La Mérandolaise MTB Ride

The Cyclo Club of Mérindol invites you to the 15th edition of La Mérandolaise, a must-attend mountain bike ride in the Petit Luberon, starting from Mérindol.

A sporty and friendly event, renowned for the technical difficulty of its routes, demanding elevation gain, and the quality of its organisation.

MTB routes 2026

For this edition, the club is renewing the five routes from the 2025 edition, adjusted after course inspections, with possible variants along the way depending on your fitness level or the range of your e-MTB.

• 20 km - Elevation gain/loss: 600 m
  An accessible route with limited physical effort, ideal for discovery.
• 30 km - Elevation gain/loss: 1,100 m
  A higher level route, more demanding both physically and technically.
• 38 km - Elevation gain/loss: 1,700 m
  Possible variant from the 41 km route via loop 2 of the 51 km course.
• 41 km - Elevation gain/loss: 1,800 m
  Technical single tracks and long, very demanding climbs, with possible hike-a-bike sections for non-electric MTBs.
• 51 km - Elevation gain/loss: 2,200 m
  A very challenging route, reserved for experienced riders in excellent physical condition.

Contact for further information: Gérard Driessens - +33 (0)6 77 11 44 93 or email: gerard.driessens@orange.fr

On-site registration possible on the day of the event. Flat rate: €15, subject to availability and a maximum of 750 participants.