The Alps Divide ULTRA is a personal challenge as well as a collective adventure, based on a love for bikepacking, discovery and self-sufficiency.

The objective is to complete the official route, with total autonomy, within the given timeframe. However, not to the detriment of your personal welfare, safety and overall enjoyment.

We have designed a diverse route, that will challenge you both physically and mentally. It will require you to have the ability to cycle for extended periods every day, but also the knowledge and experience of being self-reliant in a mountain environment in extreme weather.

Please note that the Alps Divide is one of the most challenging bikepacking routes there is. Expect climbs to take up to 5 hours to reach the summit, and be prepared to push your bike frequently.

The Alps Divide ULTRA is not a race. There is no prize money to be won.

REGISTRATION FEE

290€ – Per Rider

+70€ – SPOT Satellite Tracker Rental

SPOT satellite tracker with an SOS button, will be available to rent from us, for those who don’t have their own.

If you have your own SPOT, Garmin inReach or Zoleo satellite tracker, we can connect it to the tracking map at no additional cost.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE

• GPX route files – that have been ridden by us many times
• Live online tracking map – to keep family and friends updated
• Official Alps Divide numbered cap
• Brevet Card
• Small bag transfer to the finish line
• Bike box/bag transfer to the finish line
• A beer at the finish line 
• 2 Checkpoints manned 24 hours/day with our team – these are often highlights for riders
• Professional photographers out on the route – in dedicated media cars

• Access to event photography for personal use

• Pre-prepared tags for your bags
• Some additional goodies that we hope you’ll love
• One year’s membership to the Association Cycliste Alps Divide (non-profit sports association) – mandatory in France
• Plus you get us – passionate and dedicated, and here to help with whatever we can

REGISTRATION

Registration will take place from 15:00 – 18:00 on Friday 4 Sep and 9: 00 – 11:00 on Saturday 5 Sep 2026. Registration will be at R Bike Shop, located within the port on Quai Laurenti (43.784127, 7.518191).

Luciano at R Bikes has a stocked shop for anything you might have forgotten, and his team will be available if you have any last-minute mechanical needs. Plus, they have a small cafe at the shop serving “Italian” rocket-fuel coffee.

THE START

The Alps Divide Ultra will start at midday (12:00) on Saturday 5 Sep 2026. The start location is Rosace de la Route des Grandes Alpes – Menton (43.774300, 7.507060).

You must arrive 30 minutes before the start.

FINISH LINE LOCATION

The finish line will be at the Port in Thonon les Bains (46.376904, 6.479330).

FINISHLINE GET-TOGETHER

This year, we won’t be holding a formal event party on the Saturday evening. In previous years, we’ve found that many of the earlier finishers have already headed home by then, while riders finishing on the Sunday, despite being official finishers, have understandably felt they’d missed out.

Instead, we’ll be hosting an informal get-together every evening from Thursday to Sunday, meeting at 18:30 by the finish line. Whether you’ve just finished that day or are still in town, you’re very welcome to join us. It’s a chance to relax, share stories from the road, catch up with fellow riders and enjoy the company of your new Alps Divide friends.

There is no organised meal or formal programme. Each day we’ll choose a restaurant near the finish line and post the details in the WhatsApp announcements group. Come and join for a drink, dinner, or simply to say hello.

OFFICIAL CUT-OFF

We would love to see as many finishers of the route as possible, so we have made the cut-off time to be an “Official Finisher” of the Alps Divide Ultra, 20:00 Sunday 13 Sep 2026. 

If you are not going to make the finish line cut-off time, please feel free to continue the route on your own, but please be aware that the Alps Divide team will no longer be at the checkpoints or finish to greet you.

CHECKPOINTS

There will be two mandatory checkpoints along the route, where a stamp on your brevet card will be placed to confirm your arrival. The checkpoints will be open 24 hours, but please do take care to consider others when arriving outside normal daytime hours. Also, events such as this are only possible thanks to the enthusiasm and commitment of our wonderful volunteers. No matter how tired you are, please be nice to them, they have given up their time and sleep to support you on this adventure.

If you reach a checkpoint after the cut-off time you will be out of the official riders’ list. You can continue and self-validate using a recognisable photograph at the checkpoint locations. You will be categorised as a “Finisher”.

Checkpoint 1 – The Clock Tower Barcelonnette

Location: 44.387421, 6.653181

Closes: 16:00 Tuesday 8 Sep

A member of the Alps Divide team will be at the clock tower to stamp your brevet card.

