gravel fever festival
at grand châtellerault

See you in 2025 for the third edition!

6 formats from ultra to family hikes

PRE-REGISTRATION 2025

GRAVEL FEVER

Gravel frenzy

the practice that takes you off the beaten track

The gathering

of enthusiasts, lovers of the great outdoors, the curious in search of new sensations, and visitors.

The party

for two days with a village, foodtrucks, entertainment and a DJ set

Gravel courses

with Sylvain Chavanel, a native of Grand Châtellerault

GRAND CHÂTELLERAULT

Halfway between Paris and Bordeaux, in the heart of theVienne’s greenery, its natural parks and white roads have everything to impress you.

A land of cycling, as it is the birthplace of a certain Sylvain Chavanel.
For cyclo-tourists, it's also a stopover on the Scandiberique, the route linking Norway to Santiago de Compostela.

LA MANU

The event's base camp is La Manu: a former 19th-century arms factory (one of the largest in Europe), also a historic bicycle manufacturing site.
In the heart of the city, the site houses the conservatory, the national circus school, the auto-moto-vélo museum and a skate park.

Allée du Jardin du Directeur, 86100 Châtellerault

IN 2024, GRAVEL FEVER MEANT 6 COURSES

GRAVEL FEVER ULTRA

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13 &AMP; SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14

500km / 3400m D+

Paris-Châtellerault, well not exactly.

More precisely, from the Terrasses de l'Observatoire de Meudon (92) to Châtellerault!

Semi-autonomous and unassisted.

Which bike? Gravel or CX.

You will be asked to produce a medical certificate stating that you are eligible to take part in competitions, or an FFC licence.

Regulations

119 €

I REGISTER

REGISTRATION INCLUDES :

Your welcome coffee
Your beer on arrival
GPX trace
Your GPS Tracker
The link with live monitoring on our networks
Your numbered handlebar plate
Your hanger bag
The starter pack: a delicacy and a small local gift
Refreshment points along the route and at the finish
Free, guarded bike park
Free luggage storage
The fiesta at La Manu
Shower facilities on arrival
Photos along the route (optional)

START

Les Terrasses de l'Observatoire de Meudon (92)

Bike check-in required

Departure at 1 p.m.

ARRIVAL

You'll be a finisher...

Under 24: if you finish in less than 24 hours
Under 36: if you finish in less than 36 hours
Under 48: if you finish in less than 48 hours

(Please note that you will need to report to the checkpoint(s). Please consult the event regulations)

Have you thought about accident insurance?

To subscribe to your insurance, click here.
To read the general terms and conditions of insurance, click here.
To find out more about the procedure in the event of an accident, click here.

GRAVEL FEVER RACE 140

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

140km / 1200m D+ (4,500ft)

A race format with timed segments. The goal: to get it on!

Which bike? Gravel or CX.

You will be asked to produce a medical certificate stating that you are eligible to take part in competitions , or an FFC licence.

Regulations

89 €

I REGISTER

REGISTRATION INCLUDES :

Your welcome coffee
Your beer on arrival
GPX trace
The link with live monitoring on our networks
Your numbered handlebar plate
Your saddle bag
The starter pack: a delicacy and a small local gift
Refreshment points along the route and at the finish
Free, guarded bike park
Free luggage storage
The fiesta at La Manu

START

Departure Sunday September 15 at 8am.

ARRIVAL

No time limit for the ranking!

Have you thought about accident insurance?

GRAVEL FEVER ADVENTURE 100

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

100km / 900m D+ (over sea level)

Neither an ultra-distance nor a race. Accessible and a little bit tough! The ideal format to test yourself on the discipline.
Which bike? Gravel, CX, mountain bike.

Medical certificate not required.
From 16 years old with parental authorization.

Regulations

69 €
16 to 18 years: €49

I REGISTER

REGISTRATION INCLUDES :

Your welcome coffee
Your beer on arrival
GPX trace
Your numbered handlebar plate
Your cycling cap
The GF starter pack: a delicacy and a local gift
Refreshment points along the route and at the finish
Free, guarded bike park
Free luggage storage
The fiesta at La Manu

START

Departure Saturday, September 14 from 9 a.m.

ARRIVAL

Arrival from mid-day to late afternoon

Have you thought about accident insurance?

GRAVEL FEVER DUO 80

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Around 80km / 500m D+ (over 500m)

Two is better: take up the challenge with the person of your choice. (You can also go it alone!).
An accessible distance and route to discover the most beautiful landscapes in the Vienne.

For all types of mountain bikes: Gravel, e-Gravel, Cyclo cross, VTT, e-VTT, VTC.

Medical certificate not required.
From 16 years old with parental authorization.

Regulations

Duo: €89
Solo: €59

I REGISTER

REGISTRATION INCLUDES :

Your welcome coffee
Your beer on arrival
GPX trace
Your numbered handlebar plate
Your socks
The GF starter pack: a delicacy and a local gift
Refreshment points along the route and at the finish
Free, guarded bike park
Free luggage storage
The fiesta at La Manu

START

Departure Sunday, September 15 from 10 a.m.

Have you thought about accident insurance?

GRAVEL FEVER DECOUVERTE 50

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Approx. 50km / 300m D+.

Your first gravel run: an accessible course with paths, trails and tarmac sections to take the edge off. The ideal distance!
For all types of mountain bikes: Gravel, e-Gravel, Cyclo cross, MTB, e-VTT, VTC.

Medical certificate not required.
From 16 years old with parental authorization.

Regulations

39 €
16 to 18 years: €29

I REGISTER

REGISTRATION INCLUDES :

Your welcome coffee
Your beer on arrival
GPX trace
Your numbered handlebar plate
Your neck warmer
The GF starter pack: a delicacy and a local gift
Refreshment points along the route and at the finish
Free, guarded bike park
Free luggage storage
The fiesta at La Manu

START

Saturday, September 14 at 10 a.m.

Have you thought about accident insurance?

GRAVEL FEVER FREE

SATURDAY 14 AND SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

A fun family outing, completely free of charge!
Some very affordable gravel trails to discover the discipline.
For all types of mountain bikes: Gravel, e-Gravel, Cyclo cross, MTB, e-VTT, VTC, cargo...

Regulations

FREE - On-site registration possible

I REGISTER

REGISTRATION INCLUDES :

The signposted route
A refreshment station on the course
The fiesta at Grand Châtellerault on Saturday night

START

Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Have you thought about accident insurance?

YOUR RACE PHOTOS

A team of professional photographers accompanies you to the event to provide you with souvenir photos in action.

You can find your photos here :
Using the code "GF" followed by your race number.

DON'T YOU HAVE A GRAVEL?

WE'VE GOT JUST WHAT YOU NEED WITH GRAVEL UP

- - Top-of-the-range service
  - Muscular gravel bikes
  - Electric gravel bikes
  - Service price: 89 euros (includes rental, adjustments and insurance)

RENT YOUR BIKE IN THREE STEPS

- - Sign up for one of our events
  - Fill in the rental form
  - You will then be contacted by Gravel Up to choose your bike.

VOLUNTEERS

Becoming a Gravel Fever volunteer means :

Contribute to the second edition of Gravel Fever in Grand Châtellerault!
Human and professional enrichment
An unforgettable weekend

3 main missions :

Sports events
Village and entertainment
Services for riders

Prerequisites for becoming a volunteer :

All generations welcome, provided they are at least 18 years old at the time of the event.
Be highly motivated!

To apply, simply fill in the form on the "I'm applying" page.

I am a candidate

CORPORATE CHALLENGE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

For all companies wishing to introduce their employees
to their employees,
Gravel Fever offers a 50km ride in teams of 3 to 6 people.
After the effort, the comfort: massages to relax the muscles after this crazy adventure.

75€ per person

REGISTRATION INCLUDES :

Welcome coffee
Beer on arrival
GPX trace
The numbered handlebar plate
A neck warmer
The GF starter pack: a delicacy and a local gift
Refreshment points along the route and at the finish
Free, guarded bike park
Free luggage storage
Massage session on arrival

To register or for further information, send an email to hello@gravelfever.fr

REGISTRATION

3 trophies

Sports trophy
The team with the fastest time wins!
Be careful, you have to stay together.

Finishers' Trophy
Because it's not just about
that counts,
the company
that has succeeded in getting the greatest number of employees
into the adventure.

Atmosphere Trophy
3 criteria will enable teams
earn ambiance points:

Disguises: the best disguises of participants and/or their supporters
Supporters: in addition to the cyclists, the supporters who come to cheer on the roadsides and at La Manu
Social networks: participants share content throughout their experience

Challenge rules