Le Pilgrimage returns
Le Pilgrimage 2024: The Gravel Journey Into the French Alps Returns
Get ready for Le Pilgrimage, a gravel journey in the heart of the French Alps, returning from September 12th to 17th, 2024. Following the success of last year's inaugural edition, we're gearing up for another extraordinary experience in the stunning landscapes around Puy-Saint-Vincent in the Écrins National Parc.
Photo by @Yorit KluitmanLe Pilgrimage 2024: The Gravel Journey Into the French Alps Returns
Get ready for Le Pilgrimage, a gravel journey in the heart of the French Alps, returning from September 12th to 17th, 2024. Following the success of last year's inaugural edition, we're gearing up for another extraordinary experience in the stunning landscapes around Puy-Saint-Vincent in the Écrins National Parc.
Simon Rosmolen, the organizer, sums it up: "Le Pilgrimage offers a unique blend of adventure, community, and comfort. It's not a race; it's a challenging journey shared with like-minded spirits."
The journey includes three self-supported stages, each looping back to the mountain basecamp at Chalet AlpeLune for shared rest, drinks, and meals. Chef Anne Pekelharing ensures Pilgrims are well-fed with fresh post-ride pastas and local daily plat du jours for dinner—perfect fuel for the next day's adventures.
"Last year's event was memorable, as co-organizer Cyril Chermin noted. The riders faced adverse weather conditions and tackled challenging gravel roads. They literally rode into the clouds forging bonds, forming friendships, and creating lasting memories."
This year's stages showcase some Pays-des-Écrins highlights, with views of glaciers, glimpses of valleys, climbs up to some of Europe's highest mountain passes the Pilgrims will also get a taste of Italy's best gravel roads and will have to conquer the infamous Strada dell'Assietta. Every stage will include memorable checkpoints like isolated mountain refuges and impressive mountain landmarks.
Choose between the Bed (€625) & Camping (€450) packages to secure a spot at the starting line at Chalet AlpeLune. Both include entry fee, rental tracker, breakfast, post-ride pasta, plat du jour and both the welcoming and finishers dinner. Chalet AlpeLune offers a sauna, hot tub, and a cozy living room with a fireplace. With only 40 spots available, interested pilgrims are encouraged to visit the event website for all package details and registrations.