Regulations

Rules and regulations

Last updated: 31/08/2026

The regulations are available as a pdf version if you wish to keep or print them. Registering for the Raid implies full and unreserved acceptance of these regulations.

1. THE EVENT

The Raid TransMauritania is organised by the association Anjou Authentique Aventure, 12 rue Jean Lefrançois, 49770 La Membrolle-sur-Longuenée (France). It is a technical and wild multi-stage Fatbike adventure, taking place mainly in the Mauritanian desert.

Above all, the Raid is a human and sporting adventure built on self-sufficiency, solidarity, mutual help, caution, respect for local populations and protection of the environment.

Because the route is set in the desert, remote and at times hard to reach, every participant must be aware of the constraints and risks involved and must behave carefully and responsibly at all times.

Reference document: these regulations supplement the information provided at registration, the instructions given at briefings and any specific instructions issued by the organisation before or during the Raid.

2. THE RACE

The route is ridden in Rando format, at your own pace, with no ranking.

The race may be completed as a team of two or solo, subject to the following fundamental safety rule: no participant may ride alone on the route.

• teams of two must stay together, within sight of each other, from the start to the finish of every stage;
• a participant registered solo must join up with another participant in order to form a pair out on the route;
• in the event of separation, a mechanical failure, an incident or any difficulty, participants must stay together and inform the organisation as soon as possible.

Participants remain free to choose their pace and their line on the ground, provided they follow the general route supplied by the organisation and all safety instructions.

3. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

The Raid is open to licence holders and non-licence holders who meet the registration conditions set by the organisation.

Each participant must provide, within the requested deadlines, the medical document or the sports licence required by the organisation as proof of their fitness to take part in the Raid.

The Raid is not open to minors, except with the prior, written and exceptional agreement of the organisation after review of the situation.

Each participant acknowledges:

• being physically fit to practise an endurance sport in desert conditions;
• having read and understood the constraints linked to heat, remoteness, wind, sand and the difficulties of getting around and of rescue;
• having taken out the insurance required by these regulations;
• being able to manage their equipment, their hydration and their self-sufficiency during the stages.

4. REGISTRATION

Registration for the race is done exclusively through HelloAsso, accessible from the raid-transmauritania.com website.

Payment of the registration may be made according to the terms offered by the organisation, in particular by instalments, bank transfer or cheque where that option is open. Prices and services are listed on the official website of the Raid. Registration may be made with or without a flight, depending on the package chosen.

Each competitor may be accompanied by one accompanying person, within the limit set by the organisation. The corresponding price and services are specified on the Raid website.

For reasons of safety, transport, accommodation and logistics, the number of participants is limited to 15 people per week, unless the organisation decides otherwise. The team name is free and may in particular be the name of a sponsor or a brand, subject to the organisation’s approval.

For logistical reasons, the number of accompanying persons or assistants may not exceed one per competitor, unless agreed in advance with the organisation.

Every entry is personal, firm and final. No transfer of a registration to a third party is permitted without the prior written agreement of the organisation. Anyone giving up their place without the prior agreement of the organisation bears the consequences of that transfer alone and may be held liable in the event of an accident, an incident or any difficulty. The organisation accepts no liability in connection with unauthorised participation.

Registration implies full acceptance of these regulations. The regulations may be supplemented by specific instructions given at the briefings in the event of an exceptional or unforeseen situation. The primary purpose of such instructions is the safety of the participants and of the organising team.

Competitors undertake to respect the rules of sporting ethics, the other participants, the members of the organisation, the local populations and the authorities.

The organisation takes out organiser’s public liability insurance for its activities.

COMPULSORY REPATRIATION INSURANCE

Every participant must hold individual insurance covering in particular medical costs, evacuation and repatriation, suited to a stay and a sporting activity in Mauritania.

A certificate will be requested before departure. This insurance is particularly important given local medical care conditions and the possibility that a medically supervised repatriation may be necessary.

5. RACE NUMBER COLLECTION AND ORGANISATION EQUIPMENT

Race numbers will be handed out at the AZALAYE guesthouse, where competitors will be transferred after leaving the airport, depending on the package chosen. The race plate must be fitted to the handlebars of the Fatbike and remain visible throughout the race.

