PYR’EPIC

 

THE All Mountain Raid by LOURDES VTT

The idea is simple, connect the Pic du Midi to Lourdes, over 2 days, stopping off at Cauterets. All on pure Pyrenean trails.

Why MTB All Mountain Raid? Because we offer a race in Raid format, fully timed, with a 2x steeper descent!

This is the definition of "All Mountain" according to LOURDES VTT.

 
 
 
 
 

Pic du Midi, Cauterets, Lourdes

Discover the great Midi-Pyrenees scenery through pure Pyrenean trails...

120km, 4600m d+ et 9000m d-

of pure happiness!

THE COURSE

The PYR’EPIC is a fully timed MTB raid course. Classification will be established on the total time of all the stages.

- Stage 1 (Saturday): Pic du Midi in Cauterets village, 55km 1950d + 3950d-, individual start every 20 seconds

- Stage 2 (Sunday): Cauterets summit station in Lourdes, 57km 2450d + 4300d-, individual start every 20 seconds following classification of stage 1

- Stage 3 (Sunday): Pic du Jer summit in Lourdes, 8km 200d + 750d-, start according to order and difference of finishing place position in stage 2

In total 120km 4600d + 9000d-. The Pic du Midi, Cauterets and Pic du Jer ski lifts will be used to get to the start of the stages.

Please note, data based on the 2018 edition and subject to change.

 
 

Safety Recommendations

The PYR’EPIC takes place in high elevation on a technical and sometimes isolated bike track. It is recommended to already regularly practice "mountain biking" to participate in the PYR’EPIC. The weather can also play an important role in the difficulty of this event. Departures will take place at 2877m and 2300m altitude with part of the course at over 2000m, even at this time the weather conditions can be extreme. Please take note of this before registering for PYR’EPIC.

The Electric MTB event

Same route, same format, different bike. An alternative classification is established. Below are the characteristics of the accepted bikes:

  • Max power 250W

  • Cut-off at 25 km / h

  • Compulsory pedaling for assistance

  • 1 replacement battery maximum per day, to be carried by the participant

  • Declaration to organizers of the 2 batteries