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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

5800 to 6200 m*

Registrations

Complete

  • Map and GPX:
    Available on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
  • *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

Departure point : Annecy, near MaXi-Village (exact location to be announced)

Departure times: ATTENTION, times may change slightly between now and departure.

  • 1:30 a.m.: Waves 1 (SAS elite) and (SAS 1 - Over 62 Betrail points)
  • 1h40: Wave 2 (SAS 2) - 58 to 61 Betrail points 
  • 1h45: Wave 3 (SAS 3) - 56 to 57 Betrail points 
  • 2h00: Waves 4 (SAS 4) - relays only
  • 2h15: Wave 5 (SAS 5) - 55 Betrail points 
  • 2h25: Wave 6 (SAS 6) - 53 to 54 Betrail points 
  • 2h35: Wave 7 (SAS 7) - 51 to 52 Betrail points 
  • 2h45: Wave 8 (SAS 8) - 49 to 50 Betrail points 
  • 2h55: Wave 9 (SAS 9) - 47 to 48 Betrail points 
  • 3:05: Wave 10 (SAS 10) - 45 to 46 Betrail points 
  • 3:15: Wave 11 (SAS 11) - 42 to 44 Betrail points 
  • 3:25: Waves 12 (SAS 12) - 0 to 41 Betrail points 
 
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.

Online by February... 

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

  • No Bib will be issued on the day of the Race.
  • Bib can be collected the day before the Race (Friday)
  • One month before the Race, you must reserve your time slot on your personal space.
  • In your space, you will find the withdrawal card to present with your Bib number, your slot and your options.
  • To collect your Bib, you must present your ID and your collection card.
  • If you are unable to collect your Bib, you can have it collected by a third party by submitting a handwritten letter on plain paper (which we keep). You'll need to specify your Bib number, the name and contact details of the person picking up in your place. In this case, two pieces of identification will be required.
  • Collection point: MaXi-Village in the Marquisats parking lot (Annecy)
  • There are 3 feed zones on the tOur du lac route: A (secret), B (Doussard), C (Station du Semnoz). Only zones B and C are accessible to the public, assistants and chaperones.
  • The first refreshment area A at the tOur du lac will be completely closed to assistants, companions and spectators. All vehicles (except those belonging to the organization) will be prohibited. This zone A will remain secret for as long as possible.
  • Runners setting off from Annecy will not be able to see or have an assistant or support person before refreshment station B, at around 50km and 3500 m of positive altitude difference. That's the spirit of the MaXi-Race: to be autonomous in managing your needs and motivation. Find yourself on your own for the first part of the Race , and receive a boost of encouragement at the halfway point for the second part of the tOur du lac.
  • For refueling zones B and C, assistants and companions will be able to access them by bus (option available from March via the online store) or by their own means (bike, car, etc.). New 100% private bus system, different from 2025.
  • At feed zone C, there will be entertainment for children, families, cheese discovery, refreshments and more. A special bus service departing from Annecy will be available to help you get there.
  • All mobility information on this page: https://www.maxi-race.org/mobilite/
  • Optional drop bag available in your personal account for €12. Must be purchased before April 24.
  • You can bring your own personal bag (provided by the organization), which will be transported by the organization to Doussard. The organization will then bring the drops bag back to Annecy at MaXi-Village.
  • 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.

MaXi-challenger

All participants who drop out after Doussard 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.

Awarded categories: U20, U23, Seniors, M0, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7

MaXi-challenger

Anyone dropping out after Doussard or stopped by the time gates will be classified as a MaXi-Challenger. 

ATTENTION: There will be no prizes for this ranking.