# The Great Crossing Epic 2027

> The Great Crossing Epic 2027 starts on 18 July 2027 in Munich, Germany. The finish is in Ayegui, Spain. The route is 2,200 km long with 42,000 m of climbing. Format: Race, on road, without a personal crew (unsupported). Registration is open. All details come from the organiser, last checked on 6 November 2026.

Page: https://watt-the-f.com/en/calendar/great-crossing-epic/ · German version: https://watt-the-f.com/kalender/great-crossing-epic/

- Date: 18 July 2027
- Start: Munich, Germany → Ayegui, Spain
- Distance: 2,200 km · Climbing: 42,000 m
- Support: Unsupported · Race · Surface: Road
- Organiser: https://ultracyclingchallenges.com/the-great-crossing-epic-ii
- Source: https://ultracyclingchallenges.com/the-great-crossing-epic-ii (last checked 2026-11-06)
- In the calendar: https://watt-the-f.com/en/calendar/?event=great-crossing-epic-2027

## What it’s about

From Munich right across Europe to Navarre: the Alps, Mont Ventoux and the Pyrenees in one ride, finishing at the wine fountain in Ayegui. Depending on Explorer Points, 2,050 to 2,200 km and 34,500 to 42,000 m of climbing in 290 hours.

Second edition (TGCE II). Field limited to 110 riders.

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