Dead Ends & Cake 2026
📍 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Date
19–21 June 2026
Distance
500 km
Elevation
9,000 m
Difficulty
gravel
The Majestics Gravel
Villars, Switzerland · 12 July 2016
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
This 72km or 106km gravel race in Switzerland's Vaudois Alps features significant climbing with the longest route boasting 2,500m of elevation gain, making it a demanding alpine challenge.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 72km · 106km
- Elevation
- 2,542 m
- Surface
- gravel, tarmac
- Typical W/kg
- 3.2–3.9
Rider fit
Who it's for
Strong climbers with good technical descending skills on mixed gravel terrain will excel in this event.
Who will struggle
Riders who struggle with sustained climbs, steep ramps, and technical gravel descents will find this race particularly challenging.
Training focus
Focus on sustained climbing power, technical descending skills, and consistent pacing for the mountain sections.
Are you ready for this race?
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FAQs
What are the distances for The Majestics Gravel?+
The race offers two qualifying distances: a 72 km Mediofondo and a 106 km Granfondo.
What is the elevation gain for the race?+
The Granfondo has 2,500 m of elevation gain over 106 km, while the Mediofondo has 2,000 m of elevation gain.
What kind of terrain can I expect?+
The course features varied alpine gravel terrain, including forest sections, open meadows, steep ramps, and technical gravel descents, with a flatter first section in the Rhone Valley.
Is this race a qualifier for the UCI Gravel World Championships?+
Yes, the event features qualifying distances for the UCI Gravel World Championships.
Where does the race start and finish?+
The start is located at the UCI headquarters in Aigle, and the course finishes near the village of Villars-sur-Ollon.
What are the age group qualifications for each distance?+
The 106 km Granfondo is for men aged 19-59 and women aged 19-49. The 72 km Mediofondo is for men aged 60+ and women aged 50+.
