Tue 17 Mar 2026
Across the Alps in Gravel with Nathalie Monnier ENG
What does it really mean to cross the Alps… in gravel?
In this episode of the Ultra Talk Podcast – Ultra Cycling Capsule, produced by Race Across Series, Arnaud Manzanini sits down with Nathalie Monnier, Main Coordinator of GRAAALPS, to dive deep into one of the most demanding and inspiring ultra-distance gravel events in Europe.
From the Mediterranean Sea to the high alpine passes of Switzerland, GRAAALPS is not just a race—it’s an expedition across France, Italy, and Switzerland, where strategy, preparation, and resilience define the experience.
Together, they explore:The evolution of the GRAAALPS routes for 2026Why the event now offers 300, 500, and 800 km formats with distinct identitiesThe introduction of loop formats in Crans-MontanaThe iconic Tour du Mont Blanc in gravel on the 500 kmThe balance between gravel and road in extreme alpine terrainKey insights on gear, tires, logistics, and mental preparationThis episode is a must-listen for anyone considering ultra-distance gravel—or simply looking to understand what it takes to push beyond limits in the mountains.
GRAAALPS is more than a race. It’s a journey.
In this episode of the Ultra Talk Podcast – Ultra Cycling Capsule, produced by Race Across Series, Arnaud Manzanini sits down with Nathalie Monnier, Main Coordinator of GRAAALPS, to dive deep into one of the most demanding and inspiring ultra-distance gravel events in Europe.
From the Mediterranean Sea to the high alpine passes of Switzerland, GRAAALPS is not just a race—it’s an expedition across France, Italy, and Switzerland, where strategy, preparation, and resilience define the experience.
Together, they explore:The evolution of the GRAAALPS routes for 2026Why the event now offers 300, 500, and 800 km formats with distinct identitiesThe introduction of loop formats in Crans-MontanaThe iconic Tour du Mont Blanc in gravel on the 500 kmThe balance between gravel and road in extreme alpine terrainKey insights on gear, tires, logistics, and mental preparationThis episode is a must-listen for anyone considering ultra-distance gravel—or simply looking to understand what it takes to push beyond limits in the mountains.
GRAAALPS is more than a race. It’s a journey.
