location_city Grand Marais
location_on Minnesota
flag United States
calendar_today 23 May, 2026
directions_bike Cycling
language Official Website
RegisterWelcome to Le Grand du Nord Gravel Classic!
We have filled and are no longer accepting registrations. Sorry, we are not using waitlists for a few reasons this season. We are allowing transfers to other interested riders via our Heck of the North Facebook page.
Le Grand du Nord is one of the most spectacular gravel courses in the United States. Beginning in downtown Grand Marais, riders will quickly leave the shores of Lake Superior as they head into the Sawtooth Range. The first few miles for all routes are paved as you leave town and get set for each course.
110 Mile: With 6000 ft of climbing and a decidedly remote feel, the 110 mile course is unlike any other gravel century. Most of the course is well maintained Forest Service and county gravel road. There is a 5 mile section of especially rough, rocky two track with a likely stream crossing (depending on the weather and local beaver activity.)
50 Mile: 2600 ft of climbing. The same remote feel as the 110 miler. Mostly well maintained Forest Service and county gravel road. Hilly but there are no two track/B-Road sections. One of my favorite routes of all time.
26 Mile: 1700 ft of climbing. Though shorter, it does have significant climbing. The route is a mix of pavement leaving and entering Grand Marais with well maintained Forest Service and county gravel road for the majority of the course. There are no two track or trail sections.
We recommend bicycles that can fit tires 35-45 mm wide.
Le Grand du Nord is a great way to start your cycling season. Grand Marais is one of the coolest towns in Minnesota. The harbor and views from downtown and the Sawtooth Range are spectacular. Walk from the Le Grand Tent to shop and eat. And did we mention how beautiful these Le Grand routes are?
We welcome back our amazing Sponsors and partners. Thank you!
Ride the Good Line!
May 23, 2026
Distance — 100 Miles
Type — Gravel biking
08:00
May 23, 2026
Distance — 26 Miles
Type — Gravel biking
08:30
May 23, 2026
Distance — 50 Miles
Type — Gravel biking
08:30
May 23, 2026
Distance — 26 Miles
Type — Gravel biking
09:00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Grand Marais.
Grand Marais is a harbor village along Lake Superior's shoreline in Minnesota.
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