The big cycling event is back from 9 to 13 October for its 40theditionRegistration open the platform comFréjus, the host town since 1997, renews its commitment to 2027Events for all tastes (MTB races, MTB recreational rides, e-MTB, gravel grinders, triathlon, trail running and hiking) set against the jaw-dropping panoramas of the Les Maures and Esterel massifsRando d'Azur Électrique and Canyon Rando Gravel Origins rolled out this yearThe village: a forum for meeting people, sharing ideas, taking part in activities and discovering the latest products and services to hit the market.
A LARGER-THAN-LIFE BACKDROP
Based in Fréjus since 1997 and, at least, until 2027, the Roc d'Azur will once again welcome the participants and their companions in a sublime landscape. All it takes is a quick glance at the events set in the heart of Esterel Côte d'Azur Agglomération, Roquebrune-sur-Argens, the Les Maures Massif and Saint-Raphaël, in the Esterel Massif, to realise that there are few nicer places on the French Riviera to stretch out the summer and load up on vitamin D before the winter.
SOMETHING FOR ALL TASTES, LEVELS, DISCIPLINES AND AGES
The place to be for cycling fans
The event programme contains a number of classics, such as the Roc d'Azur on Sunday, which never fails to attract international cross-country mountain biking stars eager to add their names to the honour roll of the race. In a historic first, it will also have an e-MTB recreational ride counterpart, the Rando d'Azur Électrique, also held on Sunday.
The menu will also feature the mammoth Ford Roc Marathon, weighing in at a length of 102 km and an elevation gain of 2,700 m, the eye-catching Roc Ruelles de Fréjus, a whole spectrum of recreational rides (Rando Estérel, Ekoï Rando Odissey, Alltricks.com Rando noire, Rando déguisée…). Finally, Rando Famille, Kid Roc and Kid Roc Draisienne, will also be waiting for families.
Year by year, gravel grinding has also carved a niche among the top-billed events, with three gravel grinders on tap this season. The Canyon Gravel Roc and Canyon Rando Gravel Estérel will make room for the Canyon Rando Gravel Origins, a new format representing the 40-year history of the Roc d'Azur
Many more on the agenda: trail, triathlon running, hiking
Its wide gamut of races and recreational rides is one of the ingredients that make up the magic formula of the Roc d'Azur. Triathlon, trail running and hiking are a way of keeping things interesting. No matter their ages, no matter their levels, no matter their preference for competition or laid-back recreational rides, there is something for everyone.
The Tri Roc, which has grown to become a staple of the event, attracts a star-studded field year after year. The trail (run on courses stretching for 16, 22, 32 and 43 km) and hikes (on courses stretching for 8, 13 and 22 km) take participants on a dazzling tour of the majestic Rocher de Roquebrune-sur-Argens.
300 EXHIBITORS CONVERGE ON THE VILLAGE, A HUB FOR EXCHANGES, SHARING AND DISCOVERIES
The Roc d'Azur also hosts a village where experts in cycling, outdoor sports, tourism and innovation come together. It is a key forum for getting fantastic tips and discovering new trends. There will be almost 300 exhibitors as previous years. It is also a fantastic place to have a cracking time with champions, always keen to chat with their fans, and take part in the various activities and demonstrations that punctuate life in the Roc d'Azur.