The organiser provides several practical services to help riders manage the logistics of a self-supported Alpine crossing.
Bike Box and Bike Bag Transfer
The organiser transfers empty bike boxes and bicycle bags from Menton to Thonon-les-Bains.
Drop-off location: R-Bike Shop, Quai Laurenti, Menton.
Drop-off: Saturday, 4 September 2027, 09:00–11:00.
Boxes and bags must be empty. Cardboard boxes may be flattened and soft bags partially collapsed for transport.
No separate booking is required. Packing tape and protective materials will be available at the finish.
Personal Bag Transfer
Riders may also leave one small personal bag of up to 30 litres for transfer to the finish.
Drop-off: R-Bike Shop, 4 September, 09:00–11:00.
The organiser advises against leaving valuables in this bag.
Important: All transported belongings must be collected in Thonon-les-Bains. Nothing is retained in Menton.
The organiser will store belongings until 20:00 on 12 September 2027. Riders expecting to collect them later must make alternative arrangements.
Satellite Tracking
Satellite tracking is mandatory.
Riders may rent a SPOT tracker through the organiser or use a compatible personal SPOT or Garmin inReach device connected to the event tracking system.
A live tracking map allows friends and family to follow riders’ progress.
The organiser will confirm the tracking platform nearer the event.
Riders are responsible for keeping their tracking devices operational and adequately powered.
Mandatory Equipment
The organiser requires riders to carry equipment suitable for remote Alpine terrain, including:
- Certified cycling helmet.
- Front and rear lights.
- Reflective vest.
- Charged mobile phone.
- Basic first-aid kit.
- Suitable sleeping system and shelter.
- Warm clothing and waterproof jacket.
- Emergency survival blanket.
- Weather-protection gloves.
- Identification or passport.
- Spare lithium batteries when using an organiser-rented SPOT tracker.
Equipment checks may be conducted during the event.
Refer to the official manual for the complete mandatory equipment requirements.
Mechanical Assistance
R-Bike Shop in Menton provides an opportunity for last-minute bicycle supplies and mechanical assistance before departure.
During the event, riders must arrange their own repairs using commercially available services in accordance with the self-supported rules.
Food, Water and Resupply
The organiser identifies public water fountains in many villages, alongside bakeries, supermarkets, cafés and bicycle shops in larger settlements.
Opening hours may be limited in remote mountain areas, particularly outside normal daytime hours.
Riders should plan resupply carefully and carry sufficient food and water between settlements.
Checkpoints
There will be two mandatory checkpoints, where riders obtain stamps on their brevet cards.
The 2027 checkpoint locations and cut-off times have not yet been confirmed.
The organiser’s current manual includes historical checkpoint details from 2026 for reference only.
Emergency Planning and Withdrawal
Riders must arrange suitable personal insurance covering mountain rescue, medical treatment, emergency evacuation and repatriation.
The organiser does not provide emergency rescue services.
Riders withdrawing from the event must notify the organiser through the official communication channels and arrange their own onward transport.
Organiser contact: ultra@alpsdivide.com
Telephone: +44 7379 488670
Useful Links
Official Ultra Manual: https://alpsdivide.com/ultra/
All arrangements are subject to the organiser’s final 2027 instructions.