Practical information
Program
Experience Climbing For Life in Gérardmer from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 August 2027. We will be adding the full programme below soon!
Thursday 26 August
- Participation pack collection: 13:00–19:00
- Information sessions: 15:00 and 17:00
Friday 27 August
- Participation pack collection: 07:00–09:00
- Hiking and trail running start: 08:00
- Cycling start: 08:00–09:00
- Cycling start for the diabetes group: 08:30
- Finish closes: 16:00
- Helpdesk: 09:00–17:00
Saturday 28 August
- Helpdesk: 07:00–17:00
- Hiking and trail running start: 08:00
- Cycling start: 08:00–09:00
- Cycling start for the diabetes group: 08:30
- Pasta party: 11:00–18:00
- Finish closes: 17:00
- Afterparty: 21:00–02:00
Locations
Climbing For Life Village
Congress Center – Space L.A.C.
Gérardmer, France
- Participation pack collection: Congress Center – Space L.A.C.
- Start and finish for all distances: Congress Center – Space L.A.C.
Course and Supply Stations
- On Friday and Saturday, explore the Vosges from Gérardmer by bike, on foot or on a trail run.
- We are preparing three course levels and distances for cyclists. Hikers and trail runners can choose from two levels and distances. Some sections of the routes will overlap, allowing participants choosing different levels to share part of the course.
- E-bikes are welcome too.
- Well-stocked refreshment stations will be available on both activity days. We will soon share where you can refuel along the way and what will be on offer.
Refreshment station overview
Cyclo
We are busy preparing the cycling routes and refreshment stations. An overview of the refreshment stations for each distance will be available here soon.
Trail
You can also refuel along the way during your hike or trail run. An overview of the refreshment stations for both course levels will follow soon.
Course Info Session
Want to arrive at the start well prepared? We will soon share more information here about the briefings for the cycling, hiking and trail running routes.
- Date: Thursday 26 August 2027
- Location: Congress Center – Space L.A.C.
- Times: 15:00 and 17:00
- Estimated duration: 30 minutes
Changing rooms & showers
We are looking into facilities where you can comfortably get changed and freshen up before and after your sporting challenge. More information will follow soon.
Helping as a volunteer
Would you like to experience Climbing For Life behind the scenes and help make it a great event for our participants? Join our volunteer team!
There are various tasks during the event where your help can make a difference. We would be happy to discuss how and when you can get involved.
Interested? Get in touch at info@golazo.com.
FAQ
Can I cycle a day and walk or run a day?
Absolutely! Register for the discipline you would like to take part in on the first day. After your activity on Friday or on Saturday morning, come and exchange your bike number plate or bib number for the one you need for your new discipline.
Can I bring my dog on the hiking trail?
We are checking whether dogs will be allowed on the hiking routes. Once the routes have been finalised, you will find the guidelines here for taking part with your four-legged friend.
