Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOther DisciplinesRoad Cycling
The Grand Departure
Poitiers, France
December 19, 2026Date confirmed
60 km45 km25 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
FRRoad Cycling · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 19 Events · 95 Races
Road Cycling in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19 verified events with 95 individual races (5 confirmed dates) in Nouvelle-Aquitaine complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events195 confirmed dates
Competitions95Races & courses
Distances5 - 840 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,700 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Cjp24 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
Ultra Bacchus
Le Teich, France
April 10, 2027Date confirmed
420 km220 km
VineyardsNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
Bordeaux - Saint-Malo
Bordeaux, France
May 12, 2027 to May 16, 2027Date confirmed
840 km
Multi-DayPoint-to-Point+3
Photo: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGravel BikingRoad Cycling
The Thomas Boudat
Mourens, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km80 km70 km45 km+6
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGravel Biking
La Périgordine
Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
180 km150 km120 km90 km+5
Nature & Off-RoadFestive+3
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
Gravel Fever Festival
Châtellerault, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
500 km200 km150 km120 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
La Limousine André Dufraisse
Panazol, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
205 km159 km124 km64 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
La Paul Poux
Anais, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
152 km122 km71 km47 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2026 | The Grand Departure | Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Other DisciplinesRoad Cycling | 60 km45 km25 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2027 | Ultra Bacchus | Le Teich, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Cycling | 420 km220 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2027 - May 16, 2027 | Bordeaux - Saint-Malo | Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Cycling | 840 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | The Thomas Boudat | Mourens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Gravel BikingRoad Cycling | 100 km80 km70 km45 km |
| Date to be announced | La Périgordine | Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 180 km150 km120 km90 km |
| Date to be announced | Gravel Fever Festival | Châtellerault, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Cycling | 500 km200 km150 km120 km |
| Date to be announced | La Limousine André Dufraisse | Panazol, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Cycling | 205 km159 km124 km64 km |
| Date to be announced | La Paul Poux | Anais, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Cycling | 152 km122 km71 km47 km |
| Date to be announced | The Matthieu Ladagnous | Asson, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Cycling | 165 km135 km95 km68 km |
| Date to be announced | Outdoor Cycling Series - Millevaches en Limousin | Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 350 km150 km |
| Date to be announced | La Défi 47 | Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Cycling | 130 km80 km47 km |
| Date to be announced | Le Tour du Coeur 85 | Niort, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road RunningRoad Cycling | 24 h |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Road cycling events, gran fondos, sportives, and iconic mountain pass challenges on paved routes. Road cycling sportives and gran fondos range from fast rolling courses to high-mountain challenges featuring multiple alpine climbs and timed segments. In this Road Cycling in Nouvelle-Aquitaine directory, RunningCompass curates 19 events comprising 95 individual races, including 5 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 5 km to 840 km and elevation gains up to +6,700 m. Key host locations include Poitiers, Le Teich, Bordeaux, Mourens. Notable events in this selection include The Grand Departure, Ultra Bacchus, Bordeaux - Saint-Malo.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Road Cycling in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
This overview currently includes 19 verified events featuring 95 individual races. Of these, 5 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 14 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Road Cycling in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
Races in this selection span distances of 5 km to 840 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +6,700 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Road Cycling, Gravel Biking, Road Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Road Cycling in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
Top host locations include Poitiers, Le Teich, Bordeaux, Mourens, Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare. Representative events in the catalog include The Grand Departure, Ultra Bacchus, Bordeaux - Saint-Malo, The Thomas Boudat. Road cycling events, gran fondos, sportives, and iconic mountain pass challenges on paved routes.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Road Cycling in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 95 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.