Please note that no event facilities will be available at this checkpoint. However, as the checkpoint is located in the centre of Barcelonnette, you’ll have easy access to shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and accommodation, allowing you to organise your own food, resupply and overnight stay if required.

Checkpoint 2 – Refuge de la Coire

Location: 45.618374, 6.609120

Closes: 23:59 Friday 11 Sep

There are very simple dormitory beds available on a first-come first-served basis.

Food is available to purchase between 07:30 and 21:00.

There is NO electricity to charge your electronics.

The refuge ONLY takes CASH.

We do not have sole occupancy of the refuge, so please be very considerate of other paying guests when arriving at night, as the mountain hut is very small.

TERRAIN

The route crosses serious, mountainous terrain. Registering for the ULTRA should not be taken lightly, it is a significant undertaking that will require a high level of fitness, extensive preparation and carefully selected equipment.

As much as we have tried to create as “ridable” route as possible, the going will be very tough. The terrain will vary from smooth tarmac to unrideably steep footpaths. If you are looking for an event where you will ride your bike 100% of the time, then Alps Divide is not for you. However, rest assured that the hike-a-bike sections you will encounter are all well worth the effort for the views and to take you to quiet hidden valleys away from the crowds. Nothing has been included just for the sake of it, or to make the route harder.

The majority of the route is on 4×4 tracks, quiet paved lanes and single-track. However, in order to link up some of the remote sections, you will occasionally be on busier roads. Whether it’s day or night, you will be sharing these roads with vehicles, please take the utmost of care and make sure you can be seen.

There are small sections of narrow trails/footpaths, as well as high balcony gravel roads, that have no form of barriers and very consequential terrain around you. You must be extra vigilant and focused when riding on this terrain at night.

RESUPPLY

There is no scarcity of resources along this route. You will find water fountains in nearly every village. There are bakeries and small supermarkets in most larger villages, and plenty of bike shops and hotels in towns along the way. Despite resupply being abundant along the route, it is worth noting that you may find the opening hours of shops and restaurants to be quite limited, so please plan accordingly. You will also pass several mountain refuges on some of the more remote trails (check closing dates so you’re not left disappointed).

WEATHER

In September, the weather should be good, and it is often regarded as the best month for exploring the mountains, with average temperatures between 8 and 22 degrees Celsius. However, as we saw in the 2024 addition, we could also have unexpectedly serious weather. In September, you’ll need to be prepared for anything. Ranging from soaring heat and avoiding the risk of dehydration.

Thunderstorms, resulting in lightning strikes, hail, flash floods and landslides. Through to cold fronts bringing snow, below freezing overnight temperatures at altitude and the risk of hypothermia.

The route spends a lot of time going up to altitudes between 2000m – 3000m. Bad weather at these heights can be very serious! You really don’t want to be stuck on a ridge line or mountain pass in a big storm, so please monitor the weather carefully and make sensible decisions, knowing that the weather in the valley floor can have no correlation to isolated weather that might be happening on a 3000m mountain pass. It is common for there to be blue sky above you and then a large thunderstorm to appear in a matter of minutes.

We recommend downloading the free ‘My Lightning Tracker‘ app to help determine when an electrical storm is coming, helping with sensible decision-making. 

ANIMALS

If you are lucky, you may encounter some of the spectacular wildlife the Alps has to offer. Bearded vultures Golden Eagles, Ibex, Chamoix, Deer and Marmots will all be watching you from afar, even if you haven’t spotted them yet. Several packs of Wolves and wild Boar also call parts of the route home, but your chances of encountering them is very unlikely. However, it’s worth being vigilant at night for wild boar or deer crossing your path when you’re descending, so they don’t become obstacles. Vipers and other snakes are also present in the Alps.

Patou, the Pyrenees mountain dog, probably represent the most intimidating animal you may encounter along the route. They are large dogs, with a thick white coat, and are bred to guard and protect sheep. It is important to know how to deal with them to be safe. Many of them are behind fences these days, and they generally sound more daunting than they actually are, but it is important to know how to deal with them just in case.

• If there is a flock of sheep up ahead, then you might find the Patou will come towards you barking furiously.
• They may come quite close (5 to 10 metres), they are just working out if you are a potential threat to the flock.
• Stop, get off your bike and stay calm, and speak calmly to the dog.
• Avoid making direct eye contact with the dog.
• Don’t do anything that could seem like a threat.
• Don’t shout, don’t wave your arms or throw stones.
• If the terrain allows, try and give the flock a wide berth.
• Move slowly away from the dog and the flock. If the dog starts barking again, stop again!
• The dog may take several minutes to decide that you are not a threat, but it will gradually calm down and may then wander back towards the flock.

