La Transe-Gaule

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The Trans-Gaule is the longest stage race taking place in France and was first held in 2001. The event had 15 starters and 11 finishers.

Course

  • Starting at Roscoff in the Norththe route takes country roads through rural France passing taking in Brittany, Anjou, Limousin, Auvergne and Languedoc-Roussillon finishing in Gruissan-Plage on the Mediterranean.
  • Stages vary from 49 km to 75 kmspread over 18 days and 1150 km
  • The race is limited to 50 runners who have to provide their own support crew if they need one.
  • Accommodation is provided.
  • Breakfast for 18 days and dinner for 13 days is provided.

Date

  • Usually takes place in August. In 2011 Starts August 10th and finishes August 27th 2011

Founded

2001 (not held in 2009)

Race Director

  • Jean-Benoit Jaouen

Other Races

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Website

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