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The Thorong La, crossed in past editions
The Thorong La, crossed in past editions · Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0
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Yak Attack

Annapurna / Gandaki · Nepal · organised by Multi Terrain Biking (Mountain Biking Worldwide)
When
2026 edition held 22 May–1 June; 2027 dates not yet published
Distances
See official site
Climbing
Not published

A multi-day mountain bike stage race in the Nepal Himalaya, billed as the highest MTB race on earth, with the route crossing the Thorong La pass at 5,416 m in past editions. Expect rough trails, suspension bridges, possible snow and big temperature swings. The organiser only accepts riders with solid mountain bike experience.

The organiser hasn’t published the next date yet, so we’re showing when it normally runs rather than guessing. The official site will have it first.

Checked against the organiser’s official site on 29 September 2026. Dates, routes and entry conditions change — confirm on the official site before booking flights or accommodation. We are not the organiser and take no entries.

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