HUNTING

September in the Alps is part of the hunting season (la chasse). Hunters are obliged to share the trails with the public and make themselves known. We have written to the hunting organisations to make sure our event and the route are known to them. They will not be obliged to ‘not’ hunt, but as the bikes are likely to scare away the animals, they may choose to hunt in different areas from where our route passes through. 

We strongly recommend that you wear bright clothing / high vis when cycling through wooded areas, especially at dawn and dusk. Making noise would also be very useful to alert others to your presence. We would also advise you not to bivvy deep in the woods.

ROUTE FILES

You can download the route files here and view the files here.

MOUNTAIN TRAILS/ROADS

There are small sections of narrow trails/footpaths, as well as high balcony gravel roads, that have no form of barriers and VERY consequential terrain around you. You must be extra vigilant and focused when riding this terrain at night. 

UNFORESEEN ROUTE CHANGES

We have meticulously scouted the route to ensure it’s ready for the event. However, the unpredictable nature of the mountains means you might face unforeseen obstacles, like a road closure or landslide etc. Should this occur, please take photographic evidence and then find an alternative path that prioritises your safety whilst complying with all relevant laws and regulations. Please rejoin the official route at the first available safe point after the obstruction. We would also ask you to let us know via WhatsApp or email.

If we hear of any unforeseen obstruction, we will inform you all via the WhatsApp announcement page (so please make sure you have joined).

LANDSLIDE AFTER AIROLE

At 54km into Stage/Section 1, the route leaves the main road SS20 and passes through the village of Airole on the ‘old’ road, which later becomes a no-entry to cars, but is used as a cycle path to avoid the long tunnels on the main road.

However, after you re-cross the river (km 56 approximately), there has been a landslide. At this point, you need to carefully enter the main road tunnel through the gates. Then, after just a few hundred metres, there will be another gate allowing you to exit the tunnel and rejoin the old road/cycle route. (The exit of the tunnel and the route file might not line up exactly.) Wait until you can hear no noise before entering and exiting the tunnel, to ensure a safe crossing of the road.

COLLE DEL SOMMEILLER

When you arrive at the top of the Colle del Sommeiller, the 4×4 track will run out and you will arrive in a large car park/turning area. At the top of that car park is a sign covered in stickers (shown in the image below). ALL RIDERS MUST take a photo of themselves with this sign as time-dated proof of summiting, as the GPS trackers might not register the out-and-back to the pass. You do not need to send us the image during the event, but you need to keep it on your phone in case it is needed to validate your route completion.

ROAD M2205

The M2205 can be a busy road at times. We would prefer not to use this road, but sadly, there is no other choice. Please ride carefully and make sure you can be seen well at all times, with the use of lights and or high-visibility clothing if necessary. After the village of Isola, there is a paved cycle path, allowing us to get off the busy road.

TOUGH SECTIONS

• The route gets progressively harder. The first third is technically easier but includes more tarmac (we would have preferred less tarmac, but have chosen the best option available in all scenarios). The middle third becomes tougher as the hike-a-bike sections begin. Finally, don’t underestimate the section from CP2 to the finish — it will take longer than you think and is challenging!
• Col des Ayes (162 km, Section 3) – Hike-a-bike for the last section of the ascent and the first section of the descent
• Col des Rochilles (trail starts at 86 km, Section 4) – A very tough hiking trail on the ascent, which involves a long hike-a-bike. There are moments you will be carrying, dragging and shoving your bike up the path, but this section is regarded by most as one of the three highlights of the route, so well worth the effort. The descent is all rideable.
• Col de la Gittaz descent (31 km, Section 5) – After an initial rideable singletrack section, the trail enters a boulder field. The hike-a-bike is a bit tricky, but the trail is always obvious and it doesn’t take too long to get through
• Col de Voza (54 km, Section 5) – This 4×4 track is very steep on both the ascent AND the descent. Mentally prepare yourself for this climb! If there was a better option, we would have chosen it.
• Salanfe/Col du Jorat (106 km, Section 5)  – A VERY steep ascent to the lake, but not technical. Not long after the refuge, the route becomes ridable to the summit. Some hike-a-bike on the top of the descent, depending on your mountain bike skills and the weather.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT LIST

Riders are responsible for their set-up and equipment. However, there is a mandatory equipment list for all riders taking part in the Alps Divide Ultra. This is so we can be sure you have at the very minimum the essential equipment needed for heading out into remote mountainous areas. Equipment checks may be conducted at the start, checkpoints and the finish. Failure to possess mandatory equipment will result in disqualification from the event.

