Expert Ride : A trip over four mountain passes in the Aravis

You will be accompanied by instructors who hold the BE cycling certificate. Assistance and follow car will be on the program. Meeting at 8.00 am, for a departure at 8.30 am Details of the route : Departure from La Giettaz – Flumet – Héry sur Ugine – Ugine - Faverges – Col du Marais – Col de Plan Bois -Col de la Croix Fry -Col des Aravis - La Giettaz : 98km/2430m+ * 4 Challenging sections: - Col du Marais: south-facing, approximately 10 km long, elevation gain: 388 m, average gradient: 4% A gradual climb, with the first section carved into the cliff face, followed by a more rolling route after Serraval. A manageable challenge that allows you to find your rhythm. - Col de Plan Bois: a 9 km climb from Les Clefs with an elevation gain of 672 m and an average gradient of 7.5 per cent – a demanding ascent, with several sections approaching 10 to 12.5 per cent, set amidst mountain scenery. - Col de la Croix Fry from Manigod: a 7 km climb from Manigod with an elevation gain of around 550 m Make sure you save some energy – a tough 2.6 km stretch at 9 per cent awaits you from Villard-dessus! If you manage this gruelling section well, the final stretch won’t be too painful, with a gradient that hovers steadily around 7–8 per cent. - The final climb: Col des Aravis – north-facing side from the junction with the Col de la Croix Fry road, covering a distance of 4 km with an elevation gain of approximately 220 m The final climb to the Col des Aravis features a 4 km ascent punctuated by a few sections at 8 per cent. The final few hundred metres ease off before the finish, offering a magnificent view of Mont Blanc. The organisation reserves the right to modify the routes according to the weather conditions and other unforeseen events. All participants must provide proof that they are fit to practise cycling. Each participant must have a medical certificate that proves their ability to cycle that dates from 2027 or no longer than one year ago. No registration will be taken into account if the file is incomplete.