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Saturday, May 29, 2027

tOur du Lac in 1 day Solo

Date

Saturday, May 29

Distance

100 to 105 km*

Vertical rise

5,300 to 5,500 m*

Registrations

Fall 2026

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

1-day solo lake tour

An exceptional journey around Lake Annecy

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".

Once again this year, the Tour du Lac will follow a clockwise route.

The first mountain to climb will therefore be the Massif du Veyrier; the routes will be adapted to accommodate the fact that we’ll be passing through it at night and during the early stages of the race. For most of you, the sunrise will be viewed from a spot with a magical panoramic view. A few kilometers from the finish line, just before the last aid station, you’ll enjoy a 360° view, followed by a descent to the lakeshore to reach the finish line.

More on the Race

Race profile

Starting point: Annecy , Quai de la Tournette (near MaXi-Village): https://maps.app.goo.gl/V1zq4HG1r45RTsau9

 

Arrival location: inside MaXi-Village (Marquisats parking lot): https://maps.app.goo.gl/up5JndMFoJQ19SqeA

 

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 
 

"The SAS values" are provided for informational purposes only; some differences may occur.

In addition, the SASs were established on October 31 based on the Betrail performance index you had at that time. It is not possible to change your SAS, even if your Betrail index has increased or decreased since that date.

 
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.

2026 Transit Times Table; the 2027 version will be available in early 2027.

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 's withdrawal takes place the day before the " Race " (Friday, May 28)
  • 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

 

Bib recovery: how does it work?

To limit overcrowding and large gatherings, we have set up time slots for picking up “ Bibs ” (reservations can be made from April 23 to May 21).
We have allocated 30% more slots than the number of registrants to give 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've made a choice, you can change it before the response deadline (May 21).
  • 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 camps, assistants and chaperones may access them using MaXi-Cars (an option that can be selected through the online store or on-site) or by their own means (bicycle, car, or other). 
  • At the Semnoz base camp, there will be activities for children and families, cheese-tasting, a refreshment stand, and more. 
  • 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 through your personal account for €12. Must be selected by 9:00 a.m. on April 23.
  • 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