Rando All-Mountain

Take height ! 

Always fun and majestic, the Rando All-Mountain has been transformed with a track 100% revisited. On a playful long loop, take in the best singletracks of Samoëns.

INFORMATION

Enduro Electric LAPIERRE

Electrify your day !

Enduro LAPIERRE

100% Pleasure - 100% Ride

Kicking off Vélo Vert Festival with a bang is the Enduro Haibike, reviving enduro racing in its original shape with a “rally” format where all uplifts are under your own pedal power. 

Racers depart two by two every 20 seconds, in the order of your choice and with the rider of your choice. 

INFORMATION

Veloctambule

Ride under the stars! 

Unusual and spellbinding, the Veloctambule is 2 loops of 10 & 20 km to discover the Giffre valley under starlight. On MTB or hybrid, take part in this special night time adventure full of surprises along the way! 

Mythic Chrono EKOÏ

For lovers of a challenge, and real mountain riding, the Mythic Chrono lives up to its name year after year.

The race for riders wanting to push their limits, getting MTB back to its roots on real mountain trails. With some of the greatest French and International XC Marathon riders lining up for the start, there’s no question about this course being technically and physically challenging. For racers looking for UCI points, the 2022 edition is a Marathon UCI Classe 2.

INFORMATION

Depart : Saturday 4 June 2022 - 8.00am (Fixed departure time - Closes 30 min after this)

Start point : Samoëns

Finish point : Samoëns

Podium : 5.00pm close to the Show area

Label UCI : Marathon UCI Classe 2

Distance : Curren ride

Height gain/loss: Current ride

Estimated time for racers vying for the podium: 4h

Estimated time for anyone planning on enjoying the views and 

meandering down: 9h

Type of event: XC marathon. To ride this you will need endurance, technical riding skills and be able to manage your effort

Ideal bike: hardtail or full suspension with 100 to 120mm

Number of places : 300

Categories : 

Seniors (19-29 years) / Masters 1 (30-39 years) / Masters 2 (40-49 years) / Masters 3 (50 years +) / Women (17-39 years) / Masters Women (40 years +) / Scratch Men / Scratch Women

Food & Drink stops : 5 feed stations along the way

Rules : coming soon

Timing cut off: will be announced shortly

Required equipment: 

- CE certified helmet and gloves

- Mobile telephone and ability to carry 800ml of water 

Needed for registration:

1. Medical certificate confirming you can take part in cycle racing or a race licence

2. Parental authorisation obligatory for minors

Pick up your registration on Thursday 2 June from 2 to 7pm, Friday 3 June from 7am to 7pm and Saturday 4 June from 7 to 7.30am close to the Show in Le Bois aux Dames at Samoëns.

Mythic Rando EKOÏ

INFORMATION

Depart : Saturday 4 June 2022 - 8.15am (Fixed departure time - Closes 30 min after this)

Start/Finish point : Samoëns

Distance : Current ride

Height gain/loss : Current ride

Estimated time for racers vying for the podium : 4h30

Estimated time for anyone planning on enjoying the views and 

meandering down : 9h

Type of event : To ride this you will need endurance, technical riding skills and be able to manage your effort

Ideal bike : hardtail or full suspension with 100 to 120mm

Number of places : 300

Food & Drink stops : 5 feed stations along the way

Rules : coming soon

Timing cut off : will be announced shortly

Required equipment: 

- CE certified helmet and gloves

- Mobile telephone and ability to carry 800ml of water 

Needed for registration:

1. Medical certificate confirming you can take part in cycle racing or a race licence

2. Parental authorisation obligatory for minors

Pick up your registration on Thursday 2 June from 2 to 7pm, Friday 3 June from 7am to 7pm and Saturday 4 June from 7 to 7.45am close to the Show in Le Bois aux Dames at Samoëns.

X-Mountain Electric SCHWALBE

INFORMATION

Depart: Saturday 04 June 2022 - 10.30 am ( Fixed departure time - signage taken down 30 min after this)

Start / Finish point : Samoëns

Podium: 5.00pm close to the Show

Distance: 40 km

Height gain/loss: 1300 m D+ / 1150 m D-

Estimated time for anyone targeting the win: 2h15

Estimated time for anyone planning on enjoying the views and 

meandering down: 6h

Type of event: MTB event taking in the best of the mountains, the 40 km route alternates between technical sections and physically demanding sections on some of the greatest trails in the Giffre Valley.

Ideal bike: hardtail or full suspension with 100 to 130 mm

Number of places: 100

Categories: 

Cadets (15-16 years) / Juniors (17-18 years) / Seniors (19-29 years) / Masters 1 (30-39 years) / Masters 2 (40-49 years) / Masters 3 (50 years +) / Women (15-39 years) / Masters Women (40 years +) / Scratch Men / Scratch Women

Food & Drink stops : 3

Rules: coming soon

Timing cut off: will be announced shortly

Required equipment: CE certified helmet and gloves

Needed for registration:

1. Medical certificate confirming you can take part in cycle racing or a race licence

2. Parental authorisation obligatory for minors

Pick up your registration on Thursday 02 June from 2 to 7pm, Friday 03 June from 7am to 7pm and Saturday 04 June from 7am to 10am in the Registration close to the show in Le Bois aux Dames in Samoëns.

