Do I have to be a licensee to participate?

The events are open to everyone, whether licensed or unlicensed.

Mandatory conditions for participating in Bélier VTT competition eventsVTT timed races, including Kids races):

a. for persons of legal age on the date of the competition:

  • Either a license issued by a French federation authorizing competitive cycling (FFC, FFTri, UFOLEP*, and FSGT*) that is valid on the date of the event. (*For UFOLEP and FSGT licenses, the words "competitive cycling" must be included.)
  • Either a certificate (paper, electronic, or QR code) indicating that the person has completed the FFC health module, in accordance with the law of March 2, 2022, aimed at democratizing sport in France, and its implementing decree of June 22, 2022, via its dedicated platform https://compte.ffc.fr/ whose terms of use will also be established by the latter. To be valid, the health certificate must have been issued no more than four months before the date of the event for which the person wishes to register. If it is not possible to obtain this certificate, a medical certificate stating that there are no contraindications to competitive cycling, dated less than six months ago, must be produced.

b. for persons who are minors on the date of the competition:

  • Either a license issued by a French federation authorizing competitive cycling (FFC, FFTri, UFOLEP*, and FSGT*) that is valid on the date of the event. (*For UFOLEP and FSGT licenses, the words "competitive cycling" must be included.)
  • If this license is not presented, the athlete and the persons exercising parental authority shall jointly complete the questionnaire relating to the state of health of the minor athlete, the content of which is defined by the decree of May 7, 2021 (Appendix 2). The persons exercising parental authority over the minor athlete shall then certify that each of the items on the questionnaire has been answered in the negative. Failing this, they shall be required to produce a medical certificate attesting to the absence of any contraindications to competitive cycling, dated less than six months prior.
What should I wear when I participate?

We advise you to adapt your equipment to the weather conditions.

You can also go to each event page and find a mandatory and recommended equipment section.

Can I register on the day of Bélier VTT ?

Unfortunately not, you can register until Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., or before, up to the maximum number of participants per event for: Super Bélier, XC 40km, XC 30km, XC 20km, Randuro, and on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. or earlier, up to the maximum number of participants per event for: Rando , Rando , Rando , Kids (Balance bikes, Microbes, Poussins, Pupilles, Benjamins, and Minimes).

Is it possible to take the meal at the time of registration?

All meals will be served on thechurch square, right next to the finish line, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Meals must be booked as an option when registering. The price is€15 for participantsand€18 for accompanying persons.

Do you have toilets at the event site?

You will have access to the public toilets of La Clusaz.

 

Will there be a refreshment stand and a food court?

There will be a refreshment stand and food in the heart of the event village!

 

Will there be any instructions?

A secure bicycle parking and storage service will be available.

Where and when can I collect my number?

Race numbers can be collected at the community hall located at 99 route de l'étale in La Clusaz, on the following dates and times:

  • Friday, June 12: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 13: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 14: 7:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Race numbers, handlebar numbers and timing systems (chips or transponders) will be given to you on presentation of an identity document.

Can I exchange my number?

Rules for Bélier VTT :

Article 13: EXCHANGE OF RACE NUMBERS (official system via the organization)

When an event is full, a waiting list is set up.

Any registered participant who is unable to take part in the event for any reason may officially exchange their race number.
They must first notify the organizers by email. They will be refunded, minus a €10 administration fee once their race number has been resold (excluding bank processing costs), to their bank account.

People on the waiting list will receive an email informing them that a bib is available, and will have 48 hours to confirm their registration.

Requests to exchange race numbers will be accepted until Wednesday, June 10 at 6 p.m.

Article 14: TRANSFER OF BIB NUMBERS (outside the official system via the organization) – FFC regulations

All commitments are personal. No transfer of registration is permitted for any reason whatsoever. Anyone who transfers their race number to a third party will be held liable in the event of an accident involving or caused by the latter during the event. Anyone who has acquired a race number in violation of these rules will be disqualified. The organization declines all responsibility in the event of an accident in this type of situation.

What are the age categories?
  • Balance bikes: ages 3–4 / born in 2022 and 2023
  • Microbes: ages 5–6 / born in 2020 and 2021
  • Chicks: ages 7–8 / born in 2018 and 2019
  • Pupils: ages 9–10 / born in 2016 and 2017
  • Benjamins: 11-12 years old / born in 2014 and 2015
  • Minimes: 13-14 years old / born in 2012 and 2013
  • Cadets: 15-16 years old / born in 2010 and 2011
  • Juniors: 17-18 years old / born in 2008 and 2009
  • Hopefuls: 19-22 years old / born in 2004 and 2007
  • Seniors: 23-34 years old / born between 1992 and 2003
  • Masters 1: 35-39 years old / born between 1987 and 1991
Will I be ranked when I participate?

Of course, you will be able to compete with other participants except for the hikes.

Are pets allowed?

For safety reasons, no animals are allowed on the course.

Are electric VTT allowed on all events?

The VTT electrically assisted are :

Prohibited events: Super Bélier, XC 40 km, XC 30 km, XC 20 km, and Kids
(Poussins, Pupilles, Benjamins, Minimes, Microbes, and Draisiennes).

Authorized for the following events: Randuro, Rando km Rando , Rando km Rando , and Rando km Rando .

Are VTT tandems allowed?

VTT are only permitted in the Rando km and Rando km Rando events.

For registration, each participant must register individually for the chosen event and will be personally allocated a race number.

What are the conditions of reimbursement?

Refunds for registration fees will be possible for medical or professional reasons. All refund requests must be accompanied by a medical certificate justifying the inability to participate or any other supporting document (death in the family, accident, etc.) or an official statement from the employer stating that it is no longer possible to participate in the event (refusal of leave, change in work schedule, etc.) and must be sent no later than 10 days after the event.

An administrative fee will be applied (€4.00 for exams with a registration fee of €10.00 or less, and €6.00 for exams with a registration fee of more than €10.00). Bank processing fees will not be refunded.

 

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