MTB Beau Vallon Challenge

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Sports & AdventureRiche-en-Eau/Beau Vallon
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe race grew out of a deliberate push by
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: MUR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

MTB Beau Vallon Challenge in Riche-en-Eau/Beau Vallon

The MTB Beau Vallon Challenge is an annual mountain bike race organized since 2018 by Compagnie de Beau Vallon, a hospitality and leisure group based in the Riche en Eau area of southeast Mauritius. Riders choose between 60 kilometer, 40 kilometer, and 20 kilometer routes departing from the Riche en Eau factory area in the Grand Port district.

The MTB Beau Vallon Challenge has run annually since 2018, organized by Compagnie de Beau Vallon, a hospitality and leisure group whose properties anchor the southeast coast of Mauritius around the Grand Port district.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The race grew out of a deliberate push by Compagnie de Beau Vallon toward eco-responsible, non-motorized leisure activities, tying competitive cycling to the group's broader hospitality operations in southeast Mauritius

02

The mystery stays covered

With three distance options ranging from a serious 60 kilometer route down to a manageable 20 kilometer course, it accommodates everyone from competitive riders to casual weekend cyclists, and its links to nearby Beau Vallon-affiliated resorts such as Le Preskil Island Resort and Astroea Beach Mauritius let visiting riders combine the event with a resort stay

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race reflects Compagnie de Beau Vallon's stated commitment to eco-responsible leisure activities

Water and renewal

Living ritual

part of a wider shift among Mauritian hospitality groups toward positioning outdoor sport as a complement to beach and resort tourism

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Base the route around Riche-en-Eau/Beau Vallon, then leave extra time for temporary streets, queues or late return traffic.

What to wear

Padded cycling shorts, a moisture-wicking cycling jersey, and a properly fitted helmet are standard for a race of this distance, along with cycling gloves for comfort on rougher sections of...

Safety

For MTB Beau Vallon Challenge, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Riche-en-Eau/Beau Vallon you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

MUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map20.16 S, 57.50 EOpen in Google Maps

Riche-en-Eau/Beau Vallon, Grand Port, Mauritius

Nearest airportMRU — Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
TransportBase the route around Riche-en-Eau/Beau Vallon, then leave extra time for temporary streets, queues or late return traffic.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Riche-en-Eau/Beau Vallon you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is MTB Beau Vallon Challenge?

MTB Beau Vallon Challenge is listed for Past edition: 9–10 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does MTB Beau Vallon Challenge take place?

The festival is listed in Riche-en-Eau/Beau Vallon, Mauritius. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Riche-en-Eau/Beau Vallon, Grand Port, Mauritius

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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