Mountain biking and walking : La Maurin des Maures

Winding through vineyards and hills, families with children as well as seasoned mountain bikers will be able to admire the springtime beauty of our countryside and soak up the scents of the many tree species that fill the air in our Mediterranean forest. Following in the footsteps of Maurin des Maures, the fictional hero of the Provençal poet Jean-Aicard, participants can take part in this nature ride in La Londe-les-Maures. For the 2027 edition, the ride is open to all mountain bikes, including those with electric assistance, with: 6 mountain bike and e-MTB routes: 8, 15, 18, 30, 43 and 54 km 2 walking routes: 9 and 12 km Start and finish: Quartier des Bormettes – Place Françoise Belot from 7.30 am to 9.30 am, depending on the route. • For families and beginners (accompanied by a parent): 8 km – 90 m elevation gain and 15 km – 120 m elevation gain: Supervised routes (children must be accompanied by a parent) • For occasional cyclists: 18 km – 280 m elevation gain: On smooth, rolling trails. • For regular cyclists and the fittest riders: 3 types of route: 30 km – 600 m elevation gain: for riders who want to cycle without too much technical difficulty. 43 km – 1,200 m elevation gain: for experienced mountain bikers. 54 km – 1,620 m elevation gain: for the most seasoned mountain bikers. • Two walking tours are also organised and led by the Randonneurs Londais, setting off from La Brûlade: 9 km – 3 hours: A family outing, with no major difficulties 12 km – 4 hours: A family outing, with no major difficulties Walking boots are compulsory and suitable clothing is required. At 12.30 pm: Prize-giving ceremony and giant anchoïade. Every participant will receive one gift. Online registration closes on 09/04/2023 at 23:55.