Extrême sur Loue
The unmissable MTB event in the Loue Valley
About Extrême sur Loue
Extrême sur Loue: The Big MTB Celebration in Franche-Comté
Since 1999, Extrême sur Loue has become one of the most important cycling events in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Organized by the Vélo Club Ornans, this autumn gathering brings together nearly 2,800 participants each year—MTB enthusiasts, nature lovers, international athletes, and weekend cyclists—in the exceptional setting of the Loue Valley.
A Range of Races for All Levels
Extrême sur Loue offers about twenty races and rides accessible to everyone:
- MTB Marathons: Competition courses for the most athletic, with challenging routes through the Doubs region's terrain.
- MTB Rides: Discovery routes for amateurs, with several distances to choose from.
- Gravel: Two routes of 50 km and 88 km to explore the valley's paths and landscapes.
- Trail Running: A 12 km route around Ornans for runners.
- Family Routes: Circuits suitable for families and children.
Routes in a Spectacular Setting
The routes traverse the iconic landscapes of the Loue Valley: deep forests, limestone cliffs, panoramic viewpoints, stone villages, and crystal-clear rivers. The courses are designed to offer a balance between sporting challenge and the pleasure of discovery.
A Festive and Friendly Event
Beyond the sporting events, Extrême sur Loue is a true celebration. The entertainment village in the center of Ornans offers local catering, regional product stands, musical entertainment, and relaxation areas. Saturday evening is an opportunity to share a friendly moment among participants and volunteers.
A Certified Organization
Extrême sur Loue benefits from the Rando d'Or label from the French Cycling Federation, a guarantee of organizational quality and route safety. The event is supported by the Loue-Lison community of municipalities and the department of Doubs.
Extrême sur Loue — edition 2026
Extrême sur Loue 2026 — 28th edition
On October 3rd and 4th, 2026, Ornans hosts the 28th edition of the Extrême sur Loue, one of the largest mountain biking gatherings in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Nearly 2,800 participants — mountain biking enthusiasts, lovers of wide-open spaces, international athletes, and Sunday cyclists — converge on the Loue valley for about twenty events accessible to all.
An international level competition
On Sunday, the flagship event is the UCI Hors Classe competition, the highest level of international qualification, which brings together the world's best mountain bike marathoners over 90 km (men) and 66 km (women).
Routes for everyone
- FFC Rando d'Or Mountain Bike Tours: 5 certified routes from 16 to 72 km through the Loue valley and the Comtois plateaus
- Gravel: 52 and 87 km routes
- Cycle Tourism: 70 and 100 km routes
- Xtrem'Trail: 12 km trail around Ornans
- Xtrem Nordic: nocturnal Nordic walking on Saturday evening
- Mini-Xtrem and Draisienne: events dedicated to children on Saturday afternoon
A festive weekend
Beyond the sport, the event offers an exhibitors' village, entertainment, Franche-Comté catering, and a concert on Saturday evening.
Programme Extrême sur Loue 2026
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
- 12 PM - 1 PM — Mini-Xtrem (children) bib collection
- 1 PM — Mini-Xtrem start (by age group)
- 12 PM - 3:15 PM — Draisienne bib collection
- 3:30 PM — Draisienne start (by age group)
- 4:30 PM — Children's awards ceremony
- 2 PM - 6 PM — Xtrem Nordic registration and Trail / next day's events bib collection
- 6 PM - 6:15 PM — Xtrem Nordic start (nocturnal Nordic walking)
- 6:30 PM — Xtrem'Trail 12 km start
- 8 PM — Trail awards ceremony
- 8 PM - 11 PM — Concert by the SKPad band (repertoire from the 80s to today), with on-site catering (moraflette menu or light refreshments)
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
- 7:15 AM - 9:40 AM — Welcome for hikers
- 8:35 AM — 66 km competition start (licensed and non-licensed)
- 8:45 AM — UCI Hors Classe Women 66 km start
- 9:00 AM — UCI Hors Classe Men 90 km start
- 9:05 AM — MTB Tour 72 km start
- 9:10 AM — Gravel 52 and 87 km start
- 9:15 AM — Cycle Tourists 70 and 100 km start
- 9:20 AM — MTB Tour 55-65 km start
- 9:30 AM — MTB Tour 37-45 km start
- 9:40 AM — MTB Tour 23-30 km start
- 9:50 AM — MTB Tour 16 km start
- 9 AM — Exhibitors' village opens
- 11 AM - 6 PM — Hikers' arrival
- 12 PM - 5 PM — Meal and refreshment service
- 3 PM — Awards ceremony
Highlights Extrême sur Loue 2026
- UCI Hors Classe competition: 90 km men and 66 km women, the highest international level of MTB marathon
- 5 FFC Rando d'Or certified mountain bike tours, from 16 to 72 km
- Gravel routes (52 and 87 km) and cycle tourism (70 and 100 km)
- Xtrem'Trail 12 km and nocturnal Nordic walking on Saturday evening
- Children's events (Mini-Xtrem, Draisienne) and concert by the SKPad band on Saturday evening
Prices Extrême sur Loue 2026
Practical information — Extrême sur Loue
Practical Information
Dates
Extrême sur Loue takes place every year on the first weekend of October in Ornans.
Registration
Registration is done online on the event's official website. It is recommended to register in advance as places are limited on certain routes.
Access
Ornans is located 25 km southeast of Besançon via the D67. The start village is located in the center of Ornans with dedicated parking for participants.
Contact
Vélo Club Ornans
Website: www.extreme-sur-loue.com
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Ornans et vallée de la Loue
Centre-ville, 25290 Ornans