Mountain Biking

Open VTT Dunes of Flanders

Mountain Biking covering 33.5 km to 50 km with up to 84 m D+ in Dunkirk (Hauts-de-France, France)

LocationDunkerque, Hauts-de-France, FranceShow on map(51.0478° N, 2.3758° E)
Date & StatusDecember 20, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +84 m

Open VTT Dunes of Flanders is an endurance sporting event in Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, FR focused on Mountain Biking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Seaside & Coast, Desert.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including MTB 50 km (50 km, +84 m D+), and MTB 33.5 km (33.5 km, +56 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 20, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (openvttdunesdeflandre.fr).

Official website
Open VTT Dunes of Flanders in Dunkerque (Work: "Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Libyan Desert, Egypt", Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Libyan Desert, Egypt" · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainSeaside & CoastDesertPoint-to-PointKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MTB 50 kmMountain Biking50 km+84 m8 m - 63 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
MTB 33.5 kmMountain Biking33.5 km+56 m11 m - 47 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
50 km
Elevation gain
+84 m D+
Elevation loss
-71 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 63 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.3 % / 0.5 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
50 km+84 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS51.0478° N, 2.3758° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 63 m above sea level (+84 m D+, -71 m D-)

Peak: 63 m·at 18.3 km·Ø 0.3 %
8 m26 m45 m63 m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km50 km63 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Open VTT Dunes of Flanders take place?

Open VTT Dunes of Flanders takes place in Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, FR (start area at coordinates 51.0478° N, 2.3758° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 20, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Open VTT Dunes of Flanders?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including MTB 50 km (50 km, +84 m D+), and MTB 33.5 km (33.5 km, +56 m D+). The competitions belong to Mountain Biking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Open VTT Dunes of Flanders?

The main competition (MTB 50 km over 50 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +84 m of elevation gain and -71 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 63 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 Open VTT Dunes of Flanders?

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