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L'Ardéchoise - La Volcanique

13 June 2026

Saint-Félicien, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Race details

Modality

Individual

Organizer

L'Ardéchoise

Distance

177 km

Elevation

+3,260 m

Participants

13,800

Capacity

15,000

Start time

07:00

Terrain

Asphalt

Difficulty

Advanced

Course profile

Mountainous

Certified

Yes

Circuit

L'Ardéchoise

Event description

Experience the legendary Ardéchoise on 'La Volcanique', a challenging 177 km road cycling route starting from Saint-Félicien through the stunning volcanic landscapes of the Ardèche. Featuring a significant 3260m elevation gain, this event offers a demanding but rewarding course for advanced cyclists within one of Europe's most popular cycling festivals.

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In the news

🚴 Cycling8 Jun 2026

The 11,000-Meter Hell: L’Ardéchoise Pushes the Limits of Gran Fondo

L’Ardéchoise tests human endurance with 11,395 meters of elevation gain in its Ultra version and an epic 221km challenge on its flagship day.

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Sport

Cycling

Distance

Long

Country

France

Region

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes