What is the deadline to register to the Mountain of Hell?

Online registration closes at 11.59pm on Tuesday 16 June 2026. There will be no on-site registration at the Palais des Sports on race day for the MOH, E-MOH and MOH Kids.

Is it possible to do the MOH on an electric mountain bike?

Yes, e-mountain bikes are welcome at the MOH, and for the first time in the event’s history they will have their own dedicated race: the E-MOH! The schedule can be found above.

From what age can I register and in which categories?

Age taken into account: that of the current year. 9 to 14 years -> MOH Kids (girls and boys) Pupils – 9 and 10 years old Benjamins – 11 and 12 years old Minimes – 13 and 14 years old From 15 years – > MOH and E-MOH Scratch Ladies – 15 years and over Cadets – 15 and 16 years old Juniors – 17 and 18 years Scratch Men, from 19 years old Master 30 – from 30 to 39 years old Master 40 – from 40 to 49 years old Master 50 and + – from 50 years old E Bike Women from 15 years E Bikes Men from 15 years

Do I need a medical certificate to register?

If you have a licence, you must present your valid competition licence in the discipline concerned. You are then exempt from the medical certificate. If you do not have a licence, you must upload to the registration platform a medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of the sport or discipline concerned in competition, dated less than one year and valid on the day of the race.

How can I change my registration if necessary?

All you have to do is log in to your personal space on the registration platform.

Are Fatbikes allowed?

No, participants on Fatbikes are not allowed to start the race as they are not allowed in the Les 2 Alpes BikePark (some lifts are not suitable).

Where and when can I collect my number plate?

Meet at the Palais des Sports in Les 2 Alpes, Rue du Grand Plan, at the following times: – Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Friday, June 19, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., then from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (until 8:30 a.m. for the E-MOH) – Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for the MOH, then until 11:00 a.m. for the MOH Kids.

Race briefing information

For the MOH and E-MOH, you must attend the race briefing! The organisers will give you all the information you need about the route and any final recommendations… Meet at Place des 2 Alpes on Friday 19 June 2026 at 6.30pm for the MOH briefing. For the E-MOH, the briefing will take place directly at the start on Saturday 20 June at 8.45am.

What kind of equipment is mandatory?

mountain bike/ATVs must be in good general condition, with the frame free of cracks and the brakes in good working order. it is MANDATORY to wear a full-face helmet with a fixed or detachable CE-standard chin strap, knee pads, long gloves, CE back protection or a bag with CE back protection and a short-sleeved jersey. elbow pads and a long-sleeved jersey are strongly recommended. Technical checks may be done out at any time. If the organisation detects any points that do not comply with these criteria, the rider will be refused the start.

Will there be clothing lockers at the start of Saturday qualifying rounds and Sunday race?

For the MOH and E-MOH: no, there are no instructions at the start of the qualifiers. No equipment can be collected by the organisers. However, each rider will be able to leave clothes at the start of the final. The lockers will be returned to the Palais des Sports at the end of the race.

Is there an alternative for riders who don't want to take the Black Garden to the finish line?

Yes, you can take the Venosc track. In fact, the organisers have set up a time barrier at the entrance to the Black Garden to direct the most tired participants onto the classic Venosc track.

Are reconnaissance runs compulsory?

Course reconnaissance for each race is not compulsory but is strongly recommended. As the name suggests, they allow you to reconnoitre the various places where the race will take place. In order to limit the risks, the organisers strongly recommend that you take part in these reconnaissance sessions. Furthermore, the organisers cannot be held responsible for any failure on the part of the riders on race day.

Is it possible to take part in the MOH/E-MOH while accompanying my child on the MOH Kids?

Yes, it is perfectly possible to combine the two races. The programmes have been designed to be compatible. What’s more, you can make a request to start in the first qualifying waves on Saturday, so that you can accompany your child quickly to his or her race. To do so, contact the organisers at: mountainofhell@les2alpes.com

You can park for free in all the available spaces in Les 2 Alpes. The car parks in the villages of Venosc and Mont-de-Lans are also free. Paddocks without facilities will be available without registration. Information about their location will be provided shortly. If you are renting accommodation, please contact the owner to find out if a parking space is included.

Where can I find secure accommodation for my bike?

You can find all our Bike Friendly accommodation here:

THE MYTHICAL MOUNTAIN OF HELL18 to 21 June 2026

MOUNTAIN OF HELL

A hellish mountain bike descent on a crazy course!

A crazy atmosphere for three days of riding 100% Les 2 Alpes!

Come and enjoy a personal challenge during a weekend with friends, but above all, an event that is not just for professionals!
The spirit of the MOH reigns supreme in Les 2 Alpes: tremendous commitment from courageous riders, superb scenery, adrenaline, good humour, a crazy course, a wild atmosphere and the pride of having taken part…

REGISTRATIONS 2026

2026 FEES

This registration fee and the application fee are non-refundable.
Cancellation/refund insurance is available at a single cost of €10 per registration (see 4.4).
Online registration will close no later than 16/06/2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Each registration is nominative and non-transferable.

