arrival Elite Ultra 113. 15:15–19:30 — Massages & osteo. 16:00–19:00 — Workshop at La Grave; free shuttle La Grave–Villar d’Arène. 18:00 — Shuttle to Col du Galibier (pre-booked, no bikes). Sunday: Depart La Grave for E-Raid 2 Jours and E-Raid Emparis 53.
What technical or navigation support is available during the event?
Mecaride is the official technical partner providing on-course mechanical assistance; volunteers and marshals manage pacekeeping and safety; paceboards and scheduled pacer waves help navigation for Elite and E-Raid participants; medical and first-aid points are positioned across the routes.
What are the bike and equipment rules, and what is mandatory to carry?
Wear a certified helmet, have a functioning light (front/rear for night sections), and carry mandatory spares/tool kit. Bikes must be registered with a numbered plate; e-bikes are permitted on specified routes. Riders must manage food and water (go-cup required) and respect cut-off times at checkpoints.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:31:08 AM
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