• Certified cycling helmet
• Front light and backlight (French Law)
• Reflective vest – to be worn on the road at night or in poor visibility (French Law)
• Mobile phone – working and charged
• Basic first aid kit – this includes bandages, antiseptic/sterile wipes, medication
• Suitable sleeping system – to be comfortable at altitude in September, where temperatures could fall below freezing
• Shelter – a bivy bag as a minimum
• Down jacket or synthetic equivalent – something warm if you get stuck in cold/wet weather
• Waterproof jacket
• Emergency foil survival blanket 
• Gloves – for weather protection rather than cycling specific. You should have one waterproof pair and one cold weather pair
• ID card (EU citizens) or passport (non-EU)
• Lithium AAA batteries x 4 – if renting a SPOT tracker from us. (We will supply you with a tracker containing new lithium batteries, but they last approximately 5 – 6 days, so you might need to replace them during the event. Lithium batteries are tricky to find in the mountains, so we recommend you bring them with you in your kit.

BIKE CHOICE

The question we get asked the most! There is no clear-cut answer here, as the perfect bike does not exist. Whatever bike you choose to ride, there will be times during the event you wish you had chosen something different. 

A mountain bike with front suspension is the most popular choice. The choice is completely down to how much comfort you need, your bike handling skills and what bike you have available to you. 

There are plenty of paved mountain roads where you want a fast and light setup. However, there is also plenty of rough terrain, with many long rocky descents, where you will be very grateful for the extra comfort of a mountain bike and suspension. There are also a few sections of the route where you will be hiking, regardless of your bike choice.

One thing is for sure, we would recommend very low gearing, definitely less than 1:1, as the climbing is very steep in places and the climbs are long! We also recommend tyres that are at least 50mm / 2.0” wide.

GETTING TO THE START 

Whether you arrive by car, rail, air or by bike, you will find Menton relatively straightforward to get to. 

By train through France, you can take the high-speed TGV train to Marseille, before swapping to regional trains that will take you to Menton. Or you could arrive via Ventimiglia in Italy.

If you are arriving by air, then you will fly into Nice Airport. From there the regional TER trains depart from Nice-St Augustin Station frequently throughout the day. You can either walk to the station or catch one of the trams from either terminal for free. The train is a cheap and easy option but will take approx 1 – 1.5 hours as it is not direct.

You can also cycle from Nice Airport to Menton! A stunning 55km road route along the Côte d’Azur. 

GETTING FROM THE FINISH

If you are looking to fly home, then Geneva airport will be the closest airport.

BY TRAIN TO GENEVA

To travel from Thonon-les-Bains to Geneva by train you will need to take Line 1 on the Léman express. Bikes are allowed on the Léman Express. Bikes packed in a bike box or suitable transport bag are free of charge. For cross-border journeys (France – Switzerland), there is an additional fare for travelling with a bike. You can buy a day pass for the transport of a bike at the cost is CHF 15.- For more information please visit Leman Express.

Once you arrive in Geneva, there are trains from Geneva city centre train station to the airport approximately 8 times an hour at peak hours. The journey takes about 7 minutes.

BY TRAIN TO OTHER PARTS OF FRANCE

If you are travelling to other parts of France, and not into Switzerland for your journey home. Then please refer to the French train information in the above ‘Travelling to the start’ section, for how to travel with your bike.

BY BIKE

It is a 44km easy cycle along the lake to get to Geneva. There are plenty of bike shops in Geneva where you might be able to find a cardboard bike box to pack up your bike for onward travel. 

TRAIN TRAVEL WITH A BIKE IN FRANCE

All SNCF trains allow you to travel with your bike. However, the acceptance rules vary depending on the type of train.

YOUR BIKE ON THE TGV (HIGH SPEED LINE)

On board TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS trains, you have two solutions:

Option A: If your bike is NOT dismantled, you will need to reserve a place for your bike, for a fee of 10€, when purchasing your ticket. There are a limited number of these places available. 

Option B: If your bike IS dismantled and placed in a bag/cover/bike box, with dimensions under 120X90cm, then your bike can travel for free (counted as luggage), does not need reserving and there is no limitation on spaces available. Please note, that from our experience if you arrive with your bike in a cardboard bike box, then you are likely to be turned away, as they are usually larger than the maximum dimensions.