MOH & E-MOH

Registrations can only be made online. No on-site registration will be possible.

For licence holders, the registration fee is (3-day mountain bike package included, excluding insurance, licence and administration fees)

€100 from the opening of registrations until 4 January 2026
€110 from 5 January 2026 to 5 April 2026
€120 from 6 April 2026 to 31 May 2026
€135 from 1 June 2026 until registration closes on 16 June 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

For non-licensed riders, the registration fee is as follows (3-day mountain bike package, including insurance, excluding administration costs)

€115 from the opening of registrations until 4 January 2026
€125 from 5 January 2026 to 5 April 2026
€135 from 6 April 2026 to 31 May 2026
€150 from 1 June 2026 until registration closes on 16 June 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

The 3-day mountain bike passes included in the registration fees are valid on 18, 19 and 20 June 2026 for the E-MOH and on 19, 20 and 21 June 2026 for the MOH.

MOH Kids

Registrations can only be made online. No on-site registrations will be accepted.

For all participants (with or without a licence), the registration fee is €55 (including 2-day mountain bike pass and insurance costs, excluding administration costs).

The 2-day mountain bike passes included in the registration are valid on 20 and 21 June 2026 for the MOH Kids.

26th edition!

See you in 2026 from 18 to 21 June

MOH
A quick word on the concept of THE race

– it’s very simple : a start tyres in the snow… for 2400m of difference in altitude.
– it’s very hot : a 25 km freeride enduro descent on all types of terrain (single track, rocks, snow) with a good dose of adrenaline …
– it’s straight on : a crazy negative difference in altitude … all schuss … the first to arrive at the bottom wins !!!!

THE E-MOH
Discover this unique race designed specifically for electric-assist mountain bikes!

MOUNTAIN OF HELL KIDS
To ride like the grown-ups! Yes, this race is for kids!
This competition is open to all competitors aged between 9 and 14.

2026 MOUNTAIN OF HELL PROGRAMME

Subject to change

MOH RACE

(mountain bikes only)

Thursday, 18 June 2026
8 a.m.–7 p.m. = Collection of race numbers – Sports Centre
8.30 p.m. = Screening of Kilian Bron’s film ‘Mandala’ – Sports Centre

Friday, 19 June 2026
8 a.m.–12 p.m. / 4 p.m.–6 p.m. = Pick up your number plates – Palais des Sports
9 a.m.–5 p.m. = Free reconnaissance & discovery of the Bike Park

Saturday, 20 June 2026
8:30–9 a.m. = Pick up your race numbers – Palais des Sports
10 a.m. = Board the Jandri cable car
11 a.m.–3 p.m. = Qualifying run – Departures every 20 minutes from 2,600 m
6:30 p.m. = Pick up your race bibs and attend the mandatory riders’ briefing – Place des 2 Alpes (or Palais des Sports in case of bad weather)

Sunday, 21 June 2026
5 a.m.-8 a.m. = Boarding at the Jandri Gondola Lift
9 a.m. = Start of the final
12 p.m. = Lunch – Palais des Sports
1:30 p.m. = Awards ceremony – Palais des Sports

EMOH SPECIFIC RACE

(VTTAE/eBike only)

Thursday, 18 June 2026
8 a.m.–7 p.m. = Number plate collection – Palais des Sports
9 a.m.–5 p.m. = Special eBike reconnaissance & discovery of the Bike Park
8.30 p.m. = Screening of Kilian Bron’s film ‘Mandala’ – Palais des Sports

Friday, 19 June 2026
8 a.m. = Boarding the Jandri cable car
9 a.m.–10 a.m. = Qualifying run – Start at 2,600 m
4 p.m.–7 p.m. = Mandatory collection of lines – Palais des Sports

Saturday, 20 June 2026
6 a.m.-8 a.m. = Boarding the Jandri cable car
8.30 a.m. = Briefing at the start
8.45 a.m. = Start of the final
6.30 p.m. = eMOH awards ceremony – Place des 2 Alpes (or Palais des Sports in case of bad weather)

Sunday 21 June 2026
12 noon = Lunch – Palais des Sports

COMMENÇAL, PARTNER OF THE 2026 MOH!

A big thank you to Commençal, our Gold partner on the highlight of this summer’s
mountain bike event: the Mountain of Hell.

MOUNTAIN OF HELL KIDS

Brand new race like the big boys!!

Yes, this race is for children only!
The competition is open to all children competitors who are 9 years old in the current year!
Like the Pro’s, they will ride in the footsteps of their elders and sometimes even their idols: reco, training and race for a day!

