Summer MTB Derby from la Croix de Chamrousse

The Chamrousse MTB Derby is one of the stages of the "Trophée Enduro des Alpes". This enduro mountain bike circuit brings together several stages in the direct vicinity of Grenoble, with one stage for each massif: Belledonne, Vercors and Taillefer.

Program
Saturday - qualifying day
- From 10 a.m.: 8 enduro stages at the Chamrousse Bike Park with 3500m of D- and 220m of D (3 stages open at the same time, with each competitor completing 3 runs on stages 1 and 3, and 2 runs on stage 2).
- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: afterparty next to the gondola, stickers for the next day's starting waves, unofficial qualifying race podium, DJ and takeaway beers from nearby bars.

Sunday - competition
- From 9:30 am: mass start from the top of the resort's ski area at Croix de Chamrousse in waves of 30, then 13.5 km, 80 m D+ and 1900 m D- non-stop, finishing at Parc d'Uriage. The 1st down wins!
There are several (small) uphill sections on the route, so you'll need a combination of technical ability and physical fitness to complete this magnificent derby.
- 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.: progressive arrival of participants in the park, with bike wash area (until 12 p.m.) and refreshment area (until 1 p.m.).
- 11:30 a.m.: prize-giving ceremony attended by local councillors
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: return bus station for participants (mountain bikes remain downstairs)
- 2pm: end of Derby
- 3pm: start of draisienne race in Uriage park

This event is intended to be festive and friendly, and is open to everyone aged 16 and over, and to those aged 14 and over who are licensed to ride mountain bikes in competition.

⚠ Domaine VTT de Chamrousse closed to customers and reserved for the Derby VTT competition on Saturday June 15, 2024 all day and Sunday June 16 until 10:30 am.
Opening of the Bike Park to the general public on Sunday June 16 from 10:30am: sale of mountain bike passes only at the cash desk (full-day mountain bike pass at 4h price).

A shuttle service (rental buses, trailers and trucks) will be organized by the organizers to take riders back to their cars at the Chamrousse resort on Saturday afternoon after qualifying and on Sunday after the derby.
This non-compulsory shuttle service is offered at €10 per rotation. It is entirely possible for drivers to make their own arrangements to return to the resort after each day.