Gravel Biking

La Tapas Odyssey

Gravel Cycling covering 700 km with up to 11,000 m D+ in Montpellier (Occitanie, France)

LocationMontpellier, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(43.6339° N, 3.8489° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +11,000 m

La Tapas Odyssey is an endurance sporting event in Montpellier, Occitanie, FR focused on Gravel Biking. Key features include Point-to-Point, Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Maxi Bivouak (700 km, +11,000 m D+), and Big Bivouak (700 km, +9,000 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (bivouak.cc).

Official website
La Tapas Odyssey in Montpellier (Work: "Cyclingworld Cyclocross Race 2024, Meerbusch (P1170931)", Photo: Matti Blume, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cyclingworld Cyclocross Race 2024, Meerbusch (P1170931)" · Photo: Matti Blume · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Point-to-PointNature & Off-RoadMountainMulti-DayHigh Altitude

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Maxi BivouakGravel Biking700 km+11,000 m25 m - 7,175 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Big BivouakGravel Biking700 km+9,000 m28 m - 5,878 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
700 km
Elevation gain
+11,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-9,350 m D-
Altitude range
25 m - 7,175 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.9 % / 5.2 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
700 km+11,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N90180270360450540630FS43.6339° N, 3.8489° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 25 m to 7,175 m above sea level (+11,000 m D+, -9,350 m D-)

Peak: 7,175 m·at 396.1 km·Ø 2.9 %
25 m2,408 m4,792 m7,175 m0 km140 km280 km420 km560 km700 km7,175 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does La Tapas Odyssey take place?

La Tapas Odyssey takes place in Montpellier, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 43.6339° N, 3.8489° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at La Tapas Odyssey?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Maxi Bivouak (700 km, +11,000 m D+), and Big Bivouak (700 km, +9,000 m D+). The competitions belong to Gravel Biking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for La Tapas Odyssey?

The main competition (Maxi Bivouak over 700 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +11,000 m of elevation gain and -9,350 m of elevation loss, ranging between 25 m and 7,175 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 La Tapas Odyssey?

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