X-Mountain Chrono SCHWALBE

Fun challenge !

Little sister of the Mythic Chrono, the X-Mountain Chrono Schwalbe has packed the best of the Giffre Valley trails into a shorter ride.

Between singletracks, freshly made trails in the woods, forest tracks, technical descents and physically demanding sections, this all new race of 40km has got everything to get you hooked…. 

INFORMATION

Depart : Saturday 04 June 2022 - 10.45am ( Fixed departure time - signage taken down 30 min after this)

Start / Finish point : Samoëns

Podium : 5.00pm close to the Show

Distance : 40 km

Height gain/loss : 1300 m D+ / 1150 m D- 

Estimated time for anyone targeting the win :  2h15

Estimated time for anyone planning on enjoying the views and 

meandering down : 6h

Type of event: MTB event taking in the best of the mountains, the 40 km route alternates between technical sections and physically demanding sections on some of the greatest trails in the Giffre Valley.

Ideal bike : hardtail or full suspension with 100 to 130 mm

Number of places : 300

Categories  : 

Cadets (15-16 years) / Juniors (17-18 years) / Seniors (19-29 years) / Masters 1 (30-39 years) / Masters 2 (40-49 years) / Masters 3 (50 years +) / Women (15-39 years) / Masters Women (40 years +) / Scratch Men / Scratch Women

Food & Drink stops : 3

Rules : Coming soon

Timing cut off : will be announced shortly

Required equipment : CE certified helmet and gloves

Needed for registration :

1. Medical certificate confirming you can take part in cycle racing or a race licence

2. Parental authorisation obligatory for minors

Pick up your registration on Thursday 02 June from 2 to 7pm, Friday 03 June from 7am to 7pm and Saturday 04 June from 7am to 9.30am in the Registration close to the show in Le Bois aux Dames in Samoëns.

X-Mountain Rando Electric SCHWALBE

X-Mountain Rando SCHWALBE

Kids Race

The champions of the future!

For this new edition, Vélo Vert Festival is giving tomorrow’s champions the chance to shine on a specially designed racetrack.  

On this fun loop, young riders can take part in a race with a festive atmosphere. It’s taking part that counts!

INFORMATION

Depart : Saturday 04 June 2022 - 1:00 pm

Start/Finish point : Samoëns

Podium : 4.00pm

Distance : different length tours for each category

Type of event : Coming soon

Ideal bike : hardtail or fully rigid 

Number of places : 200

Rules : Coming soon

Categories:

Poussins et Poussines (7-8 years girls/boys) / Pupilles Garçons et Filles (9-10 years girls/boys) / Benjamins et Benjamines (11-12 years girls/boys) / Minimes Garçons et Filles (13-14 years girls/boys)

Snack : 1

Required equipment : CE certified helmet and long fingered gloves

Needed for registration :

1. Medical certificate confirming you can take part in cycle racing or a race licence

2. Parental authorisation obligatory for minors

Pick up your registration on Thursday 02 June from 2 to 7pm, Friday 03 June from 7am to 7pm, Saturday 04 June from 7am to 3pm close to the Show in Le Bois aux Dames in Samoëns.

Gravel Heroes HUTCHINSON - 100 WITH Timing

After a super ecperience on the Gravel Camp and Ultra last year, the organization of the Vélo Vert Festival change the way of the ride and presents its latest creation, the Gravel Heroes HUTCHINSON. Adventure, conviviality, discovery and time segments. The heroines and heroes of the ride will have to use their superpowers. 

Version GRINDER WITH Timing :

With a start from Villard-de-Lans, the rider will on an 100km ride drawed on forgotten road, forest trails and Giffre Valley. Between adventure and great outdoors, conviviality and fun, the riders gonna test themeself on three timed segments varied and playful. 

DATE

Sunday, June 5, 2022

TIME

8:00 AM

DEPARTURE SPOT :
ESPACE LE BOIS AUX DAMES - Samoëns

Pass Festival	Pass PREMIUM
41 €	FREE

Gravel Heroes HUTCHINSON - 100

After a super experience on the Gravel Camp and Ultra last year, the organization of the Vélo Vert Festival change the way of the ride and presents its latest creation, the Gravel Heroes HUTCHINSON. Adventure, conviviality, discovery and time segments. The heroines and heroes of the ride will have to use their superpowers. 

Version GRINDER WITHOUT Timing :

With a start from Samoëns, the rider will on an 100km ride drawed on forgotten road, forest trails and Giffre Valley. Between adventure and great outdoors, conviviality and fun, the riders gonna enjoy the view on varied and playful track. 

