{"id":94055,"date":"2025-05-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/?p=94055"},"modified":"2025-04-30T22:59:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T20:59:48","slug":"cycling-and-mountain-biking-in-devoluy-this-summer-discover-all-the-new-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/velo-et-vtt-le-devoluy-muscle-son-jeu-cet-ete-decouvrez-toutes-les-nouveautes\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling and mountain biking: discover all the new features in D\u00e9voluy this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

The D\u00e9voluy<\/a>the mountain region between the Dr\u00f4me and Hautes-Alpes, is becoming increasingly popular as a cycling destination. Gravel, mountain biking, raids, cyclosportives: the destination is multiplying the formats, routes and events to appeal to two-wheeled enthusiasts. Here's a round-up of the major new events to be discovered this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new gravel route to explore the high plateaux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It's one of the summer's major new features: the Tour du D\u00e9voluy gravel route is now officially signposted and available online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> <\/strong>Everything you need to know about the major redevelopment of the La Joue du Loup and Superd\u00e9voluy leisure centres<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

46km in length and 1,200m in positive gradient, it combines 24km of tracks and 22km of secondary roads, in a demanding route classified red by the French Cycling Federation. A beautiful, wild loop through the varied landscapes of the Massif.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

L'\u00c9terlou goes into raid mode for its 17th edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An emblematic event at the start of the summer, L'\u00c9terlou returns on 5 and 6 July 2025, with a major new feature: a timed raid format, to be completed in one or two days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the programme: 98km, 3,900m D+ and 4,600m D-, in technical and grandiose terrain. This challenge complements the more accessible Sunday rides, which attract almost 1,000 mountain bikers every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A joint trophy with the Ultra Raid de la Meije<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another innovation: L'\u00c9terlou is teaming up with the Ultra Raid de la Meije to create a 100 % Hautes-Alpes trophy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE: <\/strong>D\u00e9voluy: a sensational new activity is coming this summer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best times accumulated over the two raids will give rise to a final ranking, to be announced on 14 September 2025 at the Meije. It's a great way to showcase the achievements of mountain bikers in two of the region's major events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two new technical mountain bike routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two new mountain bike routes have been added to the D\u00e9voluy range, offering 16 FFC-approved circuits covering 306km of waymarked trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Col de Rabou<\/strong> 17 km - 715 m D+ - black grading (or red for VTTAE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pied de Faraut<\/strong> 24 km - 910 m D+ - black grading (or red for VTTAE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    These routes are aimed at experienced mountain bikers, with uphill profiles on gravel tracks and fun single descents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The 10 days of cycling: a rich and accessible programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    From 29 June to 9 July, D\u00e9voluy is launching its 10 Days of Cycling, a packed programme of events for all ages and abilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 29 June<\/strong> : Altitude 1664<\/em>cyclosportive around the Faraut massif<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 30 June<\/strong> : Classic R\u00e9gion Sud U19<\/em>a cycling race dedicated to young talent in the PACA region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 July<\/strong> : Mountain biking galore!<\/em> activities and introductory courses at the Superd\u00e9voluy leisure centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 5 and 6 July<\/strong> : Raid & Rando VTT L'\u00c9terlou<\/em> and opening of the Bike Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 8th July<\/strong> : Family Mountain Bike Challenge<\/em> at La Joue du Loup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 9th July<\/strong> : Family Mountain Bike Challenge<\/em> in Superd\u00e9voluy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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