SPORTS CALENDAR 2021 #CotedAzurFrance

the Monte-Carlo Country Club, and long tradition of champions. montecarlotennismasters.com

23-25 : INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON - Cannes 8th Edition of Cannes international triathlon ! Exceed your limits in a magnificent setting ! SPORT EVENTS CALENDAR #CotedAzurFrance - 2021 cannes-international-triathlon.com

JANUARY Until 19 : HORSE RIDING- WINTER MEETING - Cagnes-sur-Mer NEW 30 April – 02 May : OUTDOOR FESTIVAL 06 The winter meeting is an international meeting from mid december to mid march at 1st Outdoor Festival of the Alpes Maritimes to discover and experience the sport the hippodrome of Cagnes sur Mer. and outdoor activities on ground, in air or in the sea. hippodrome-cotedazur.com. The Exhibition hall will be located in Cannes. departement06.fr/terre-de-sports/outdoor-festival-06-29302.html 08 & 09 : ANDROS TROPHY - Isola 2000 one stage of the French national Ice racing Championship with famous pilots MAY tropheeandros.com 01-02 : ONE & 1 RUN TO CAMP – Tourrettes sur 2 days of racing per stage and by team of 2 with a breathtaking itinerary in the 18 -24 : 89th MONTE-CARLO RALLY – mountains up to St Jeannet – Gourdon – Massif du Chieron…. Famous car rallye, over 85% of the route has been changed, compared to the Green and Ecological commitments : Two for Trees ! previous edition, and the 2021 program is a brand new mix of difficulties, one-and-1.com alternating classic stages and new portions acm.mc Until 02 : OUTDOOR FESTIVAL 06 departement06.fr/terre-de-sports/outdoor-festival-06-29302.html MARCH 09 - GRANFONDO la Vençoise – 7 - 14 : 79TH PARIS- - Nice The oldest cycling competition of the Alpes Maritimes This prestigious cycling race is the opening meeting of the international cycling www.Granfondo-alpesmaritimes.com season with 7th stage Nice – la Colmiane on the 13th of March and last stage Nice with the Col d’Eze. paris-nice.fr 22 : MERCAN’TOUR CLASSIC CYCLO – Valberg Same itinerary of the professionals 48h before them with famous passes of the surroundings of Valberg. 28 : Marathon of St Tropez Mercan’Tour Granfondo A unique running race combining vineyards, hills and seaside. Granfondomercantour.com marathondugolfedesainttropez.com 22-23 NEW : LA TRANSVALLEENNE – GREOLIERES APRIL 70 KMS of mountain bike ride from the mountain to the valley for a finish line in La 10-18 : ROLEX MONTE-CARLO MASTERS - Monaco Colle Sur Loup ucc-sportevent.com The first of three ATP Masters 1000 tournaments played on clay.

The tournament is a player and fan favorite due to its magnificent location,

names. Already sold out ! 24 – NEW : MERCAN’TOUR CLASSIC ALPES MARITIMES– Valberg ironmannice.com A new professional Cycling race in high mountain with famous Norwegian ex Pro Thor Hushovd as ambassador ! NEW 21-25 : BIKING MAN – https://mercantourclassic.com/ Ultra-long distance bicycle race bringing together women and men around an event without any assistance (food, repairs, orientation, no following vehicle) Alone or in duo, you will explore your limits day and night, in the heart of the 20 – 23 : 78th FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX – Monaco sublime Côte d’Azur, you will climb the Préalpes d’Azur park to reach the Gorges One of the most famous and prestigious grand prix racing in the Principality of du Verdon and the Géant de : Mont Ventoux (1.909m). After this Monaco, created in 1929. mythical ascent, you will cross the Écrins national park and join the highest road in acm.mc Europe with the Col de la Bonette (2.802m). You will then finish with a breathtaking view of the . In total 1000 kms of distance and 20 000 D+. 29 & 30 TRIGAMES – Triathlon Cagnes sur Mer FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIP (L) www.bikingman.com/fr 29 - SWIMGAMES 30 Trigames : distances M and L for this triathlon featuring the famous pass of 25 -> 11 JULY – LA BAROUDEUSE ROAD RACE – village Vence and beautiful roads of the back country. trigames.fr Ultra-long distance bicycle race without any assistance. 3 distances : 400K for cyclists who want to discover bikepacking, 1200K for an intense adventure 30 CANNES URBAN TRAIL – CANNES between France & and then 2 850K crossing the Alps : The Trans-Alpes A city running trail across the city of Cinema Cannes, from the hills to the Magnus Race. beaches, until the red carpet of the Palais des Festivals labaroudeuse.fr Cannesurbantrail.com