Participants who have chosen the package including the flight benefit from an organised welcome at Roissy airport, according to the arrangements communicated before departure.

Each participant also receives, according to the arrangements decided by the organisation, an OWAKA satellite tracker intended in particular for tracking and safety. Participants must keep this equipment in working order for the whole duration of the Raid and follow the instructions for use given by the organisation. Any loss of or damage to safety equipment may give rise to a request for reimbursement of the corresponding costs (deposit cheque).

6. ROUTE

6.1 GETTING TO THE START

Getting to the start of each stage must be done in accordance with the times and instructions given during the briefings. Being late or absent at the start may lead to a change in how the participant is looked after and, if safety conditions require it, to being unable to start.

6.2 STAGE FINISH AND CHECK-IN

All competitors must go through the finish line or finish point defined by the organisation so that they are recorded as having arrived. Any failure to check in may trigger a search procedure using the resources available to the organisation and, if necessary, the emergency services or the competent authorities.

Costs incurred specifically as a result of an unjustified failure to check in, where the search results from the participant failing to meet their safety obligations, may be charged to the participant or participants concerned, to the extent permitted by the applicable provisions.

6.3 WAYMARKING AND TRACKS

The route is not waymarked across the whole terrain. Navigation relies mainly on the GPS track supplied by the organisation. Checkpoints (CP) may be included in the tracks and must be passed in accordance with the instructions given. Navigation is an important part of the race. Every participant must stay alert to the terrain and follow the official GPS track as closely as possible.

The organisation supplies a general map showing in particular the main directions, the aid stations and certain checkpoints. GPS tracks are sent before the race according to the arrangements defined by the organisation. A working GPS system loaded with the latest official tracks is compulsory for every team.

Straying from the official track is strongly discouraged for reasons of safety and navigation, even where several lines are possible on the ground. The route remains open to traffic and may be used by others. Participants must in particular stay alert to animals, pedestrians, off-road vehicles and any other obstacle.

The organisation may modify all or part of a route at any time if safety conditions, the weather, the state of the terrain, administrative constraints or any other circumstance require it. Any change known to the organisation before the stage is announced at the briefing. Where a situation arises during the stage, the new instructions are communicated by the available means, in particular by telephone, the support team or the organisation vehicle.

6.4 RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR LOCAL PEOPLE

Leaving waste on the route is strictly forbidden. Collection points are provided in particular in the aid station, finish and bivouac areas. The Raid crosses natural areas and places that may be sensitive. Every participant must respect the sites, the facilities, the people they meet, the animals and local property.

The future of the Raid depends directly on everyone’s behaviour.

7. HOW THE RACE UNFOLDS

7.1 HOW A STAGE UNFOLDS

Teams generally set off early in the morning, according to the times given at the briefing. One or more aid stations may be provided depending on the length and difficulty of the stage. At each aid station, a participant or a team may decide to stop the stage. The organisation will then be able to arrange the return to the bivouac or to the point defined for that purpose, in particular using a 4×4 vehicle.

Every participant must start with at least 3 litres of fluid as well as a sufficient quantity of solid food. Given the desert conditions, it is strongly recommended to allow an extra margin of water and food in order to cope with an unplanned stop, a navigation error or a delay in assistance.

7.2 THE PAIRS RULE

The two partners in a team must stay together and within sight of each other from the start to the finish of every stage. All means of mutual help or towing between the two team members are permitted, provided they are used carefully and under their own responsibility.

No participant may leave a team mate alone in difficulty, except in an emergency requiring the immediate intervention of another person and provided the organisation has been alerted as soon as possible.

7.3 WITHDRAWALS

Any withdrawal, temporary or final, must be reported to the organisation immediately. Where a participant withdraws during a stage outside an aid station area, they must inform the race director or the emergency number given at the briefing so that a pick-up can be arranged. A participant who has withdrawn may not resume the stage without the organisation’s authorisation.

At the stage finish, any participant who has withdrawn or has not completed their route must report in or be reported so that their status is clearly recorded.

7.4 COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT DURING THE STAGES

WARNING: participants ride in a hot, remote and potentially exposed desert environment. Complying with the compulsory equipment list is an essential safety requirement.

