Mountain of Hell: downhill mountain bike race | Les 2 Alpes

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

From what age can I register and in which categories?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Do I need a medical certificate to register?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How can I change my registration if necessary?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Are Fatbikes allowed?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 7

Does my e-bike meet the criteria to participate in the E-Mountain of Hell?

Accepted Answer

Only bikes meeting the following criteria are allowed:

Maximum motor power: motors with a power output exceeding 750 W are strictly prohibited.
Assistance speed: electric mountain bikes must be limited to a maximum assisted speed of 25 km/h.
Assistance mode: the electric assistance must stop immediately as soon as the rider stops pedaling.

You can find information about the systems accepted in competition by clicking right here.

Question 8

Where and when can I collect my number plate?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Race briefing information

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What kind of equipment is mandatory?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Are reconnaissance runs compulsory?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Where can I park?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Where can I find secure accommodation for my bike?

Accepted Answer

You can find all our Bike Friendly accommodation here:

MOUNTAIN OF HELL

A hellish mountain bike descent on a crazy course!

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

2026: ANOTHER INCREDIBLE EDITION!

A big THANK YOU to the 1,073 riders from 27 nationalities for this incredible edition!

Behind every start, every turn, and every finish line lies an extraordinary level of organization!

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