Spills, Thrills, Mayhem: Watch Weeklong ‘Raid in France’ Adventure Race in 18 Minutes

Written by Adam Ruggiero Jul 05, 2022 11:40 a.m. ET

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Check out a convincing win in one of adventure racing’s longest-running — and most unpredictable — events.

You’ve probably heard of adventure racing, but have you ever really seen it? Not only is the “Raid in France” one of the sport’s most well-established races, but it’s also a qualifier for the AR World Series.

This year’s race set off on June 22, spanned 400 km from Bourg Saint Maurice to Aix-les-Bains, demanded 16,000 feet of elevation gain, and involved whitewater rafting, mountain biking, orienteering, the highest peak in the Alps, and “the most-visited natural site in the world” (according to race organizers).

Enjoy all the highlights!

Run time: 18 minutes

Adam Ruggiero

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Adam Ruggiero is the Editor in Chief of GearJunkie and host of the GearJunkie Podcast. He cut his teeth as a freelancer, and then news reporter for the site in 2015.

Along with founder Stephen Regenold and Editorial Director Sean McCoy, Ruggiero graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Journalism. He was the recipient of the 2022 Outdoor Media Summit “Editor of the Year” award, and regularly co-hosts the industry’s “Gear Guide” at both summer and winter Outdoor Retailer trade shows.

In addition to accurate and impartial news reporting, and compelling, original storytelling, his interests include camping in all climates and conditions, track cycling and bikepacking, all forms of fitness, the resplendent majesty of coffee, and sports of every kind.