• Fatbike in perfect working order, set up tubeless
• Helmet
• Sunglasses
• Short or long gloves
• Survival blanket
• At least 1 mobile phone per team
• A complete repair kit suited to the Fatbike (remember that you will be alone in the desert!)
• Light, covering clothing to limit sun exposure
• An individual first aid kit suited to your needs (for example: 1 self-adhesive bandage, saline solution pipettes, compresses, 1 antiseptic, 1 eye wash, 1 roll of tape, blister plasters, simple painkillers such as paracetamol / ibuprofen, an anti-diarrhoeal)
• A water supply with a total capacity of at least 3 litres
• Solid food
• A GPS navigation system with the latest official tracks
• Suitable sun protection
• Any additional equipment required by the organisation at the briefings

The organisation recommends carrying enough supplies to cope with being immobilised or with a longer wait for assistance than expected.

7.5 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY THE ORGANISATION

Every competitor must wear and/or use the equipment supplied by the organisation during the stages, in particular the bike plate and the OWAKA satellite tracker. The tracker must not be switched off, hidden or deliberately rendered unusable during the race.

7.6 SELF-SUFFICIENCY

Competitors are considered semi-self-sufficient on each stage. The number of aid stations depends on the length and the characteristics of the section. Each participant must therefore be able to make their way between aid stations with their own water, food, repair equipment and safety equipment.

8. LOGISTICS

8.1 LUGGAGE

Each participant is allowed one bag, according to the logistical arrangements communicated before departure. Luggage is transported by the organisation to the stage finish where that service is included in the package. Each bag must be clearly identifiable with the participant’s surname and first name.

Coloured labels may be provided in order to identify the bag drop areas and tent locations. Valuables, personal documents, electronic devices and fragile equipment remain the participant’s responsibility, unless expressly taken in charge by the organisation.

8.2 BIVOUAC AREA

The word “bivouac” means a place made available in a guesthouse or in the desert, in particular in the form of a camp. After each stage, teams go to the bivouac area matching their colour or allocation and set up their equipment in accordance with the organisation’s instructions. Fatbikes must be left in the area provided for that purpose and must not obstruct movement around the camp.

The timetables and the rules of life at the bivouac must be respected.

8.3 CATERING

One aid station is provided on each stage, according to the arrangements communicated before the Raid. Local products may include water, cordial, dates, peanuts, biscuits and fruit.

No “full meal” is provided at midday on the stages. A substantial post-race cold meal is however served at the finish, according to the package provided: raw vegetables, fruit, yoghurts, biscuits, drinks, and so on.

Evening meals may be served outdoors or under a large khaima, depending on how the bivouac is organised. Breakfasts include coffee, milk, tea, bread, jam and honey, subject to local availability.

Participants who wish to have specific food products, in particular for dietary reasons, may bring their own supplements and must inform the organisation early enough. Please note: alcohol is prohibited in the country.

8.4 FATBIKE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Mechanical support may be offered by Cédric from CYCLEXPERTS Lyon, subject to availability and to the arrangements defined by the organisation. Spare parts may be offered for sale and mechanical work may be carried out where repairs or adjustments are needed.

This support does not exempt participants from carrying their own compulsory repair equipment during the stages.

8.5 ACCOMPANYING PERSONS

The accompanying person package includes breakfasts, cold meals and dinners as well as accommodation at the bivouac in a personal or shared tent.

During the day, accompanying persons may be driven by 4×4 from one bivouac to the next. Depending on local possibilities, activities may be offered with a guide: discovering gueltas, villages, rock paintings, dunes, palm groves or other remarkable sites.

8.6 SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE

The organisation has a support set-up suited to the race, which may include one or more 4×4 vehicles, a medical team (a nurse and a physiotherapist) and communication and geolocation resources.

In the event of a serious problem, the organisation must be alerted as quickly as possible using the emergency number given at the briefing and/or the satellite tracker.

Participants must bear in mind that the medical resources and evacuation times available locally may be limited. An evacuation to a suitable medical facility or a repatriation may therefore take a considerable time.