27 – THE FRENCH GRAND PRIX F1 on the Circuit Paul RICARD Le Castellet JUNE Since its return in 2018, the Formula 1 Grand Prix de France has become one of 02-06 : LES VOILES D’ -– Antibes – the pillars of the Formula 1 calendar and a major international sporting event on Regattas with the most beautiful boats of the world and famous names in Sailing French territory. discipline. gpfrance.com voilesdantibes.com JULY 03 – 11 – LA BAROUDEUSE BIKE PACKING RACE 5TH EDITION - Peille 3 races : 317 kms – 650 kms – 1000 kms NEW 05-06 - GRAVEL TROPHY - Valberg Ultra-long distance bicycle race without any assistance with 80% on moutain trails The Gravel Trophy is above all a human adventure and a challenge. That of and 20% on small roads ; 3 distances : 317K for cyclists who want to discover the discovering a unique region in 2 days between sea and mountains, by selecting discipline, 650K and 1000K for experts. Itineray through les Gorges du Verdon, the Mercantour National Park, les Ecrins National Park, le Mont Ventoux. Bike type the most beautiful routes! Several distances and challenges – Gravel bike and e- MTB or Gravel Bike. bikes labaroudeuse.fr graveltrophy.com 04 : ETAPE DU TOUR – Nice 13 : IRONMAN FRANCE NICE – Nice The Etape du tour, is an immense sporting challenge but also a tourist adventure Ironman France of Nice attracts each year worldwide triathletes and famous which will enable you to discover the beautiful mountain stage of Le Tour de

France 2020 featuring the Col de Turini, la Colmiane and Col d’Eze. 12 : IRONMAN FRANCE NICE 70.3 - Nice letapedutour.com The 70.3 IronMan in Nice hosts every year triathletes from all around the world. ironmannice.com

08-11 MOUNTAIN BIKE FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIP – Cross country & Trial OCTOBER levens.fr 2-3 REDBULL CAMPO MANDELIEU LA NAPOULE 9-11 : ULTRA TRAIL CÔTE D’AZUR MERCANTOUR Downhill MTB with 250 riders ! one goal : to avoid beeing overtaken by the world An extraordinary playground from the sea to the mountain for this challenging Ultra champions ! Trail crossing the Mercantour national Park. redbull.com/fr/events/red-bull-campo New itinerary and new distances for this 2021 edition ! utcam06.com 6-10 ROC D’AZUR – Roquebrune-sur-Argens 15-17 MOUNTAIN BIKE FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIP – VALBERG The reference in Mountain Bike world ! Downhill rocazur.com www.valberg.fr

02-03 : “TRANSVÉSUBIENNE” - July-August : HORSE RIDING- SUMMER MEETING - Cagnes-sur-Mer A reference MTB race with a new itinerary this year connecting Nice to Levens and The summer meeting is an international meeting July and August at the Nice to St Martin Vesubie on Sunday. hippodrome of Cagnes sur Mer. Still a real challenge and rigorous training is needed in order to become a finisher! hippodrome-cotedazur.com transvesubienne.com

AUGUST Dates to be confirmed TRANSWEST – VTT A MTB race linking the mountain to the mediterranean sea – 100kms 23-24 RACE ACROSS France – MANDELIEU LA NAPOULE ucc-sportevent.com 3rd edition of the Race Across France Ultra cyclism with 2600kms through France – Departure Mandlieu la Napoule – Arrival Le Touquet - 16-17 SWIMRUN CANNES OTILLÖ raceacrossfrance.cc The ÖTILLÖ Cannes Experience is a perfect sightseeing tour of the waterfront in 22 – Mercan’Tour Bonette DT SWISS Cannes. Some very nice swims and easy runs. Race alone or come as a team and A cycling competition in a high altitude ! www.Granfondo-alpesmaritimes.com enjoy the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun experience in Cannes.

SEPTEMBER Distances both for beginners or experts Dates to be confirmed : REGATES ROYALES - TROPHY - Cannes otilloswimrun.com This event features 150 sailing boats among them the most beautiful boats in the world. A “fair play” regatta competition during one week. regatesroyales.com

24 - SWIMRUN CÔTE D’AZUR 5th edition for this swimrun in an extraordinary setting : Cap Ferrat and Villefranche sur Mer. Several distances for an exceptional adventure. swimruncotedazur.fr

24 : CANNES HALF MARATHON - Cannes A beautiful race along the sea, on the Croisette and Boulevard du Midi, start and finish line on the Esplanade de la Pantiero facing the old harbour. A Half marathon and a 10kms race. semi-cannes.com

30-31 – TRAIL DES BALCONS D’AZUR XTERRA The red rocks massif of l’Esterel is the setting for this breathtaking trailrunning race, overlooking the sea, the bay of Cannes and the Lérins Islands, in a beautiful and protected environment. www.traildazur.com/fr

NOVEMBRE Dates to be confirmed MARATHON DES ALPES-MARITIMES - Nice - Cannes An exceptional marathon along the sea from Nice to Cannes : 42.195kms for an unforgettable experience ! marathon06.com

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