Les Frimas de Quarré

Les Frimas de Quarré is a one-day autumn event in Quarré-les-Tombes, a village in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It focuses on off-road mountain biking, walking, and Nordic walking, offering 13 km, 25 km, and 45 km routes instead of a single race distance. Participants sign in from early morning at the gymnasium before starting together in a group. The event is organized under the UFOLP federation, maintaining low fees with a discount for UFOLP license holders. The routes consist of single loops crossing natural terrain, public parks, and town sections. The 45 km mountain-bike loop is the main attraction and the most chosen option, while the 13 km distance provides a shorter route for walkers and Nordic walkers to participate on the same day. The organization is practical and community-oriented, featuring ample refreshment stops, showers, bike-washing facilities, a number plate for each participant, and a small gift at the finish. The event also supports a charitable cause, contributing to its community ride-and-walk atmosphere over a purely competitive one.