Any participant treated by the medical team undertakes to follow the instructions of the health professionals working on the race. Any particular medical situation likely to affect participation or care must be brought to the organisation’s attention before departure, limited to the information strictly necessary for the participant’s safety.

9. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

In the event of withdrawal, the deposit paid, which is used in particular to commit to services with the various suppliers (airlines, accommodation, transport, local providers, etc.), is non-refundable.

The conditions for refunding the balance, where it can be refunded, depend on the date of withdrawal, on the expenditure already committed and on the suppliers’ contractual conditions. The organisation may offer, where materially possible, a postponement or a replacement solution, without this constituting an automatic right for the participant.

If the Raid is cancelled or substantially modified for a reason beyond the organisation’s control, the terms of refund or postponement are determined according to the sums actually recoverable from the suppliers and the applicable insurance conditions.

10. IMAGE RIGHTS AND PERSONAL DATA

By taking part in the Raid, competitors authorise the organiser and its assigns, unless they validly object under the conditions laid down by the applicable regulations, to capture, reproduce and broadcast their name, image and voice as part of the communication and promotion of the Raid. This authorisation may cover photographs, videos, interviews and content produced during the event and published on the organisation’s communication media, in France or abroad.

The organisation undertakes to process personal data in accordance with the applicable regulations. Participants have the rights provided for by the regulations regarding their personal data, in particular the rights of access, rectification and, where the conditions are met, objection or restriction.

11. BEHAVIOUR, SAFETY AND SANCTIONS

Every participant undertakes to behave in a way that is compatible with their own safety, that of the other participants and that of the members of the organisation.

The following are prohibited in particular:

• any deliberately dangerous behaviour;
• deliberate failure to comply with safety instructions;
• disabling or deactivating the tracker;
• deliberately leaving a team mate or a person in difficulty without informing the organisation;
• endangering others;
• any deliberate damage to facilities, property or the sites crossed;
• any disrespectful behaviour towards local populations, the authorities or members of the organisation.

12. DECISIONS OF THE ORGANISATION AND FORCE MAJEURE

The race director or any person designated by the organisation may, for safety or organisational reasons:

• change the timetable;
• modify or shorten a stage;
• neutralise all or part of a stage;
• change the aid station or bivouac locations;
• temporarily or permanently interrupt a stage;
• decide to return a participant or a team to the bivouac;
• cancel all or part of the programme.

Such decisions may be taken in particular in the event of unfavourable weather, a sandstorm, a security problem, an administrative event, a logistical difficulty, an accident, an access becoming unavailable or any other event beyond the organisation’s control. Absolute priority is given to the safety of the participants and of the teams.

Participants undertake to comply immediately with any operational instruction given in this context. Where a provision of these regulations conflicts with an instruction subsequently given in response to a safety situation, the safety instruction communicated by the organisation prevails for the duration of the situation concerned.

13. PARTICIPANT’S RESPONSIBILITY

Taking part in the Raid means accepting the adventurous, itinerant and at times remote nature of the race.

Each participant remains responsible for:

• their behaviour;
• their equipment;
• the use of their Fatbike;
• their self-sufficiency in water and food;
• compliance with the safety instructions;
• looking after the equipment entrusted to them.

The organisation puts in place safety and assistance resources suited to the race but cannot guarantee the absence of an accident, a mechanical failure, a delay in evacuation or any difficulty inherent to the desert environment.

14. DISPUTES AND CLAIMS

Any request or claim may be sent by email to contact@raid-transmauritania.com or by post to: Anjou Authentique Aventure, 12 rue Jean Lefrançois, 49770 La Membrolle-sur-Longuenée, France.

During the race, the designated contact is the race director.

Any claim concerning the running of the race must be made as soon as possible and, where it concerns a stage, as soon as possible before the end of the Raid. Any claim received more than one month after the end date of the Raid may be considered inadmissible, subject to the mandatory legal provisions that apply.

15. ACCEPTANCE OF THE REGULATIONS

Registering for the Raid TransMauritania 2027 and taking part in any of its stages imply full and unreserved acceptance of these regulations.

Participants acknowledge that they have read and understood the particular nature of the race, the fact that it takes place in a desert environment and the risks involved. They undertake to comply with the provisions of these regulations as well as with any additional instructions communicated by the organisation.