Cycle tours of between 50 and 167 km, accompanied by qualified instructors and with back-up, refreshment stops, follow car, massage (weekly participants)… Everything has been well planned to ensure safe passage over some of the most beautiful mountain passes in the Alps.
More than just a cycling event, it's first and foremost a real human adventure: meetings, exchanges and sharing between cyclists of all ages and backgrounds in an endearing region, the Val d'Arly in Savoie.
The village of La Giettaz, the starting point for this event, nestled at the foot of the Col des Aravis, remains a cyclist's paradise, with its proximity to the famous Grand Cols of the Alps.
The 2026 programme includes some remarkable climbs: Col des Aravis, Col de la Croix Fry, Col des Saisies, Montée de Bisanne 1500, Col de Plaine Joux, Col du Joly, Plateau des Glières, Le Semnoz, Col de La Forclaz, etc. ... most of which have been used by the Tour de France and by amateurs on the Etape du Tour!
Two route levels:
‘Expert’ Gears, pedalling cadence, various training techniques, support vehicle...
487 km and 12,450 m+ elevation gain
‘Soft’* Ride in a peloton, be comfortable on descents, support vehicles, refreshments...
408 km and 9,815 m+ elevation gain
All participants must provide proof of their fitness to practice cycling.
Each participant must have a medical certificate of fitness to practice cycling less than one year old or a 2025 licence.
No registration will be taken into account if the file is incomplete
Reservations required before 5 June 2026
The village of La Giettaz, the starting point for this event, nestled at the foot of the Col des Aravis, remains a cyclist's paradise, with its proximity to the famous Grand Cols of the Alps.
The 2026 programme includes some remarkable climbs: Col des Aravis, Col de la Croix Fry, Col des Saisies, Montée de Bisanne 1500, Col de Plaine Joux, Col du Joly, Plateau des Glières, Le Semnoz, Col de La Forclaz, etc. ... most of which have been used by the Tour de France and by amateurs on the Etape du Tour!
Two route levels:
‘Expert’ Gears, pedalling cadence, various training techniques, support vehicle...
487 km and 12,450 m+ elevation gain
‘Soft’* Ride in a peloton, be comfortable on descents, support vehicles, refreshments...
408 km and 9,815 m+ elevation gain
All participants must provide proof of their fitness to practice cycling.
Each participant must have a medical certificate of fitness to practice cycling less than one year old or a 2025 licence.
No registration will be taken into account if the file is incomplete
Reservations required before 5 June 2026
