GFNY Grand Ballon 2026

Exclusive at CycloWorld – 25% discount

"GFNY Grand Ballon lets you conquer the giants of the Vosges mountains." (CycloWorld)

Event Info

• Name: GFNY Grand Ballon
• Date: July 12, 2026
• Start: Thann
• Finish: Thann
• Type: Gran Fondo
• Bike type: Road bike

Route & Elevation

• Granfondo: 146 km – 4041 m+
• Mediofondo: 70 km – 1800 m+

Climb Info

• Col du Grand Ballon – length: 20.6 km – avg. gradient: 4.8% – summit: 1325 m
• Col du Petit Ballon – length: 11.6 km – avg. gradient: 6.7% – summit: 1163 m
• Col du Firstplan – length: 7.0 km – avg. gradient: 5.8% – summit: 722 m
• Col du Platzerwasel – length: 7.0 km – avg. gradient: 8.4% – summit: 1183 m

Additional Services

• Finisher medal (all distances)
• Official race jersey (mandatory)
• Chip timing
• Mechanical assistance / neutral road support
• Post-race meal & celebration in Thann

Basic Event Highlights

• Mountainous, multi-climb route in the heart of the Vosges Mountains with legendary peaks and ridges.
• Start & finish in the historic town of Thann, surrounded by vineyards and alpine scenery.
• Top 10% of each age group on the long course qualify for front-corral start at all GFNY World events.

Instruction:

1. Within 24 hours of purchase, you will receive an email with the invitation for free GFNY participation (from noreply@gfny.cc).
2. Register via this invitation.