A beautiful bike ride to Mont Bisanne, with a few good climbs to test your legs. The route offers lovely views and a pleasant mountain atmosphere, perfect for a leisurely ride where you can take your time....
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.
* Course details :
Departure from La Giettaz – Flumet – Flon – Crest- Voland – Le Cernix – Col des Saisies – Mont Bisanne – Les Saisies – Notre Dame de Bellecome – Flumet – La Giettaz : 59km/ 1700 m+
* Difficult sections:
Two challenges:
- From Flumet, the Col des Saisies
This 14.6 km climb is fairly steady, with a gradient of between 6 and 7% for most of the way, although there is a steeper section with an 8% gradient for 1.350 km. The last few kilometres will be easier to negotiate.
- After this warm-up, the climb to Mont Bisanne gets tougher: 6 km at 8-9% with a few sections at over 10%.
The descent requires caution, especially in the exposed hairpin bends.
The return to La Giettaz will be a mere formality.
The organisers reserve the right to modify the route according to weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.
Type of land : Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Meeting at 8.00 a.m. for an 8.30 a.m. start.
* Course details :
Departure from La Giettaz – Flumet – Flon – Crest- Voland – Le Cernix – Col des Saisies – Mont Bisanne – Les Saisies – Notre Dame de Bellecome – Flumet – La Giettaz : 59km/ 1700 m+
* Difficult sections:
Two challenges:
- From Flumet, the Col des Saisies
This 14.6 km climb is fairly steady, with a gradient of between 6 and 7% for most of the way, although there is a steeper section with an 8% gradient for 1.350 km. The last few kilometres will be easier to negotiate.
- After this warm-up, the climb to Mont Bisanne gets tougher: 6 km at 8-9% with a few sections at over 10%.
The descent requires caution, especially in the exposed hairpin bends.
The return to La Giettaz will be a mere formality.
The organisers reserve the right to modify the route according to weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.
Type of land : Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
