Road Cycling

L'Ardéchoise

Road Cycling covering 27 km to 626 km with up to 11,395 m D+ in Saint-Félicien (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationSaint-Félicien, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.0860° N, 4.6274° E)
Date & StatusJune 9, 2027 to June 12, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +11,395 m

L'Ardéchoise is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Félicien, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Road Cycling. Key features include Forest, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 54 competitions, including Méridionale - Montagne Ardéchoise (626 km, +11,395 m D+), Gorges - Montagne Ardéchoise (603 km, +11,150 m D+), Gorges - Montagne Ardéchoise - Lignon (601 km, +10,445 m D+), Gorges - Pas du Loup - Sucs - Lignon (561 km, +9,455 m D+), Gorges - Tanargue - Lignon (537 km, +9,260 m D+), and Méridionale - Pas du Loup - 4 Jours (531 km, +9,240 m D+) (54 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed from June 9, 2027 to June 12, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ardechoise.com).

Official website
L'Ardéchoise in Saint-Félicien (Work: "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200787", Photo: Fukumoto, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200787" · Photo: Fukumoto · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

ForestMountainNature & Off-RoadKids & Youth RacesMulti-DayHigh AltitudeCharity Run

Races & distances (54)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Méridionale - Montagne ArdéchoiseRoad Cycling626 km+11,395 m467 m - 5,253 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gorges - Montagne ArdéchoiseRoad Cycling603 km+11,150 m470 m - 5,153 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gorges - Montagne Ardéchoise - LignonRoad Cycling601 km+10,445 m473 m - 4,860 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gorges - Pas du Loup - Sucs - LignonRoad Cycling561 km+9,455 m476 m - 4,447 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gorges - Tanargue - LignonRoad Cycling537 km+9,260 m479 m - 4,368 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Méridionale - Pas du Loup - 4 JoursRoad Cycling531 km+9,240 m467 m - 4,348 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Méridionale - Pas du LoupRoad Cycling515 km+9,210 m470 m - 4,338 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gorges - Pas du LoupRoad Cycling507 km+9,000 m473 m - 4,253 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gorges - ArdècheRoad Cycling485 km+8,805 m476 m - 4,174 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gorges - Ardèche - 3 JoursRoad Cycling469 km+8,765 m479 m - 4,160 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Chestnut - High Lands - LignonRoad Cycling429 km+7,740 m467 m - 3,718 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Chestnut - AVMRoad Cycling396 km+7,890 m470 m - 3,784 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Chestnut - AVM - LignonRoad Cycling393 km+7,185 m473 m - 3,491 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Chestnut - LoireRoad Cycling377 km+7,280 m476 m - 3,534 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ridges - HighlandsRoad Cycling367 km+7,435 m479 m - 3,602 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ridges - Highlands - LignonRoad Cycling364 km+6,730 m467 m - 3,294 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Chestnut - ArdéchoiseRoad Cycling340 km+6,725 m470 m - 3,294 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Hermitage - Galaure - PilatRoad Cycling319 km+5,400 m473 m - 2,741 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Crests - LoireRoad Cycling312 km+6,270 m476 m - 3,109 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ridges - AVMRoad Cycling298 km+6,090 m479 m - 3,037 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ridges - AVM - LignonRoad Cycling295 km+5,380 m467 m - 2,727 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Loire - 2 joursRoad Cycling291 km+5,765 m470 m - 2,891 mLoop courseRoute & profile
AVMRoad Cycling285 km+5,750 m473 m - 2,888 mLoop courseRoute & profile