If you are trying to opt for option A, and your search does not show any results, then either an unassembled bicycle cannot be taken on that particular train or there are no more spaces available. You will then need to resort to option B and modify your search criteria by adding “+ a bike” and choosing the “dismantled bike under cover” solution.

YOUR BIKE ON BOARD TER TRAINS (REGIONAL)

On board TER trains: your bike travels free of charge, suspended or placed in a space provided for this purpose. These locations are accessible subject to availability and cannot be reserved. You also have the option of travelling with your dismantled bike in a bag/cover/bike box no bigger than 120X90cm.

YOUR BIKE ON OUIGO TRAINS

On board OUIGO trains: your bike must be folded or dismantled and stored in a bag/cover/bike box no bigger than 120X90cm. It is compulsory to book an “Additional baggage” option, at the price of 5€, when purchasing your ticket.

BIKE BOX/BAG TRANSFER

Included in the registration fee is a bike box/bag transfer service from the start line in Menton to the finish line in Thonon-les-Bains. You will be able to drop off your box/bag with us on the day of departure, 5 Sep 2026, between 09:00 and 11:00. Please bring your bag/box to R Bike Shop, located within the port on Quai Laurenti (43.784127, 7.518191), same place as registration.

Your bike box/bag must be empty, as we will need to flatten cardboard boxes and partially collapse soft bike bags to make sure all bags fit in the van. We will provide parcel tape and soft packing supplies at the finish line for you to rebuild the cardboard boxes and protect your bike.

SMALL PERSONAL BAG TRANSFER

Included in the registration fee is the option to leave a small bag with us (max 30 litre bag), for transport to the finish line. You will be able to drop it with us on the morning of the 5 Sep 2026, between 09:00 – 11:00. Please bring your small bag to R Bike Shop, located within the port on Quai Laurenti (43.784127, 7.518191), same place as registration.

You will need to make your way to the finish line to pick up your belongings. Nothing will be left in the start town of Menton. 

Please do not leave any valuable items in this bag, to avoid any risk of lost items. It is meant just for a change of clothes and a few extra belongings to freshen up with when you arrive at the finish.

BAG AVAILABILITY

If you are forced to scratch from the event, and arrive at the finish by other means, please note your small bag and bike bag/box will only be available at from 16:00, Wednesday 9 Sep and not before.

If you have scratched and are arriving in Thonon-les-Bains to collect your bags, please message us in advance (at least 1 hour before arriving) so we can prepare your bags. As we are not at the finish line 24 hours/day.

IMPORTANT 

We are only able to look after your bike box and your small personal bag until 20:00 on Sunday 13 Sep. If you finish after this time, YOU will need to organise somewhere/someone in Thonon-les-Bains who is willing to look after your bags until you arrive. We will drop off your bags at this place/person for you, but do not take any responsibility for your possessions from this point.

A few rules to preserve the spirit and values of bikepacking events.

RULE #1 – RIDE RESPONSIBLY & SAFELY

You will be riding on roads with public traffic, respect other vehicles and always comply with local laws. It is mandatory to wear a certified cycle helmet at all times whilst cycling. At night or in poor visibility the use of front and rear lights, and high-visibility vests are a legal requirement. Don’t take unnecessary risks. Make sure you sleep enough, sleep deprivation can be dangerous. 

RULE #2 – HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

You must travel by your own human power (e-bikes are not allowed). Drafting is not allowed unless you participate as a pair. Side-by-side riding is allowed temporarily. We don’t want to discourage riders from sharing portions of the route with each other, meeting riders along the way is one of the best bits about events like this, but just keep in the back of your mind the spirit and integrity of riding self-supported. 

RULE #3 – BE SELF-SUFFICIENT

Food, drink and belongings must be carried by you or acquired unplanned en route. Booking accommodation before the event starts is not allowed. You are not allowed to receive third-party support or private resupply, you can only use commercial services available to all participants. However, unexpected and unrequested help en route, “Trail Magic”, is allowed. as these are often the most memorable moments of these events. The pair is considered as a solo entity, they can share all the resources between them, but external assistance is still not allowed.

RULE #4 – CODE OF HONOR

A fair and safe event relies on honourable riders. If you see a fellow rider injured or in danger, your priority is to help them. Likewise, if you’re in danger please ask for help.

RULE #5 – STICK TO THE ROUTE

You must follow the official route we have given you. If the route is blocked by something unexpected (landslide, fallen trees etc – please take photographic evidence), you may leave the route and find a safe way around the interruption before joining the official route again. Intentional shortcuts will impose time penalties. Observance of local laws has priority over following the route track.

