A remarkable climb to the Glières plateau, demanding and sustained, offering technical passages between forests and mountain pastures. The panorama opens up onto Mont Blanc, fully rewarding the effort made, all with a gravel section for fun!
You will be accompanied by qualified cycling instructors. Assistance and a follow car will be part of the programme.
Meeting at 8.00 a.m. for an 8.30 a.m. start.
* Route details :
Departure from La Giettaz - Col des Aravis – La Clusaz – St Jean de Sixt – Entremont – Les Glières – Thorens – Aviernoz – Villaz – Dingy St Clair – La Balme de Thuy – Thônes - St Jean de Sixt via route des Villards - La Clusaz - Col des Aravis- La Giettaz : 98km/2430m+
* Challenging sections:
- Col des Aravis climb
Distance: 6 km, elevation gain: 450 m, average gradient: 6.2%
- Glières climb
Distance: 9.7 km, elevation gain: 800 m, average gradient: 8.3% (max 16%)
A demanding climb on gravel paths and secondary roads. The first 4 kilometres are rolling but gradually steepening. The central section has several technical and narrow passages, with tight bends and sections with gradients of over 9%. The final section crosses open mountain pastures, offering spectacular views of Mont Blanc before reaching the plateau at 1,450 m.
Climb via Thônes to the Col des Aravis (left side, off the national road
A picturesque route via secondary roads and wooded hillsides on the left side of the valley, avoiding the national road. Alternating moderate slopes and flat sections, with technical passages in hairpin bends. The road gradually reaches the foot of the Col des Aravis, allowing you to complete the loop with one last sustained effort.
The organisers reserve the right to modify the route according to weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.
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 2026 or no longer than one year ago.
No registration will be taken into account if the file is incomplete.
Meeting at 8.00 a.m. for an 8.30 a.m. start.
* Route details :
Departure from La Giettaz - Col des Aravis – La Clusaz – St Jean de Sixt – Entremont – Les Glières – Thorens – Aviernoz – Villaz – Dingy St Clair – La Balme de Thuy – Thônes - St Jean de Sixt via route des Villards - La Clusaz - Col des Aravis- La Giettaz : 98km/2430m+
* Challenging sections:
- Col des Aravis climb
Distance: 6 km, elevation gain: 450 m, average gradient: 6.2%
- Glières climb
Distance: 9.7 km, elevation gain: 800 m, average gradient: 8.3% (max 16%)
A demanding climb on gravel paths and secondary roads. The first 4 kilometres are rolling but gradually steepening. The central section has several technical and narrow passages, with tight bends and sections with gradients of over 9%. The final section crosses open mountain pastures, offering spectacular views of Mont Blanc before reaching the plateau at 1,450 m.
Climb via Thônes to the Col des Aravis (left side, off the national road
A picturesque route via secondary roads and wooded hillsides on the left side of the valley, avoiding the national road. Alternating moderate slopes and flat sections, with technical passages in hairpin bends. The road gradually reaches the foot of the Col des Aravis, allowing you to complete the loop with one last sustained effort.
The organisers reserve the right to modify the route according to weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.
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 2026 or no longer than one year ago.
No registration will be taken into account if the file is incomplete.
