Courses

The start of the swimming part of the CHALLENGE Montpellier will take place on Maguelone beach only for age groups (the race is not open to professionals). This event includes 1 loop of 1.9 kilometers.

The transition area is located in the restaurant car park accessible directly from the beach. The exit from the park is located on the North-East side of the car park, by the road joining Palavas then Montpellier.

From Palavas to Montpellier, passing La Boissière, the bike course of the Middle Distance race of the CHALLENGE Montpellier will give pride of place to the natural environment of Montpellier. This event comprises 1 course of 90 kilometres.

The transition area is located in the car park of the Montpellier performance hall: the Zenith Sud. The exit from the park is located on the south side of the Zenith so that the athletes then head towards the heart of the city of Montpellier.

The Middle Distance race of the CHALLENGE Montpellier will end after a half-marathon run in the streets of the heart of the city of Montpellier. The finish will be at the same place as transition area 2, namely at the Zénith Sud. This event consists of 2 loops of 10.5 kilometers.

The spectators will encourage you on the whole course but will be waiting for you in large numbers to give you a standing ovation at the finish line.

Just like the Middle Distance, the start of the swimming part will take place on the Prevost beach in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone for age groups but also for professionals. This event consists of 2 laps of 1.9 kilometers, with an Australian outing between the 2.

The transition area, the Bike Park, is located near the swimming exit, directly from the beach.

After swimming, head for the passes in the hinterland of Montpellier. The bike course of the Full Distance race of the CHALLENGE Montpellier will take you through the Hérault gorges in particular. This event comprises 1 course of 180 kilometres.

The transition area is located in the car park of the Montpellier performance hall: the Zenith Sud. The exit from the park is located on the south side of the Zenith so that the athletes then head towards the heart of the city of Montpellier.

The Long Distance CHALLENGE Montpellier race will end after a marathon run in the streets of the heart of the city of Montpellier. The finish will be at the same place as transition area 2, namely at the Zénith Sud. This event consists of 4 loops of 10.5 kilometers.

The spectators will encourage you on the whole course but will be waiting for you in large numbers to give you a standing ovation at the finish line.