Expert Ride : Partial reconnaissance of a stage of the tour

You will be accompanied by qualified cycling instructors. Assistance and follow car will be on the programme. Meeting at 8.00 a.m., with a departure at 8.30 a.m. All participants must provide proof that they are fit for cycling. * Route details : Departure from La Giettaz – Col des Aravis – Col de la Croix Fry - Col du Marais – Faverges – Ugine – Col de la Forclaz – Beaufort – Col du Pré – Beaufort – Villard sur Doron – Bisanne 1500 – Les Saisies – Flumet – La Giettaz : 145km/4155m+ * Challenging sections: 4 main difficulties: - Col de la Croix Fry: 4 km long with an elevation gain of 242 m, featuring gradients of 7–8 per cent; it starts off relatively gentle before the gradient gradually steepens. - Col de la Forclaz de Queige: a second short but tough climb, 5.1 km long with an average gradient of 8.2 per cent. A short but particularly gruelling climb, with the final two kilometres averaging around 9 per cent. Take care on the descent towards Queige, which is quite steep and narrow, with sections approaching 9 per cent. - Col du Pré: a 12.6 km climb averaging 7.8 per cent from Beaufort. The first few kilometres are around 7 per cent until Arêches, after which the gradient steepens significantly: approximately 6 km at nearly 9.5 per cent, with sections exceeding 10 per cent. Descent from the Col du Pré: take care on the bends before reaching Beaufort. - Last but not least, the Montée de Bisanne: 12.4 km at an average gradient of 8.3 per cent from Villard-sur-Doron.!!! The first half is through woodland, with gradients ranging between 7 and 8 per cent; the final 6 kilometres average over 9 per cent, with sections reaching 10 per cent. After the summit, there is a descent followed by a final climb towards Les Saisies. Other sections not to be overlooked - Col du Marais: an intermediate section of around 4 km, less steep but adding to the total elevation gain. - Valley between Thônes and Ugine: a relatively fast-flowing section, best tackled as a group to conserve energy. 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.