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From September 26 to 28, 2025, the Gravel Fever festival returns to Grand Châtellerault (Vienne) for a third edition, after two successful events in 2023 and 2024. This year, the event will host the very first French Gravel Championships, organized by the French Cycling Federation (FFC). Registrations are already open.
The French Gravel Championships: a historic first
For the first time, the French Gravel Championships will be held as part of Gravel Fever. Open to a wide audience, these championships include FFC licensees and non-licensees, men and women, from the U17 category up to 70 years and over.
In total, 22 French Champion titles will be awarded. Competitions will take place on different courses, adapted to age categories and levels.
Gravel Fever: courses for all audiences
Gravel Fever maintains its inclusive spirit with options for all participants, whether competitors or amateurs. Six untimed gravel courses will be offered (50 km, 80 km duo, 120 km, 150 km, 200 km and 500 km), as well as a free 25 km family ride, named Gravel Fever Free. The latter, accessible to all types of bikes and all levels, will feature musical, gastronomic and heritage entertainment to promote the Grand Châtellerault territory.
New for the 2025 edition: an untimed 200 km course makes its appearance, offering a new option for long-distance enthusiasts.
A festive and friendly weekend
Throughout the weekend, participants and visitors can enjoy various activities: a foodtrucks area, a convivial after-race, free cycling activities and an exhibitors’ village. Twenty players from the cycling sector will be present on Saturday and Sunday to present their products and innovations.
Refreshment stops will be organized in several towns crossed, such as Scorbé-Clairvaux, Lencloître, Colombiers, Dissay, Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, Les Ormes, Oyré, La Roche-Posay, Angles-sur-l’Anglin and Thuré, offering participants moments of pause in a warm atmosphere.
Detailed weekend program
Friday, September 26, 2025
10:00 AM: Gravel Fever Ultra 500 (departure from the Terrasses de l’Observatoire de Meudon towards Grand Châtellerault).
Saturday, September 27, 2025
7:00 AM: Gravel Fever 200 (untimed ride).
10:00 AM: French U19 men’s and women’s Championships.
10:02 AM: French U17 men’s and women’s Championships.
10:05 AM: Gravel Fever 50 and Gravel Fever Duo 80 (untimed rides).
3:00 PM: Gravel Fever Free (free family ride).
Sunday, September 28, 2025
8:30 AM: French Elite men’s Championships and age categories 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59.
8:40 AM: French Elite women’s Championships, age categories 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, and Master men 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
8:50 AM: Gravel Fever 150 and Gravel Fever 120 (untimed rides).
An event supported by partners and local stakeholders
The organization of Gravel Fever and the French Championships is handled by France Vélo Événements, in partnership with the FFC. The courses were designed by Sylvain Chavanel, a former professional cyclist from Châtellerault, who uses his knowledge of the territory to propose routes adapted to gravel riding.
Event partners include Grand Châtellerault, the City of Châtellerault, the Department of Vienne, Alltricks, Matchy and Škoda for Gravel Fever, as well as CIC and Alé for the French Championships.
Michel Callot, president of the FFC, declared: « The FFC is delighted to organize the first French Gravel Championship during Gravel Fever. Grand Châtellerault has demonstrated its potential for this discipline, and the event will combine competition and conviviality for all audiences. »
Jean-Pierre Abelin, president of the Grand Châtellerault urban community and mayor of Châtellerault, added: « Hosting the first French Gravel Championships is a source of pride. Cycling has been part of our history for over two centuries, and Gravel Fever contributes to promoting our territory while valuing the principles of cycling. »
For more information and to register, visit the official Gravel Fever website.
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