June 30 to July 6, 2025
THE ULTIMATE RACE
#MeetYourLimits in the heart of the Swiss alps
A redesigned race format that aims to offer you ultradistance races with the highest vertical drop per kilometer on the 1000km, 555km and 333km distances. From the start at the UCI World Cycling Center (WCC) to the finish at the Château d'Aigle, you'll cross the most prestigious landscapes in the Swiss Alps in total autonomy, and experience intense emotions.
Relive the 2024 edition of The Ultimates in pictures
The ultimate challenge
To get to the end of this journey in the allotted time, night riding seems to be the obvious choice. So, depending on your sleep strategy, you can ride all night or leave your accommodation early in the morning to benefit from maximum natural light. This will also enable you to enjoy mild temperatures at all altitudes.
The ultimate Switzerland
Grosse Scheidegg, Klausen, Flüela, Furka, Croix de Coeur, ... the names of mythical mountain passes in the world of cycling. Depending on how far you've progressed, you'll have the opportunity to experience a sunrise in exceptional places, in an emotional state that heightens the euphoria of the moment.
The ultimate tip
80% of success comes before the race. Physical and mental preparation are crucial, as is the choice of the right equipment. An event as unprecedented as this one means adapting your bike to maximize comfort. Gear ratios, too, will be much lower than those seen on the start lines of a traditional race ... and even of other ultra-distance road races.
Revisit the first edition from the inside with this GCN documentary
*back then, it was still easy with Reboost Stations 😉
Monday June 30 to Sunday July 6, 2025
MONDAY 30TH
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The Ultimate 1000
TUESDAY 1TH
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The Ultimate 1000
THURSDAY 3RD
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Home
Ultimate 555
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Arrivals
The Ultimate 1000
FRIDAY 4TH
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Departure
Ultimate 555
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Ultimate 333
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Arrivals
The Ultimate 1000
SATURDAY 5TH
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Ultimate 333
Social Ride
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The Ultimate 1000
Ultimate 555
Ultimate 333
SUNDAY 6TH
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Arrivals
The Ultimate 1000
Ultimate 555
Ultimate 333
Whether solo or in a duo, the finish line in Aigle, land of cycling and cycling capital of the world, must be reached without any external assistance . The principles of self-sufficiency recently outlined in an article on Bikepacking.com apply.
In short, #meetyourlimits and don't be a dick!
OUR PARTNERS
NEWS
Camaraderie 🚴🏻🚴♂️ In long-distance racing, we're comrades before we're adversaries. You can't help each other, but you can chat, laugh and create shared memories, which are all the more encouraging for it! You too can join your fellow participants and #meetyourlimits ___ In long distance, you're a cycling buddy before you're an opponent. You can't help each other, but you can chat, have a laugh and create shared memories that are so much appreciated! You too join your friends who have already signed up and #meetyourlimits 📷 @kuva.swiss
Apr 25
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Ready, steady, goooo ⛰️⛰️ 🚴🏼♀️💨 The last moments before departure; the moment when it's too late to ask yourself a thousand and one questions. The moment when you get ready to start your quest. That of #meetyourlimits ___ The last moments before departure; the moment when it's too late to ask yourself a thousand questions. The moment when you get ready to start your quest. The quest to #meetyourlimits 📷 @kuva.swiss
Apr 20
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Rainy day, sunny heart ☀️💛 Rainy days on a long-distance run are not the most pleasant of days. At least, not for the first fifteen minutes spent in the drizzle. After that, you get used to it and start again. #meetyourlimits ___ Rainy ultra cycling days are not the most pleasant. At least, not for the first fifteen minutes in the drizzle. After that, you get used to it and start again. #meetyourlimits 📷 @kuva.swiss
Apr 16
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Friday 🤜🤛 Weekend "Wahouuuuuuuuu" expressed Alain* as he left the office this Friday afternoon. Alain is looking forward to riding this weekend to train at The Ultimate. Do like Alain and #meetyourlimits ✍️ link in bio! ___ Wahouuuuuuuuu' said Alain* as he left the office on Friday afternoon. Alain is looking forward to riding this weekend to train at The Ultimate. Do like Alain and #meetyourlimits ✍️ link in bio! 📷 @kuva.swiss * Fictitious first name known to the editors / Prénom fictif connu de la rédaction
Apr 11
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Up in the sky 🔭 It's a long way. It's just as long when there are two of you, but it will make the hard times a little easier. Duo registrations are available in organic form. #meetyourlimits ___ It's a long road. It's just as long when there are a duo, but it will make the hard times easier. Registering as a duo in bio. #meetyourlimits 📷 @kuva.swiss
Apr 3
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