Eterlou mountain bike trek and raid 5 and 6 July 2025

For one weekend, the Rando VTT l’Éterlou is back, with an added raid format! In a spirit of conviviality, you’ll discover or rediscover the Dévoluy’s most beautiful spots, from small, committed singles to specially prepared trails. As a family, with friends or on your own, you’ll be able to choose from a range of routes, each with its own set of new sections.

For the more motivated, the raid format gives you the choice of an 80km route over one or two days!

You can’t change a winning team: a good dose of good humour, carefully prepared trails, tasty refreshments and, above all, new features on the chosen routes!

SaturdayA night walkBBQ on the route

07:305 and 6 July2025

Walking formatSeveral routes100% pleasure

Raid formatOver 1 or 2 days100% adrenalin

FreeActivities for kidsDiscover

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Focus on the challenge Eterlou Trophy - La Meije

The l’Eterlou raid organised in Le Dévoluy on 5 and 6 July, and the Ultra Raid de La Meije organised in La Grave on 13 and 14 September, are joining forces to organise a challenge made up of the 2 events: le Trophée l’Eterlou – La Meije!

An extraordinary sporting challenge, 100% Hautes-Alpes, which will allow participants to ride through the sumptuous landscapes of the Dévoluy massif and the Meije country.

Well established in the mountain bike raid calendar, the two events have much more than just mountain biking in common. Commitment, love of their region and conviviality unite the two organising teams, who this year are creating a challenge open to all participants registered for the two events. The trophy will be awarded in two formats:

Competitors who have taken part in the 1-day Raid to L’Éterlou and the 1-day Raid Ultra to la Meije
Competitors who have taken part in the 2-day Raid to L’Éterlou and the 2-day Raid Ultra to la Meije

Programme

The raid

Please note: mountain biking requires good physical condition, a mountain bike and suitable equipment. ATVs are not permitted on the raid event. Only for adults.

The routes are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Distances and vertical drops may vary slightly.

Over 1 day

Friday, July 4: plate collection, from 5 to 8 p.m., and mandatory briefing, at 7:30 p.m. at the Superdévoluy sports centre.

Saturday, July 5: 98km and 3900 D+, 6 a.m. start from Superdévoluy, finish at Saint Disdier.

Over 2 days

Friday, July 4: plate collection, from 5 to 8 p.m., and mandatory briefing, at 7:30 p.m. at the Superdévoluy sports centre

Saturday, July 5: 53km and 2400 D+, 6 a.m. start from Superdévoluy, arrival at Saint Disdier.

Sunday, July 6: 45km and 1600 D+, 7 a.m. start from Saint Disdier, arrival at Saint Disdier.

Hiking

The routes are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Distances and gradients may vary slightly.

The nocturne7 or 15km

Saturday evening will see the ever-popular night loop starting from Superdévoluy, with a barbecue along the way! A fun route suitable for everyone, on a mountain bike or ATV. <Helmets and headlamps compulsory.

The loop13km

A short but demanding loop starting from Saint Disdier. Rated blue for mountain bikes and green for ATVs.

Not even afraid27 or 33km

A 33km loop with 1000m of elevation gain starting from Saint Disdier. The route ends at Saint Disdier at the 27th km, allowing you to stop earlier if you feel tired.

Sharpen your calves45km

A 45km looping route starting from Saint Disdier. Identical route to day 2 of the raid (with a staggered start). Difficult route reserved for experts. With a VTTAE, make sure you have a bike suitable for technical terrain and enough battery power.

The 2-day tour98km

Route identical to the “2-day raid” format, but non-timed, and accessible to VTTAEs. Departure delayed from the raid.

53km and 2300D+, then 45km and 1600D+, this ride requires good physical condition and suitable equipment. Beware of the autonomy of VTTAEs!

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Practical info

Car park and shuttle bus
Hiking packages
Accommodation tips

For participants in the 1-day raid:

A shuttle bus and guarded bike park will take you from Saint Disdier to Superdévoluy (more info to come). A car park in Saint Disdier will be available

For participants in the 2-day raid – stage 1:

A shuttle bus and a guarded bike park will take you from Saint Disdier to Superdévoluy (more info to come). A car park at Saint Disdier will be available

Shuttle service : Friday 4 July, from 5pm to 9pm (briefing at 7.30pm) and Saturday 5 July, from 5am to 7am and from 1pm to 6pm (no bike trailers on the shuttles)

Guarded bike park: at the Superdévoluy sports centre on Friday night.

For randos participants:

A car park at Saint Disdier will be available (departure and arrival of randos at Saint Disdier)

Sunday
On Sunday only*, 3 mountain bike trails:
*with or without lunch.
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Weekend pack
Saturday:
- Night hike 7 or 15km with a BBQ and country concert on the route.
Sunday:
- 3 hike routes from 13 km to 45 km to choose from, with or without lunch.
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Have you found your route? Get motivated, why not with your family and/or friends and register online from 3 March 2024!

Take advantage of our all-inclusive offer for the Eterlou 2025 hike!In a single booking, gain access to accommodation in Superdévoluy or La Joue du Loup for 2 to 7 people, as well as registrations for the full package (night hike and barbecue + Sunday hike of your choice with lunch).

Stay from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 July 2025.

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