Event Details
Welcome to the Ronde Picarde 2026 in Eaucourt sur Somme
On September 19 and 20, 2026, the village of Eaucourt sur Somme in the Somme department becomes a meeting point for cycling enthusiasts from across France and neighboring countries. The Ronde Picarde is not a spectator race but a participant event, bringing together amateurs, licensed riders and former professionals on the same start line.
Highlights and Attractions at the Ronde Picarde in the Somme Region
- A gravel course on Saturday through the rolling countryside of inland Picardy
- Four road routes on Sunday covering different distances for every level
- Scenery along the Somme estuary and the coast of Picardie Maritime
- An exhibitors village with stands dedicated to cycling gear and equipment
- Individual chip timing across the entire course
- An additional running event rounding out the sporting weekend
- A prize draw for participants wearing the official jersey
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Schedule: What Happens and When in Eaucourt sur Somme
Saturday centers on the gravel course of around 75 kilometers, with bib pickup and the start taking place in the morning at the finish village in Eaucourt sur Somme. Sunday brings four road routes of varying length, from a shorter touring distance up to the long course of roughly 158 kilometers with significant elevation gain. Both days close with a prize ceremony and the draw held in the finish area.
Registration and Fees for the Ronde Picarde 2026
Taking part requires a paid online registration rather than a simple entry ticket. Fees range from around 40 euros for the Sunday touring route to around 60 euros for the long road course, while the Saturday gravel course costs around 45 euros. Prices increase by 10 euros starting July 19, 2026, so early registration is worthwhile. The first registrants receive an official jersey included in the price, with extras such as a finish line meal or bib shorts available as add ons.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in the Somme Region
- Eaucourt sur Somme sits in the Somme department, roughly halfway between Paris and Lille, with easy access via the surrounding motorways
- A valid medical certificate or racing license is mandatory to take part
- For accommodation, towns around the Baie de Somme and nearby Abbeville are good options given the number of participants arriving for the event
- Wearing a helmet with a fastened chin strap is compulsory throughout the event
- Visitors wanting to explore further can combine the trip with the nearby Amiens cathedral and the Somme estuary
