# Epic Race Recommendations for Europe **URL:** \ **Category:** Racing\ **Tags:** road, gravel\ **Created:** [January 31, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/epic-race-recommendations-for-europe/90499 "2024-01-31T13:55:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mackeenj](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mackeenj/32/56362_2.png) [@mackeenj](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mackeenj)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/epic-race-recommendations-for-europe/90499/1 "2024-01-31T13:55:09Z")
I live in the US, but will have the opportunity to travel to Europe soon. I would ideally like to build in a bike race or two, so I’m wanting to get the forum’s recommendations on epic gravel/road race and fondo recommendations in Europe probably in the August to October time-frame. I’m game for events from 50 miles up to 200! Maybe more, depending on the event! And fewer miles could actually be better if it’s a beautiful area and well-organized event. I look forward to the responses! Cheers! ---
**Author:** ![oldandfast](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/oldandfast/32/118550_2.png) [@oldandfast](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/oldandfast)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/epic-race-recommendations-for-europe/90499/2 "2024-01-31T14:34:37Z")
I’d like to do: Octopus Gravel Bike Trans Alps Traka 560 And Whatever their equivalent of Tour of Divide. Among others ---
**Author:** ![tuff\_plantano](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tuff_plantano/32/141477_2.png) [@tuff\_plantano](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tuff_plantano)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2024, 2:40pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/epic-race-recommendations-for-europe/90499/3 "2024-01-31T14:40:58Z")
Haute Route Alps? > **[Haute Route: 'professional' cycling events for amateur riders](https://hauteroute.fr/event/alpes-2024/)** > > The Haute Route events are the world’s most prestigious multi-day cycling events for amateur riders. We deliver unparalleled 'professional' cycling events for amateur riders ---
**Author:** ![Derailleur](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/derailleur/32/144704_2.png) [@Derailleur](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Derailleur)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/epic-race-recommendations-for-europe/90499/4 "2024-01-31T14:52:16Z")
Check out: [CycloWorld. granfondo calendar 2023 | cycloworld.cc](https://www.cycloworld.cc/calendar/) Below a small selection of well organized events: 24 Aug 2024 [Vélomédiane Claudy Criquiélion](https://www.cycloworld.cc/gran-fondo/belgium/velomediane-claudy-criquielion/30494) 172km/3570m, 138km/2830m, 96km/1800m. La-Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium Road bike Sportive 25 Aug 2024 [GFNY Orcières](https://www.cycloworld.cc/gran-fondo/france/gfny-orcieres/32025) 158km/4469m, 76km/2105m. Orcières Merlette, France Road bike Gran fondo 31 Aug 2024 [Kronplatz King](https://www.cycloworld.cc/gran-fondo/italy/kronplatz-king/30607) 64km/3150m, 49km/2150m. San Vigilio di Marebbe, Italy MTB Marathon 31 Aug 2024 [Marmotte Granfondo Valais](https://www.cycloworld.cc/gran-fondo/switzerland/marmotte-granfondo-valais/30218) 133km/4700m. Le Châble, Switzerland Road bike Gran fondo 31 Aug 2024 [Tour des Stations](https://www.cycloworld.cc/gran-fondo/switzerland/tour-des-stations/30217) 242km/8848m, 185km/6800m, 74km/2850m. Le Châble, Switzerland Road bike Gran fondo 08 Sep 2024 [Kitzbüheler Radmarathon](https://www.cycloworld.cc/gran-fondo/austria/kitzbuheler-radmarathon/30525) 216km/4600m, 209km/3700m. Kitzbühel, Austria Road bike Gran fondo 27 Sep - 29 Sep 2024 [Catalunya Bike Race](https://www.cycloworld.cc/gran-fondo/spain/catalunya-bike-race/31165) 148km/5174m. 3 stages. Puigcerdà, Spain MTB Stage race ---
**Author:** ![sasa](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/sasa/32/22910_2.png) [@sasa](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/sasa)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2024, 12:14pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/epic-race-recommendations-for-europe/90499/5 "2024-02-03T12:14:28Z")
This - friends have done and loved HR. I’m working towards it this year, if all goes to plan. ---
**Author:** ![Mindflash](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mindflash/32/19200_2.png) [@Mindflash](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Mindflash)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/epic-race-recommendations-for-europe/90499/6 "2024-02-03T21:54:56Z")
> **[Istria300 Poreč - Istria300. Ride your Limits!](https://www.istria300.com/)** Been there last year for middle route and planning to conquer the long one this year. ---
**Author:** ![tuff\_plantano](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tuff_plantano/32/141477_2.png) [@tuff\_plantano](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tuff_plantano)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2024, 10:44am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/epic-race-recommendations-for-europe/90499/7 "2024-02-04T10:44:01Z")
It’s an amazing experience, I did the HR Ventoux a few years ago. Highly recommend it 👍 ---
**Author:** ![sykkelerik](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/sykkelerik/32/879_2.png) [@sykkelerik](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/sykkelerik)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2024, 10:54am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/epic-race-recommendations-for-europe/90499/8 "2024-02-04T10:54:46Z")
The Tour des Stations fondos in August are worth considering too: [Tour Des Stations - Meet Your Limits](https://tourdesstations.ch/en/)