A route shared by both categories, with no major difficulties, through the Val d’Arly and the Mont Blanc region. The route passes through Sallanches and Lake Passy, featuring the legendary Domancy climb – which is set to be a talking point this year – before returning via Combloux and Megève.
* Route details:
La Giettaz – Flumet – Megève – Ormaret – ancienne route de Combloux – Sallanches – lac de Passy – Côte de Domancy – Combloux – Megève – Flumet – La Giettaz : 59km/1160m+
* Challenging sections:
* Departure from La Giettaz – Flumet – Megève – Ormaret – ancienne route de Combloux – Sallanches – lac de Passy – Côte de Domancy – Combloux – Megève – Flumet – La Giettaz : 59km/1160m+
* challenging section:
The only one: Côte de Domancy: the main challenge of the route, with a climb of around 2.5 km at an average gradient of 8 per cent and sections exceeding 10 per cent. A short but sustained climb, which needs to be managed carefully before the return to Combloux and Megève.
Type of land : Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)