Rallye Des Châtaignes Souvenir François Cadiou - Villeneuve-le-roi 2026

Rallye des Châtaignes - Souvenir François Cadiou is an October cycling randonnée starting at Gymnase Paul Painlevé in Villeneuve-le-Roi, south of Paris. Participants register in the morning at Avenue Paul Painlevé and select one of two road routes: a 40 km ride or an 80 km option, both featuring moderate hills instead of mountainous terrain. La Randonnée du Sourire organizes this event, which honors François Cadiou, the club’s first president. The rally attracts club cyclists from across Val-de-Marne; previous events have seen over 120 participants even in inclement weather. The entry fee is modest for adults and waived for those under 18, lending it the character of a local club gathering rather than a competitive race.