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Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31, 2026

2-day lake tour

Dates

May 30 and 31, 2026

Distance

104 to 108 km

Vertical rise

6,300 to 6,700 m

Registrations

Complete

  • *The exact distances and gradients will be communicated once we have the necessary administrative authorizations.

A 2-day tour of the lake

A 2-day adventure

We'd like to make you aware of the difficulty of the tOur du lac course! 

The 2-day lake tour will not be 100% identical to the lake tour. On the first day, you'll do the same course as the tOur du lac. On the second day, however, you'll do the Shokz half-tur du lac route, which is why the distance is greater than for the 1-day tOur du lac.

We remind you that if you are out of time on Day 1, you will not be able to leave Doussard on Day 2. 

In 2026, it will be the 15th edition of the adidas TERREX MaXi-Race (no edition in 2020 because of the Covid). For this 15th edition, the local authorities and organizers have worked together to offer you a unique course, better adapted to the changing weather conditions from year to year. Indeed, in recent years, hot weather has impacted on the Race , and thunderstorms at the end of the day have often forced us to switch to "fallback courses". So, in collaboration with local authorities and alpacists, we have redesigned the route 100%. The aim was to have shaded areas during the hottest periods and more easily secured areas at the end of the day. Of course, all the while retaining iconic sections with views of Mont-Blanc, the lake and the mountains at sunrise and sunset!

This year, the tOur du lac will be going in the opposite direction to previous editions, i.e. clockwise.

The first mountain to be climbed on Day 1 will be the Massif du Veyrier, and the routes will be adapted to suit the fact that we'll be climbing it at night and during the start phase (route kept secret). For most of you, sunrise will be at a point with a magical panoramic view. On Day 2, a few kilometers from the finish and just before the last refreshment point, you'll enjoy a 360° view, then a descent to the edge of the lake to reach the finish.

More on the Race

Race profile

Day 1

Day 2

Day 1

  • Starting point: Annecy , near MaXi-Village (exact location provided with the GPX track)

“The SAS values” are provided for informational purposes only; some variations may occur. Additionally, the SASs were established on October 31 based on your Betrail performance index at that time. It is not possible to change your SAS, even if your Betrail index has increased or decreased since that date.

  • Departure times :
    • 1:25: Waves 1 (SAS Elite) and (SAS 1) – Over 62 Betrail points
    • 1:33: Waves 2 (SAS 2) – 59 to 61 points Betrail 
    • 1:41: Wave 2 bis (SAS 2 bis) – 57 to 58 points Betrail 
    • 1:49: Waves 3 (SAS 3) – 56 points Betrail 
    • 2:04: Waves 4 (SAS 4) – relay only
    • 2:12 p.m.: Wave 4bis (SAS 4bis) – relay only
    • 2:24: Waves 5 (SAS 5) – 55 points Betrail 
    • 2:32: Waves 6 (SAS 6) – 53 to 54 points Betrail 
    • 2:40: Waves 7 (SAS 7) – 51 to 52 points Betrail 
    • 2:48: Waves 8 (SAS 8) – 49 to 50 points Betrail 
    • 2:56: Waves 9 (SAS 9) – 47 to 48 points Betrail 
    • 3:04: Waves 10 (SAS 10) – 45 to 46 points Betrail 
    • 3:12: Waves 11 (SAS 11) – 42 to 44 points Betrail 
    • 3:20: Waves 12 (SAS 12) – 0 to 41 points Betrail 

SAS will open 20 minutes before departure time.

Day 2

  • Departure from Doussard: https: //goo.gl/maps/3v1Yte7k36ZEJU1v5
  • Departure times :
    • 8:00 am: Waves 1 (SAS elite) and (SAS 1 - Over 56 Betrail points) 
    • 8.07am: Wave 2 (SAS 2) - 52 to 55 Betrail points 
    • 8:14 am: Wave 3 (SAS 3) - 49 to 51 Betrail points 
    • 8:21 am: Wave 4 (SAS 4) - 45 to 48 Betrail points 
    • 8:28 am: Wave 5 (SAS 5) - 42 to 44 Betrail points 

The SAS will open 20 minutes before the SAS departure time.

 

Your Race time will start when you cross the start line.
Time barriers are calculated from the start time of the last wave.
Failure to respect the SAS and/or start wave will result in sanctions, including disqualification from the Race as indicated in the regulations.

Hourly barriers calculated for an index between 40 and 44 Betrail points .

Day 1

Day 2

  • No Bib will be issued on the day of the Race.
  • Bib picked up the day before the Race Friday, May 29).
  • One month before the Race, you must reserve your time slot on your personal space.
  • Collection point: MaXi-Village in the Marquisats parking lot (Annecy)

Race Bib Pickup Bib

  • You must pick up your Bib person, along with all required documentation, during your assigned time slot.
    • An email confirming your Bibs pickup, Bibs your Bib time, your Bib number Bib the note “Application Approved: YES.”
    • your photo ID
    • Note: For relay races, the team captain may collect the Bib all team members.
 
