MAXIAVALANCHE
A pure expression of what Enduro mountain biking is all about, the Maxiavalanche is a series of Mass Start Enduro competitions taking place in some of Europe’s finest resorts, on specially selected courses ranging from 1000m to 1500m of vertical drop.
In 2023, Ax 3 Domaines will host the second stage of the very first French Downhill Marathon Cup!
On the programme for each Maxiavalanche stage: after free practice on Friday and Saturday morning, a qualifying round on Saturday afternoon with a line-up of 70 to 100 riders allows the riders to be allocated to their level group: Maxiavalanche Coupe de France for the top 100, Challengers for the next 100, and Amateurs! On Sunday, there will be two heats of the race to decide who will win!
Discover Maxiavalanche
Program
Friday 5th September 2025 – Free Practice
9am – 6.30pm : Collect frames – Race office, at the ski lift ticket office at the foot of the Baou cable car
6.00pm : Inauguration of the Festival of Flavours – Casino Walk
9pm – 10.30pm :Azahar concert, Latin American ball – Festival des Saveurs
Saturday 6th September 2025 – Placement Race
The placement round, Enduro format, starting at Sommet du Saquet.
8.30am – 11.30am : Collect frames – Race office, at the ski lift ticket office at the foot of the Baou cable car
8.30am – 12pm – Official Practices – Race frame required
From 12.15pm : : Boarding by Number Order
12:30 p.m.: 1st MEGA KID Heat: Cadets (U17) / Minimes (U15) / Benjamins (U13)
12:40 p.m.: 1st MEGA KID Heat: Pupilles (U11) / Poussins (U9)
1:10 p.m.: Muscle Enduro and E-bike start – Start in pairs every 30 seconds
2:15 p.m.: 2nd MEGA KID Heat: Cadets (U17) / Minimes (U15) / Benjamins (U13)
2:30 p.m.: 2nd MEGA KID Heat: Pupilles (U11) / Poussins (U9)
5.30pm : MEGA KID podium (Ax and general MEGA KID) & Presentation of top riders – Casino d’Ax les Thermes
6pm : Collection of line letter stickers, attendance compulsory. Please show proof of identity
Aperitif offered to all participants – Casino d’Ax les Thermes
8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.: Concert by Merle, featuring bawdy songs and tragic waltzes – Festival des Saveurs
Sunday: MAXIAVALANCHE®
8am to 8.30am : ONE DAY Competitors welcome – Race office, at the ski lift ticket office at the foot of the Baou cable car
From 9am : Boarding by Line Letters – Télésiège Lièvre Blanc – Ax Bonascre
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- 9am : A B C D E
- 9.10am : E-BIKE
- 9.20am : F G H I J K
9.30am : Positioning of participants on the start lines according to line letters – You must arrive 30 minutes before your departure time.
10am : Start of the first round of MAXIAVALANCHE® ELITE
10.10am : Start of the first round of MAXIAVALANCHE® E-Bike
10.20am : Start of the first round of the MAXIAVALANCHE® CHALLENGER + WOMEN
10.30am : Start of the first round of MAXIAVALANCHE® AMATEUR
From 12.00pm : Boarding by Line Letters, second round — Télésiège Lièvre Blanc – Ax Bonascre
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- 12h00 : A B C D E
- 12h10 : E-BIKE
- 12h20 : F G H I J K
12.30pm : Participants are positioned on the start lines according to line letters – You must arrive 30 minutes before your departure time.
1pm : Start of the second round of MAXIAVALANCHE® ELITE
1.10pm : Start of the second round of the MAXIAVALANCHE® E-Bike
1.20pm : Start of the second round of the MAXIAVALANCHE® CHALLENGER + DAME
1.30pm : Start of the second round of MAXIAVALANCHE® AMATEUR
3.15pm: Results and awards ceremony(Ax and General Mass Start Series)
Schedule for Lifts
Date | Télécabine du Baou | Télésiège du Lièvre Blanc |
Jeudi 4 Septembre | 9h30 - 18h30 | 10h00 - 17h00 |
Vendredi 5 Septembre | 9h30 - 18h30 | 10h00 - 17h00 |
Samedi 6 Septembre | 8h30 - 18h30 | 9h00 - 17h00 |
Dimanche 7 Septembre | 8h30 - 18h30 | 9h00 - 17h00 |
Practical Information
My Registration
The Enduro race
Mass Start races
Access to the Bike Park from Thursday onwards
Lift pass for Saturday and Sunday
Preferential rates on lift passes for Thursday and Friday
Live timing
Timing chip with no deposit required
Frame plate and race number
Access to the Festival des Saveurs concert
Saturday evening drinks reception
Prize money and prizes for overall and category winners
Emergency services
Where to stay?
Danel Immo :
– Up to 70% discount, from €200 per week for a studio apartment
– Book by phone on +33 5 61 64 33 75
– Indicate your desired dates (early arrival or late departure possible)
– Specify your desired location (village or resort)
– Give the code MAXIAVALANCHE over the phone to take advantage of the offer
Camping Malazeou :
– Promotional code : MAXI25
– Offer valid from 2 to 7 September inclusive
– Book directly on the website : axlesthermes.wellness-sport-camping.com
– Or by telephone, quoting the promotional code : +33 (0)5 61 64 69 14
Mandatory Equipment
Full-face helmet
Knee pads
Long gloves
Back protector (or backpack with built-in protection)
Elbow pads recommended
Prices
REGISTRATION from €65
ONE DAY from €40
MEGA KID: €25
Options
Multisport insurance: €9/day
Cancellation insurance: +11.5% of the total amount (See conditions)
Thursday and Friday package: 10% discount when purchasing at the cash desk when participating in the Maxiavalanche
RESULTS
Classement Maxiavalanche AX
Maxiavalanche AX Europe Cup scratch
Maxiavalanche AX Europe Cup catégories
Maxiavalanche AX Challengers catégories
Général Maxiavalanche Europe Cup
MAXIAVALANCHE EUROPE CUP GENERAL 2018 APRES FINALE AX
MAXIAVALANCHE EUROPE CUP CATEGORIES GENERAL 2018 APRES FINALE AX