Randonnee Du Telethon - La Roche-sur-yon

Randonnee du Telethon is a low-key road, gravel, and walking event held in La Roche-sur-Yon. Participants gather at the Office des Sports Yonnais on Impasse Joseph Guillemot. The event takes place in early December, with a brief morning welcome period. Registration is completed on-site. The entry fee is 8 euros for adults without a cycling license, and 5 euros for club members and those under 18. The road cycling routes cover approximately 74 km with 468 m of elevation gain or 58 km with 361 m. The gravel route is about 52 km with 204 m of climbing, with all routes described as easy. A shorter route is available for walkers, noted as 6 km in one announcement and 10 km in another. Cyclo Touristes Yonnais is the organizing body. The event's purpose is straightforward: all proceeds benefit AFM-Telethon.