Registration

How to register?

Registrations for Paris-Nice Challenge are open on time to. It will take you less than 5 minutes and you will receive a confirmation email.

Who can register ?

Paris-Nice Challenge is open to everyone, licensed or unlicensed, provided the proof that they are at least 18 years old on December 31, 2024. Participants born in 2006, minors at the date of the event, must be registered by a parent or legal guardian.

Bibs

What documents do I need to collect my race bib?

A proof of identity and your QR code (you'll find it on your registration confirmation). only. We will tell you later the date and place where you can collect your bib.

Where and when can I collect my bib?

The Paris-Nice 2024 village will be located on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, at the Quai des Etats-Unis. You will be able to pick up your bib there:

  • Friday, March 8th : 2 p.m - 7 p.m
  • Saturday, March 9th : from 6.30 a.m

Please note that if you have chosen a start time between 7.30 and 8 a.m., we advise you to collect your bib number on Friday, March 8th.

Medical certificate / rules

Where can I consult the race rules?

Paris-Nice Challenge 2024 race rules are available here.

What kind of bikes are allowed on the Paris-Nice Challenge?

All bikes approved by the French Cycling Federation are accepted apart from electric bikes. Recumbent bikes and handlebar extensions are not allowed.

Is the Paris-Nice Challenge a timed race?

No, Paris Nice Challenge is a rando tour which takes place on roads open to traffic and is not timed.

Will roads be closed to traffic during the race?

Paris-Nice Challenge is a randosportive event that takes place on roads open to traffic.

For your own safety, and for the safety of the residents of the host towns, you'll need to respect the “Code de la Route” (French Highway Code).

Course assistants will be on hand to remind you that compliance with traffic regulations is a prerequisite for the event to run smoothly. The police will also be on the roads on this day, and may issue fines to anyone who fails to obey the highway code.

Warning: any participant who breaks the rules of the road will be liable to the penalties laid down in the French Highway Code. You may be fined by the police on duty if you break the rules of the road.

Is the helmet mandatory?

Wearing a helmet is mandatory. You must wear it (chinstrap attached) all along the course. Any participant not wearing his helmet will be disqualified (cancellation of the bib and frame plate).

Insurances

What is the Personal Accident Insurance?

This Personal Accident Insurance is offered by the organiser's insurer so that you are correctly covered during your participation in the Paris-Nice Challenge. It is optional but is strongly recommended.

As you may know, the vast majority of your usual insurance policies (particularly your insurance provided through your bank cards, bank loan insurance, etc.) totally exclude any participation in sports events either on an amateur or professional basis, and therefore exclude the risks involved in your taking part in the Paris-Nice Challenge.

It is therefore important that you check the extent of the cover provided by your normal insurance policies (and the exclusions) and, if you are not sufficiently covered or not covered at all, you should consider taking out the proposed insurance policies by clicking on the link below.

This insurance will cover you if you have an accident whilst taking part in the event, whether or not you were responsible and whether or not there is an identified responsible third party. You are only covered during the event from the time you cross the starting line until the time you cross the finishing line or you abandon the event.

It guarantees the following accidents that may occur during the event:

  • in the event of death or total or partial permanent disability (due to this accident), the payment of a capital (within the limits of the purchased insurance option),
  • coverage of medical costs (within the limits of the purchased insurance option), and, if necessary, repatriation.

This cover Individual Accident is optional but highly recommended. It can be taken out in addition to any existing insurance you may already have or if you are not already covered. You may purchase the cover from the insurer of your choice, from your federation or from Marsh, organizer’s broker, whose proposal can be consulted and downloaded by clicking on the link below. You can subscribe to the option of your choice during your registration for the event or at any time before the start of the event.

Notice and application form

Village

Where will the village be located? And what will be the opening hours?

The Paris-Nice 2024 village will be located on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, at the Quai des Etats-Unis.

This is the opportunity for you and your companions to discover the various exhibitors, to attend the presentation of the Paris-Nice teams on Saturday on the podium or to live the arrival of the pros from the Promenade des Anglais on Sunday, March 10.

The village will be open on the following days:

  • Friday, March 8: 2 p.m - 7 p.m
  • Saturday March 9: 6.30 a.m - 6 p.m
  • Sunday March 10: 9 a.m - 5 p.m

 

D-day

Where will the start be located?

The departure will be from the Promenade des Anglais, in front of the Théâtre de Verdure. We advise you to be present at the start 20 minutes before your departure time.

Will there be a luggage storage?

Yes, it will be open on Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the village located at Quai des Etats-Unis.

What happens if a rider withdraws?

If you are unable to continue riding the route (due to bike breakdown), an emergency number will be available so that you can alert the race authorities. You will be picked up and taken to the finish line.

Are there feeding stations on the route?

Feeding stations will be set up at established points along the route.

Download the profile

 

Where can I find technical assistance for my bike?

Technical assistance, will be available at the Race Village for last-minute adjustments to your bike.

Is there a time limit to respect?

Yes, there will be 2 time barriers:

The first at PK66 in L'Escarène, which will prevent participants from climbing the Col de Braus after 12:45pm.

A second one will be set up at 3:30 pm at PK100 to prohibit the ascent of the Col des 4 Chemins and thus redirect participants directly to the finish on the Promenade des Anglais.

Download the timetable route

Are there rules I need to follow on the roads?

Paris-Nice Challenge is a randosportive event that takes place on roads open to traffic.

For your own safety, and for the safety of the residents of the host towns, you'll need to respect the “Code de la Route” (French Highway Code).

Course assistants will be on hand to remind you that compliance with traffic regulations is a prerequisite for the event to run smoothly. The police will also be on the roads on this day, and may issue fines to anyone who fails to obey the highway code.

Warning: any participant who fails to comply with the Highway Code will be subject to the penalties provided for.


Be cautious and follow the safety rules:

 

  • Stick to the right side
  • Overtake exclusively on the left side
  • Adjust your speed to the weather conditions, especially in the cobbled sectors
  • Do not overestimate your physical condition

 

What should I do with my litter during the race?

There will be litter bins at the feeding stations. “Eco-cyclist” patrols will be present in the peloton. Their job is to remind you to respect the environment and they will also take the rider number of any participant seen deliberately throwing litter on the ground. These participants will be relegated.

After the race

When will the classification be published?

There will be no published classification.

Where can I see my personal photos and videos?

Your personal photos and videos will be available several days after the race on this link.

Will there be a pasta party?

Full refreshments will be available at the finish line. However, there will not be a pasta party at the Paris-Nice Challenge.

Volunteers

Can I volunteer to help out?

With pleasure! We'd be mad to refuse enthusiastic helpers - maybe you can encourage others to help too? Bring your good humour and generous nature and join our hundreds of volunteers by filling in this form

More information here.

 

Other contacts

Service dedicated to participants

Tél. : +33 (0)9 69 36 88 21 (not surcharged call)

Press contact

Mélanie Vallage
Email : mvallage@aso.fr
Téléphone : 06 30 83 33 63

 

Partnership contact

Baptiste Ancelme
Email : bancelme@aso.fr