DATE

Sunday, June 5, 2022

TIME

8:00 AM

DEPARTURE SPOT :
ESPACE LE BOIS AUX DAMES - Samoëns

Pass Festival	Pass PREMIUM
37 €	FREE

Gravel Heroes HUTCHINSON - 60

After a super experience on the Gravel Camp and Ultra last year, the organization of the Vélo Vert Festival change the way of the ride and presents its latest creation, the Gravel Heroes HUTCHINSON. Adventure, conviviality, discovery and time segments. The heroines and heroes of the ride will have to use their superpowers. 

Version TOURER :

With a start from Samoëns, the rider will on an 60km ride drawed on forgotten road, forest trails and Giffre Valley. Between adventure and great outdoors, conviviality and fun, the riders gonna enjoy the view with varied and playful track. 

DATE

Sunday, June 5, 2022

TIME

8:15 AM

DEPARTURE SPOT :
ESPACE LE BOIS AUX DAMES - Samoëns

Pass Festival	Pass PREMIUM
31 €	FREE

Electric Experience LAPIERRE - Chrono

Electric Race LAPIERRE - Rando

The Vélo Vert Festival golden ticket !

Experience Lapierre has been created for the E-mountain bike hooked. This trail in four-leaf clover shape (what a luck!) is located at the event departure.

There is three  laps one of 18,5 km, one of 17,5 km and one of 23 km. Be assure they have been scrutinise traced on the most beautiful trail of Samoëns and Morillon in order to make sure all the "e-festival-goer " will live a magical time of Mountain bike.

According to your shape, your technical level or even your bike battery life, the Electric Experience LAPIERRE gives you the opportunity to recharge or change your battery in between loops.

This concept pledge an intense "experience" above 6 time-control segments with: way down, or way up ( 2 by laps) and  hot-scent.

Rando Découverte Electric CUBE

Love at first sight in the Giffre Valley!

The ride for gourmet lovers and eBike fiends! 

The organisation have baked up a trail that’s designed around a cultural and gourmet theme, specially adapted for eBikes.

INFORMATION

Depart: Sunday 05 June 2022 - 9:30 am

Start/Finish point: Samoëns

Distance: Coming soon

Height gain/loss: Coming soon

Type of event: MTB ride using the Giffre Valley, panoramic trails, singletracks and gourmet food stops

Ideal bike: hardtail or full suspension with 100 to 130 mm travel

Number of places: 200

Rules: coming soon

Suitable from: 12 years (minors must be accompanied by an adult)

Food & Drink stops: 2

Required equipment: CE certified helmet and gloves

Needed for registration:

1. Medical certificate not necessary

2. Parental authorisation obligatory for minors

Pick up your registration on Thursday 02 June from 2 to 7pm, Friday 03 June from 7am to 7pm, Saturday 04 June from 7am to 7pm and Sunday 05 June from 8 to 10.30am close to the show in Le Bois aux Dames in Samoëns.

Rando Découverte CUBE

Trails, views and local flavours...

The ride for gourmet lovers. The organisation have been busy in the kitchen and on the trails, to bake up a route that’s designed around a gourmet theme, to get your mouth watering with local flavours and end the weekend in style.

INFORMATION

Depart: Sunday 05 June 2022 - 9:45 am

Start/Finish point : Samoëns

Distance : Current ride

Height gain/loss : Current ride 

Type of event : MTB ride in the Fer-à-Cheval Circus and gourmet food stops

Ideal bike : hardtail or full suspension with 100 to 130 mm travel

Number of places : 300

Rules : coming soon

Suitable from : 12 years (minors must be accompanied by an adult)

Food & Drink stops : 2

Required equipment : CE certified helmet and gloves

Needed for registration :

1. Medical certificate not necessary

2. Parental authorisation obligatory for minors

Pick up your registration on Thursday 02 June from 2 to 7pm, Friday 03 June from 7am to 7pm, Saturday 04 June from 7am to 7pm and Sunday 05 June from 8 to 9.30am close to the show in Le Bois aux Dames in Samoëns.

Rando Famille

A ride all together

The typical ride accessible to all, to discover in Family or with friends.

An easy and playful track, enabling to fully enjoy the Giffre Valley landscape and family during this ride 10 or 15km long.

INFORMATION

Depart: Sunday 05 June 2022 - 10.00 am (Fixed departure time - Closes 30 min after this)

Start/Finish point : Samoëns

Distance: 10 or 15 km

Height gain/loss : 50 m +/- 

Estimated time for speedy riders : 1h00

Estimated time for anyone planning on enjoying the views and meandering down : 2h30

Type of event : 10 or 15 km bike ride accessible to everyone

Ideal bike : hybrid, hardtail or full-suspension with 100 to 130mm travel

Number of places : 350

Rules : coming soon

Suitable from : 4 years (minors must be accompanied by an adult)

Food & Drink stops : 1

Required equipment : CE certified helmet and gloves

Needed for registration:

1. Medical certificate not necessary

2. Parental authorisation obligatory for minors

Pick up your registration on Thursday 2 June from to 2 to 7 pm, or Friday 3 June from 7am to 7am, or Saturday 4 June from 7am to 7 pm, or Sunday 5 June from 7 to 10am. Registration situated close to Le Bois aux Dames at Samoëns.