MOH Kids race

Thursday, 18 June 2026
8 a.m.–7 p.m. = Collection of race numbers – Sports Centre
8.30 p.m. = Screening of Kilian Bron’s film ‘Mandala’ – Sports Centre

Friday, 19 June 2026
8 a.m.–12 p.m. / 4 p.m.–6 p.m. = Collection of race numbers – Sports Centre

Saturday, 20 June 2026
8:30 a.m.–11 a.m. = Pick up your plates – Palais des Sports
9 a.m.–3 p.m. = Free reconnaissance
4 p.m. = MOH Kids Final
6:30 p.m. = MOH Kids awards ceremony – Place des 2 Alpes (or Palais des Sports in case of bad weather)

Sunday, 21 June 2026
8 a.m. = Boarding of the Jandri cable car
9 a.m. = Start of the MOH as a spectator, followed by mountain biking on snow supervised by professionals
12 p.m. = Lunch – Palais des Sports

Do you have any questions?

The answer might be here!

For more information on the event, please send an email to mountainofhell@les2alpes.com

What is the deadline to register to the Mountain of Hell?
Online registration closes at 11.59pm on Tuesday 16 June 2026.
There will be no on-site registration at the Palais des Sports on race day for the MOH, E-MOH and MOH Kids.
Is it possible to do the MOH on an electric mountain bike?
Yes, e-mountain bikes are welcome at the MOH, and for the first time in the event’s history they will have their own dedicated race: the E-MOH! The schedule can be found above.
From what age can I register and in which categories?
Age taken into account: that of the current year.
9 to 14 years -> MOH Kids (girls and boys)
- Pupils – 9 and 10 years old
- Benjamins – 11 and 12 years old
- Minimes – 13 and 14 years old
From 15 years – > MOH and E-MOH
- Scratch Ladies – 15 years and over
- Cadets – 15 and 16 years old
- Juniors – 17 and 18 years
- Scratch Men, from 19 years old
- Master 30 – from 30 to 39 years old
- Master 40 – from 40 to 49 years old
- Master 50 and + – from 50 years old
- E Bike Women from 15 years
- E Bikes Men from 15 years
Do I need a medical certificate to register?
- If you have a licence, you must present your valid competition licence in the discipline concerned. You are then exempt from the medical certificate.
- If you do not have a licence, you must upload to the registration platform a medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of the sport or discipline concerned in competition, dated less than one year and valid on the day of the race.
How can I change my registration if necessary?
All you have to do is log in to your personal space on the registration platform.
Are Fatbikes allowed?
No, participants on Fatbikes are not allowed to start the race as they are not allowed in the Les 2 Alpes BikePark (some lifts are not suitable).
Where and when can I collect my number plate?
Meet at the Palais des Sports in Les 2 Alpes, Rue du Grand Plan, at the following times:
– Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
– Friday, June 19, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., then from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (until 8:30 a.m. for the E-MOH)
– Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for the MOH, then until 11:00 a.m. for the MOH Kids.
Race briefing information
For the MOH and E-MOH, you must attend the race briefing!
The organisers will give you all the information you need about the route and any final recommendations…
Meet at Place des 2 Alpes on Friday 19 June 2026 at 6.30pm for the MOH briefing.
For the E-MOH, the briefing will take place directly at the start on Saturday 20 June at 8.45am.
What kind of equipment is mandatory?
- mountain bike/ATVs must be in good general condition, with the frame free of cracks and the brakes in good working order.
- it is MANDATORY to wear a full-face helmet with a fixed or detachable CE-standard chin strap, knee pads, long gloves, CE back protection or a bag with CE back protection and a short-sleeved jersey.
- elbow pads and a long-sleeved jersey are strongly recommended.
Technical checks may be done out at any time.
If the organisation detects any points that do not comply with these criteria, the rider will be refused the start.
Will there be clothing lockers at the start of Saturday qualifying rounds and Sunday race?
For the MOH and E-MOH: no, there are no instructions at the start of the qualifiers. No equipment can be collected by the organisers.
However, each rider will be able to leave clothes at the start of the final.
The lockers will be returned to the Palais des Sports at the end of the race.
Is there an alternative for riders who don't want to take the Black Garden to the finish line?
Yes, you can take the Venosc track. In fact, the organisers have set up a time barrier at the entrance to the Black Garden to direct the most tired participants onto the classic Venosc track.
Are reconnaissance runs compulsory?
Course reconnaissance for each race is not compulsory but is strongly recommended. As the name suggests, they allow you to reconnoitre the various places where the race will take place. In order to limit the risks, the organisers strongly recommend that you take part in these reconnaissance sessions. Furthermore, the organisers cannot be held responsible for any failure on the part of the riders on race day.
Is it possible to take part in the MOH/E-MOH while accompanying my child on the MOH Kids?
Yes, it is perfectly possible to combine the two races. The programmes have been designed to be compatible.
What’s more, you can make a request to start in the first qualifying waves on Saturday, so that you can accompany your child quickly to his or her race. To do so, contact the organisers at: mountainofhell@les2alpes.com
Where can I park?
- You can park for free in all the available spaces in Les 2 Alpes.
- The car parks in the villages of Venosc and Mont-de-Lans are also free.
- Paddocks without facilities will be available without registration. Information about their location will be provided shortly.
- If you are renting accommodation, please contact the owner to find out if a parking space is included.
Where can I find secure accommodation for my bike?
You can find all our Bike Friendly accommodation here: