Maxiavalanche 2020

Mass Start enduro MTB race in Alpe d'Huez

Where?: Alpe d’Huez
Featured in: Events Calendar
Updated: 18 June 2021

Maxiavalanche can be defined as a “shorter” Mégavalanche. It’s a Marathon Downhill with Mass Start, taking place on a 1000 / 1500m drop descent in one of the greatest bike parks in Europe.

Friday and Saturday morning are dedicated to free practice, followed by the qualifying run on Saturday afternoon to get your position on your starting group of Sunday according to your riding level. Two race runs on Sunday give the ranking for the stage.

For more information and to sign up, click on the website link.

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