AVM-2 daysRoad Cycling276 km+5,585 m476 m - 2,822 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Crêtes - SucsRoad Cycling253 km+5,000 m479 m - 2,579 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Crêtes - Sucs - LignonRoad Cycling251 km+4,290 m467 m - 2,269 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ridges - ArdéchoiseRoad Cycling242 km+4,925 m470 m - 2,538 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Sucs (241 km)Road Cycling241 km+4,660 m473 m - 2,430 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Sucs - 2 JoursRoad Cycling233 km+4,495 m476 m - 2,364 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Sucs (232 km)Road Cycling232 km+4,425 m479 m - 2,337 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ardechoise (230 km)Road Cycling230 km+4,585 m467 m - 2,393 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Sucs Lignon - 2 joursRoad Cycling230 km+3,790 m470 m - 2,062 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ardéchoise (221 km)Road Cycling221 km+4,415 m473 m - 2,327 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ardéchoise - 2 DaysRoad Cycling221 km+4,415 m476 m - 2,330 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ridges - Eyrieux - LignonRoad Cycling212 km+3,680 m479 m - 2,025 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Pilat - 2 JoursRoad Cycling192 km+3,550 m467 m - 1,958 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Volcanique (186 km)Road Cycling186 km+3,495 m470 m - 1,938 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Volcanique - 2 JoursRoad Cycling177 km+3,330 m473 m - 1,872 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Volcanique (177 km)Road Cycling177 km+3,260 m476 m - 1,845 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Monts d'ArdècheRoad Cycling167 km+3,140 m479 m - 1,798 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Haut Vivarais - 2 joursRoad Cycling162 km+2,680 m467 m - 1,593 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Monts d’ArdècheRoad Cycling157 km+2,970 m470 m - 1,717 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Boutières (134 km)Road Cycling134 km+2,470 m473 m - 1,510 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Pays d’Ay - HermitageRoad Cycling130 km+1,780 m476 m - 1,224 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Boutières-2 daysRoad Cycling126 km+2,300 m479 m - 1,445 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Boutières (125 km)Road Cycling125 km+2,300 m467 m - 1,433 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Haut Vivarais - Pays d’AyRoad Cycling122 km+1,995 m470 m - 1,308 mLoop courseRoute & profile
CanceRoad Cycling106 km+1,930 m473 m - 1,284 mLoop courseRoute & profile
DouxRoad Cycling85 km+1,480 m476 m - 1,098 mLoop courseRoute & profile
RhôneRoad Cycling66 km+810 m479 m - 819 mLoop courseRoute & profile
ADJ North - EagleRoad Cycling51 km+880 m467 m - 837 mLoop courseRoute & profile
ADJ South - FoxRoad Cycling39 km+715 m470 m - 770 mLoop courseRoute & profile
ADJ North - SquirrelRoad Cycling30 km+440 m473 m - 658 mLoop courseRoute & profile
ADJ South - FrogRoad Cycling27 km+310 m476 m - 606 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
626 km
Elevation gain
+11,395 m D+
Elevation loss
-11,395 m D-
Altitude range
467 m - 5,253 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.6 % / 6.5 %
Course format
Loop course
626 km+11,395 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N80160240320400480560FS45.0860° N, 4.6274° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 467 m to 5,253 m above sea level (+11,395 m D+, -11,395 m D-)

Peak: 5,253 m·at 166.9 km·Ø 3.6 %
467 m2,062 m3,658 m5,253 m0 km125.2 km250.4 km375.6 km500.8 km626 km5,253 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does L'Ardéchoise take place?

L'Ardéchoise takes place in Saint-Félicien, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.086° N, 4.6274° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from June 9, 2027 to June 12, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at L'Ardéchoise?

The race program comprises 54 competitions, including Méridionale - Montagne Ardéchoise (626 km, +11,395 m D+), Gorges - Montagne Ardéchoise (603 km, +11,150 m D+), Gorges - Montagne Ardéchoise - Lignon (601 km, +10,445 m D+), Gorges - Pas du Loup - Sucs - Lignon (561 km, +9,455 m D+), Gorges - Tanargue - Lignon (537 km, +9,260 m D+), and Méridionale - Pas du Loup - 4 Jours (531 km, +9,240 m D+) (54 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Cycling.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for L'Ardéchoise?

The main competition (Méridionale - Montagne Ardéchoise over 626 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +11,395 m of elevation gain and -11,395 m of elevation loss, ranging between 467 m and 5,253 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for L'Ardéchoise?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ardechoise.com).