You may also leave the route temporarily (to eat, rest, etc.), but you must return to the same point where you left off to continue the ride. In the event of a medical or mechanical emergency, use whatever transportation you need to get help, but return to the same point on the GPX file to continue your ride. 

RULE #6 – HEALTH, INSURANCE & LIABILITY

You must sign and agree with the “Rider Agreement” and be older than 18 years at the start of the event.

You must have good health, and have no contraindications for the practice of multi-day ultra cycling, without assistance, over challenging and mountainous terrain. 

You must have valid liability, death, accident and medical insurance for the duration of the event. Alps Divide (Association Cyclist Alps Divide Non-Profit) will not provide any kind of insurance or emergency rescue. Alps Divide (Association Cyclist Alps Divide Non-Profit) will not be responsible for any direct or indirect damage that may occur to you or other parties. All responsibility lies with you.

RULE #7 – LEAVE NO TRACE

Respect the environment and local communities you will be travelling through. You will be crossing some fragile ecosystems, please respect both the flora and fauna and leave nature unchanged.

RULE #8 – MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

We will provide a list of mandatory equipment that you must carry at all times during the event.

RULE #9 – RESPECT

Please respect other mountain users. Particularly hikers on single-track trails. They have priority, slow down or stop to let them pass.

Please respect staff & volunteers. Alps Divide is only possible thanks to volunteers giving up their time, and sleep, to support you on this adventure. So please be kind.

RULE #10 – TRACKER

Your ride will be validated by the tracker file. Riders are responsible for their tracking device being turned on and having enough battery. Turning off your tracker or long periods of inactivity could impose penalties. Check the tracker regularly. If you have problems with your tracker, please maintain evidence of your ride through other means.

The above rules will be predominantly self-certified. The event is based on trust that your completed ride has been ridden in good faith and rule compliance. However, if that trust is found to be broken, the event directors can impose penalties or disqualification. The event director’s decision is final.

Talk to us. If you are unsure about something and don’t know what to do, just ask.

If you end up in a situation where, for one reason or another, you decide to leave the event, “scratch”. Please inform us immediately via a WhatsApp message and email. Please include as much information as possible regarding the circumstances of your withdrawal from the event, including your full name and cap number.

The phone number and email for this purpose will be listed on your brevet card.

Finding a way to the finish line of the event, to collect your bags and return your tracker, is your responsibility and transportation in case of scratching is not included in the registration fee. 

If you have had to scratch from the ultra and don’t get to the finish line in Thonon-les-Bains, you must return the tracker to us by the 30 Sep 2026. Please be aware that the tracker is your responsibility until it arrives back with us, therefore, we recommend you send it with an insured service and keep proof of postage.

We understand that sometimes life doesn’t pan out quite as you had planned, and something might arise that means you might no longer be able to participate in the event. So we have tried to create a refund policy that is as flexible as it can be, considering the work and the expenses we encounter many months in advance during the event organisation.

• Before the 1st of April 2026: 75% refund
• Before the 1st of June 2026: 50% refund
• From the 1st of June 2026: 0% refund

If the event is cancelled as a result of COVID-19 local restrictions, natural disasters, war, strike, legal interventions, major accidents during the event, pandemics, lockdowns or other unforeseen causes, Alps Divide (Association Cycliste Alps Divide) will reschedule the event. If this happens, you will be able to choose between two options: Firstly, to keep the place for the new rescheduled date; Secondly, for a limited time, a refund of 50% of the entry fee. Once the event has begun, no refund will be offered if it is cancelled, postponed or rerouted. In case of adverse weather or risky conditions, the track might be partially rerouted. No refunds will be offered in this case.

In case of emergency, please use the following numbers.

France            112

Italy                 112      
Switzerland    144

We highly recommend that you download the free Echo SOS app onto the first page of your phone. Use this app when making an emergency call, as it automatically uses the right phone number for your location. It also automatically transmits your location the second you trigger the call. This means the emergency services have your exact coordinates straight away and prevent mistakes being made, particularly if you are in a country where you don’t speak the language fluently.

We will have three media cars out on the route capturing the event. Any images taken by our media crews will be available to you for free for ‘personal use’ after the event. If you wish to use the photos for anything other than personal use, such as sponsors social media feeds, commercial or business purposes, magazine articles, marketing online or in print, then you will need to contact the photographer who took the photo and discuss terms with them directly.

We do not allow any individual media crews.