La Vertical Rose 2026

La Vertical Rose is a short, steep road race in Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, France. Held in an urban setting in mid-October, the entire race covers just 100 meters, ascending a vertical course of 280 steps. This event resembles a stair-climb sprint more than a typical road race, featuring a single loop with an immediate, demanding effort. The 100-meter vertical race is the primary and most popular distance, listed by Openchrono alongside local events like Le Tour du Rachais and Le Tour des Chartreux.