APRIL 17 • 18 • 19, 2026
A NEW ERA
🌍 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER
is officially part of the world calendar. The best riders on the planet will gather at Pôle Mécanique Alès Cévennes for one of the most feared rounds of the championship.
🏍️ OPEN TO ALL RIDERS
Despite its status as a world round, the event remains open to all riders. Whether you're an amateur or a professional, you can tackle the same course as the champions and live the ALESTREM experience.
🔥 BRAND NEW COURSE
Over 75% of the course is completely new, exclusively around Pôle Mécanique Alès Cévennes. The organizers have designed a spectacular route combining technical sections, extreme rock gardens and legendary natural passages. A 30 km challenge per lap.
EVENT FORMAT
3 days of extreme competition
| CRITERIA | FRIDAY, APRIL 17 XTREM TEST |
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 MINERVA PROLOGUE |
SUNDAY, APRIL 19 MAIN EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible riders | All riders (450 max) | Top 100 + Second Chance (101-201) | Top 150 (start 2:00 PM) + Nationals (start 8:00 AM) |
| Event type | Natural Hard Enduro Test ~15 minutes |
Super Enduro Race Elimination format ~15 min per race |
3-lap forest race ~30 km/lap 4h max race time |
| Start procedure | 1 by 1 every 20 seconds 2 mandatory runs |
20 riders motocross grid 5 heats + 2 semis + final |
"Le Mans" start 15 waves of 10 riders 1 wave every 2 min |
| Format | Time trial Best time kept |
Direct racing 8 qualifiers per heat 10 qualifiers per semi |
Endurance race Green tape (lap 1) Blue tape (laps 2-3) |
| Classification | Top 100 → Minerva Prologue 101-201 → Second Chance 202-450 → Main Event |
Top 20 → 1st row Main Event 21-100 → Minerva Prologue order 101-201 → Second Chance winners |
Overall classification + Category classification World Championship points |
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
Complete 4-day program
⚠️ Schedule is provisional and subject to change. Please refer to the riders briefing for final times.
CHOOSE YOUR CATEGORY
5 categories for all skill levels
WORLD TOP 50
NATIONAL
VETERAN 40+
WOMEN
JUNIOR
Riders ranked in the Top 150 after the Minerva Prologue, even if not registered for the World Championship, will participate in the Sunday afternoon race regardless of their initial category.
THE CHAMPIONS WILL BE THERE
All FIM World Championship riders
YOUR REGISTRATION PACKAGE
€320 - All-inclusive for 3 days of competition
Welcome Pack
Custom event jersey + exclusive partner goodies
1 Vehicle Pass
Paddock access for your support vehicle for 3 days
2 All-Access Wristbands
For rider + 1 assistant (€60 value) - Access to all areas
VDS Racing GPS Tracker
Individual safety system with emergency SOS button
Full Medical Support
Emergency doctors, 4x4 ambulances, permanent medical assistance
Organizer Liability Insurance
Full liability coverage during the event
The complementary event for all skill levels
The S3 ALESTREM XPERIENCE (January 24-25, 2026) is an extreme enduro ride on a different course, with no timing or classification. It's the ideal preparation before 24MX ALESTREM!
3 difficulty levels
2 full days
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know
Yes!
is open to everyone. Riders without an FIM license can participate in the NATIONAL (RED), VETERAN (BLUE), WOMEN (PINK) or JUNIOR (GREEN) categories with an FFM license (NCO or LJA). Only riders registered for the World Championship need an FIM license.
All riders participate in the XTREM TEST on Friday. The top 100 advance directly to Saturday's PROLOGUE. Riders ranked 101 to 201 get a "second chance" through repechage races. Finally, all riders can participate in Sunday's Main Event, with starting order determined by previous days' results.
The GREEN tape course is the "standard" route of approximately 30 km per lap, already very demanding. NATIONAL category riders complete 3 identical GREEN laps. The BLUE tape course is reserved for laps 2 and 3 of the TOP 150 riders: it's much more difficult with extreme technical sections. Lap 1 is identical for everyone (GREEN tape).
Yes! The event is open to the public at €20/day or €30 for a 3-day pass. New spectator viewing points will be set up to offer optimal views of the most spectacular sections. Entertainment will be provided throughout the weekend. Remember to book your accommodation in advance in the Alès and Cévennes area.
Yes, approved and registered electric motorcycles are permitted.
Yes! Sunday's race (Main Event) will be broadcast LIVE on YouTube. We'll share all the details on our social media, so make sure to follow us!
24MX ALESTREM is an EXTREME enduro event. You need excellent obstacle-clearing skills and very good physical fitness. If you're new to hard enduro, we strongly recommend first participating in the S3 ALESTREM XPERIENCE (January 2026) which offers 3 adjustable difficulty levels and will help you assess your abilities.
Your bike must comply with FFM or FIM regulations depending on your category.
MANDATORY equipment: Front strap (for marshal assistance), extreme enduro tires (trials tires prohibited). Strongly recommended: Complete service, new extreme-range tires, suitable BIB Mousse, reinforced engine protection. Sound check: 109 dB/A + 2.0 before race, 111 dB/A + 1.0 after race (2mMax method).