Offroad Allauch-Pichauris 2027

Offroad Allauch-Pichauris is a March mountain bike raid in the hills above Allauch, within the Parc départemental de Pichauris near Marseille. Organized by Amicale Cycliste Marseille Est, it is on the official Fédération Française de Cyclisme calendar. The event features a timed VTT race with 56, 31, and 26 km options. A non-timed family ride is offered for regular mountain bikes and e-bikes over 10, 26, or 41 km. The family version is open to participants aged 10 and up, and the race also counts for the Coupe Région Sud from the U19 category. The main 56 km race follows a three-loop course through the Garlaban and Étoile massifs, bringing riders back through the central area while completing a long off-road route. Pierre-Alexandre Dupuis describes the format as a large loop emphasizing bike handling, improvisation, and terrain exploration, with top finishers expected around 2h30 to 2h45. Approximately 200 riders are anticipated for this edition, following a previous event that attracted 400 participants. This event continues the tradition of an older Provençal mountain bike raid that started in Marseille as Raid SFR Cassis, later known as Offroad Cassis, which once drew 5,000 competitors before ending due to a lack of partner support. Remi Groslambert, a leading French XC Marathon rider and past winner, is a notable competitor in the 56 km race.