GFNY Cannes 2026

Exclusive at CycloWorld – 25% discount

"Few things are as exciting as opening the bike racing season under the warming spring sun of the Riviera." (CycloWorld)

Event Info

• Name: GFNY Cannes
• Date: April 12, 2026
• Start: Cannes
• Finish: Cannes
• Type: Gran Fondo
• Bike type: Road bike

Race report & experience

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Route & Elevation

• Granfondo: 111 km – 2011 m+
• Mediofondo: 57 km – 978 m+

Climb Info

• Col de Tanneron – length: 7.5 km – avg. gradient: 4.5% – summit: 374 m
• Col d’Avaye – length: 13.7 km – avg. gradient: 4.1% – summit: 756 m

Additional Services

• Official GFNY race jersey
• Chip timing
• Finisher medal
• Fully-equipped aid stations
• Post-race meal

Basic Event Highlights

• Start and finish in glamorous Cannes on the French Riviera
• Challenging climbs in the Esterel / Var hinterland combined with a coastal finale
• Mass start, individual chip timing and category rankings on the long course
• Non-competitive medium route offers stunning scenery with less pressure
• Race organised by GFNY with full rider support and global branding

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.