Lе Rоc d'Azé 2026

Le Roc d'Azé is a late-August cycling event held in Saône-et-Loire, within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of eastern France. Participants can select from mountain bike, gravel, or road routes, accommodating those who prefer rugged trails, mixed-surface journeys, or paved road challenges. The longest route is a 92 km road ride featuring 1,630 m of elevation gain, while shorter options extend down to a 20 km mountain bike route with 270 m of climbing. The routes have hills rather than flat terrain, particularly the 50 km mountain bike course with 1,530 m of climbing and the 60 km gravel course with 1,140 m. The vicinity of Azé also offers participants convenient additions to their trip before or after the race: Cluny and its abbey, wine tasting in Beaune, the Roche de Solutré natural landmark, and Mâcon situated on the Saône river. The event appears to be a local French cycling weekend focused on climbing, rural roads, and visits to classic Burgundy sites after the rides conclude.