  • If you are unable to pick up your Bib in person, you may, upon request for an exemption, have a third party pick it up on your behalf by presenting a specific document (requests for exemptions must be submitted by email to inscriptionmaxirace@gmail.com by May 15).
    • In this request for an exemption submitted via email, you must explain why you cannot attend and provide your information (Race, registration number, and the name of the person who will pick up your Bib). 
    • If your request is approved (you’ll usually hear back within 72 hours), Valérie will send you a form to fill out 
    • On the day and at the time of your Bib pickup, this person must bring the original document (no copies), your ID (no copies), and their own ID to the Bibs pickup area. A staff member will ask you for these documents, and we will retain the original handwritten “power of attorney” document.

Bib recovery: how does it work?

To limit overcrowding and large gatherings, we have set up time slots for Bibs pickup Bibs reservations can be made from April 23 to May 22).
We have allocated 30% more spots than the number of registered participants and have doubled the number of available time slots compared to previous editions, to offer you greater flexibility in choosing your time slot.

Please note the following information:

  • For each Race, several slots are available with limited numbers of places, so the earlier you make your choice, the more possibilities you'll have.
  • As long as a time slot is displayed, it means there are still spots available. Once you’ve made your selection, REMEMBER TO SUBMIT (at the bottom of the form)!!! Otherwise, your selection won’t be saved!!!
  • Once you have made your choice, you can change it before the response deadline (May 22).
  • Because of the possibility of changing slots, it is possible that a full slot will be reopened, but the organization has no visibility on this.

 

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be able to access the gym where race Bibs are picked up Bibs a stroller, as there are stairs.

  • On the Day 1 route, there are two light refreshment areas where support teams and accompanying persons will not be allowed. There will also be a "base camp" area in Doussard, where the finish line for Day 1 will be located. To get to Doussard, we recommend traveling by MaXi-Car or bicycle. 
  • The runner starting in Annecy will not be able to see or have an assistant or support person on Day 1, before the finish on Day 1, which is around 50km and 3500 m of positive ascent. That's the spirit of the MaXi-Race: to be autonomous in managing your needs and motivation. 
  • On the Day 2 route, there will be a base camp at Semnoz and two water stations before the base camp.
  • At the bases, assistants and guides will be able to access them via a MaXi-Car option (to be purchased via the online store) or by their own means (bike, car, etc.). New 100% private bus system, different from 2025.
  • At the Semnoz base camp, activities for children and families, cheese tasting, refreshments, and other amenities will be available. 
  • All mobility information on this page: https://www.maxi-race.org/mobilite/

2 Race days = 2 different ways of working

Day 1: no options

  • Day 1: Departure from Annecy – no bus to the start as it is located near MaXi-Village
    Day 1: Arrival in Doussard – buses will depart from Doussard and return to Annecy (included in the price – you will be given a ticket when you board the bus upon presentation of Bib)

Day 2: optional at €12

  • You have the option of taking a bus to the start of your Race Doussard.
  • Shuttle departure point: Barattes Middle School, ANNECY
  • Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yStw96cMYwkHSTTk7
  • Departure time: 6:30 a.m. 
  • Option to be taken on your personal space before April 24
  • Please note: Day 2 -> Arrival in Annecy - no bus back from Doussard.

Free Drop Bag

  • When you receive your Bibs, we'll give you a bag that you can use to change your clothes on arrival (bag provided by the organization).
  • Dimensions : 50x30x30 cm
 
Day 1 :
  • Drop-off: on the day you collect your Bib the drop-bag area (between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.) 
  • Pickup: Saturday in Doussard immediately after your arrival
 
Day 2 :
  • Drop-off: drop your drop bag in the drop-bag truck in Doussard before departure.
  • Pickup: Sundays at MaXi-Village (from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

Optional personal luggage for €20, to be reserved in your personal account before April 24.

  • This is your personal bag (90l and 20kg maximum) to which you add a label with your Bib number (supplied by the organization with your Bib). This bag is to be handed in on Saturday to the volunteers at the entrance to your SAS.

  • On the Sunday morning before departure from Doussard, you can leave your personal bag directly in the dedicated MaXi-Van. You'll find your personal bag when you arrive in Annecy (arrival Day 2).

Day 1 :

  • Drop-off: the morning of departure at the entrance to your SAS in Annecy
  • Pickup: Saturday in Doussard, immediately after your arrival
 
Day 2 :
  • Dépose : dépose du sac dans le camion drop bag à Doussard
  • Pickup: Sundays at MaXi-Village (from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

Podium

2-day lake tour

  • There is no podium in this format.

Prizes by category

No prizes for each category, just identical prizes for everyone at the finish!