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Saturday, May 30, 2026

tOur du Lac in 1 day Solo

Date

Saturday, May 30th

Distance

100 to 105 km*

Vertical rise

5,700 to 6,100 m*

Registrations

Complete

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

1-day solo lake tour

An exceptional edition, an unprecedented journey.

We would like to make you aware of the historical difficulty of the tOur du lac course.Please be aware that without proper training, it will be difficult to complete the tOur du Lac.

Since 2021, all riders dropping out between Doussard and the finish will be classified as "MaXi-Challenger".

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 will be the Massif du Veyrier, and the routes will be adapted to suit the fact that you'll be climbing it at night and in the starting phase (route kept secret). For most of you, sunrise will be at a point with a magical panoramic view. A few kilometers from the finish, 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

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

Departure times: 

“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.

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

SASs were set up on October 31, based on the Betrail performance index you had at that time. There is no possibility of changing SAS, even if your Betrail index has risen or fallen since that day.

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 .

Passage time table

Runner information

Information for accompanying persons

  • 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.

  • Along the route around the lake, there are three light refreshment areas where support teams and accompanying persons are not permitted. There are also two "base camps" (Doussard and Semnoz Station) where support teams and accompanying persons are allowed. To reach the base camps, we recommend using MaXi-Car transport or bicycles.
  • Runners starting in Annecy will not be able to see or have any assistants or support staff before reaching the base camp in Doussard, located approximately 50km away with an elevation gain of 3,500m. This is also part of the MaXi-Race spirit: being independent in managing your needs and motivation. Being alone during the first part of Race receiving encouragement halfway through for the second part of the tour of the lake.
  • For the base camp areas, assistants and companions will be able to access them via a MaXi-Car option (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, there will be activities for children and families, cheese tasting, a refreshment bar, and more. A special bus service will be provided from Annecy to make it easier for you to get there.
  • All mobility information on this page: https://www.maxi-race.org/mobilite/
  • You can bring a bag of personal items (bag provided by the organization) which will be transported by the organization to the base camp in Doussard. The organization will then bring the drop bags to the finish line in Annecy at the MaXi-Village.
  • Dimensions: 50 x 30 x 30 cm
  • 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 at MaXi-Village (from 2:00 PM to 4:00 AM) and Sunday at MaXi-Village (from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
  • No Drop Bag will be taken at the start on Saturday. 
  • If you do not pick up your drop bag, we cannot be held responsible for any malfunctions that may occur when you request to pick up your drop bag at a later date.
  • Optional drop bag available in your personal account for €12. Must be purchased before April 24.

MaXi-challenger

All participants who drop out after the Doussard base camp or who are stopped by the time barriers will be reclassified in a MaXi-Challenger "ranking." This allows you to obtain performance indicators for your distance, based on your time at Doussard.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no finisher's prize for this ranking.

Podium

1-day solo lake tour

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Top 7 Men and Women rewarded (with a bonus)
  • Come 10 min before the time indicated

Prizes by category

For individual races, the first men and women in each category will be rewarded. Category winners must present themselves at the Info Point (at the entrance to MaXi-Village), during opening hours, no earlier than 2 hours after their arrival (due to staggered wave starts) and with proof of their ranking in order to collect their prize.

Award categories: U23, Seniors, M0, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7