Riders Roadbook 2018
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Welcome to the Alps
How to Follow Event Overview Rules & Regulations Safety & Support Event Signage Riders Extra Services Grand Depart Village Registration Day Registration Pack A Typical Day What to Take Massage Process Megève Hotels: Megève Stage One Stage Two
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Valloire Stage Three Hotels: Les 2 Alpes Les 2 Alpes Stage Four Hotels: Risoul Risoul Stage Five Stage Six Hotels: Auron Auron Stage Seven Final Day Hotels: Nice Nice Mark Your Achievements Contact
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Dear Rider Welcome to this year’s Haute Route Alps. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything is in place so you can live an experience of a lifetime. Part of this process is the publication of this roadbook. Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive guide outlining all the information you will need during the 7 days, both on and off the bike.
Bienvenue à la Haute Route Alpes 2018. Nous travaillons dur tout au long de l’année pour que tout soit en place afin que vous puissiez vivre une expérience inoubliable. Une partie de ce processus est la publication de ce roadbook (en anglais uniquement). Son but est de vous fournir un guide complet avec toutes les informations dont vous aurez besoin pendant les 7 jours, à la fois pendant, avant et après les étapes.
Inside you will find details on the registration process and technical stage information for the event, including details of the mechanical and medical assistance provided.
À l'intérieur, vous trouverez des détails sur le retrait des dossards, des informations sur chaque étape, y compris les détails de l'assistance mécanique et médicale fournie pendant l’événement.
Wishing you all the very best of luck with your final preparations,
En vous souhaitant bonne chance pour vos derniers entrainements,
The Haute Route Team.
L'équipe Haute Route.
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Event Overview The eight edition of the Haute Route Alps offers an exceptional course across some of the most beautiful and unspoilt mountains in Europe. The course features 20 categorised climbs with a total of 763km and 20,900m of climbing over seven days.
Saturday 25th August
Grand Depart Village in Megève Open from 10:00am to 6:30pm Rider briefing at 6:30pm Pasta Party at 8:00pm
Sunday 26th August Stage 1 - Start at 7:45am Megève – Megève 111km / 2800M+
Monday 27th August Stage 2 - Start at 7:00am Megève – Valloire 155km / 3900M+
Tuesday 28th August Stage 3 - Start at 7:30am Valloire – Les 2 Alpes 107km / 3300M+
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Wednesday 29th August Stage 4 - Start at 7:00am Les 2 Alpes – Saint-Véran 111km / 4000M+
Thursday 30th August Stage 5 - Start at 9:00am ITT Guillestre – Risoul 14km / 1400M+
Friday 31st August
Stage 6 - Start at 7:30am Risoul – Auron 112km / 3400M+
Saturday 1st September Stage 7 - Start at 7:00am Auron – Nice 143km / 2300M+
Rules and Regulations Rules and Regulations
It is important to be aware of all the Rules & Regulations of the Haute Route which include timekeeping & rankings, time limits, equipment allowed, safety, medical and personal assistance, anti-doping and other important topics.
Equipment Check
View the rules in full: https://www. hauteroute.org/downloads/HREurope18_ RR_EN.pdf
The following equipment is mandatory and must be presented by every rider during registration to pass the Equipment Safety Check prior to collecting your bib and registration pack: • Hard-shell helmet • Long sleeve thermal jacket • Thermal overshoes • Leg warmers • Full finger winter gloves
Key Points
Sustainability
• Respect traffic rules at all times (traffic lights, stop signs, etc.) • Ride on the right hand side of the road • Respect traffic signs of the Haute Route • Respect other road users (not involved in the event) • Wear a hardshell helmet at all times • Wear your bib on your back • Position your frame plate on the front of your handlebars
Solo / Duo
All riders taking part in the Duo competition will NOT be ranked in the Solo rankings. The Duo rankings will be established based on the time of the second rider of each team on each stage.
By entering the Haute Route, you commit to respect the environment and the natural areas visited. It is strictly forbidden to leave any type of waste (paper, plastic packaging etc) on the course. Any rider caught throwing waste on the course can be penalised or even disqualified. See chart: https://www.hauteroute.org/ downloads/HR_Riders_Sustainability_ Charter.pdf
Protest
Riders wishing to report infringements, contest timings or report something must collect and fill in a protest form from the Info Point within two hours of finishing the stage. Decisions communicated to the concerned riders after the evening briefing.
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Safety & Support Organisation
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Technical Assistance Assistance on the course • Mavic is the only party authorised to provide assistance on the course outside of designated feed stations. Riders receiving outside assistance - mechanical or otherwise - are liable to penalties and ultimately disqualification • Every participant is expected to be selfsufficient in the case of a puncture If you suffer a mechanical, please be patient and inform the driver of the closest course vehicle - they will inform Mavic. Assistance in the event village and at the start line: Mavic will have a stand at each Event Village and at the start line. The team will attempt to resolve any mechanical issues. 10
Replacement parts, spares and accessories: Mavic will not provide spare parts. Although there may be some bike shops close to the course, we recommend you bring specific spares including: • A rear-mech hanger • Allen keys specific to your bike • Spare brake blocks (front and rear) • Inner tubes with the correct length valves and CO2 cans or a pump
Medical Assistance Available 24/7: • Emergency Doctors • Professional Nurses • Ambulances MEDICAL EMERGENCY: +33 9 79 98 18 22
Signage Event Signage Stage Course
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Village Signage
The various services offered in the village are identified by these signs (non-exhaustive list):
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Riders Extra Services Cryotherapy Experience by TAG Heuer
Treat yourself at the end of each stage and immerse yourself for 3 minutes in a nitrogen bath (-100 to -140 degrees Celsius) to optimise your recovery. TAG Heuer is delighted to offer every Haute Route rider the opportunity to enjoy one free cryotherapy session. Each rider will receive a voucher in their registration pack to redeem during the week at the mobile cryotherapy unit. N.B. Additional sessions can be bought directly from the Info Point in the Event Village (35 EUR per session). #DontCrackUnderPressure
Bike Rental & Concierge Service
France Bike Rental’s concierge service will wash and service your bike every day at the Event Village and the bike will be ready on the start line every morning. All bike brands and models are taken care
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of by FBR. FBR has limited availability for this VIP level service and they encourage you to book now. For more information, please contact: michelle@francebikerentals.com
Race Bag Service
One of the many comforts enjoyed by professional riders is the availability of a rain bag in their directeur sportif’s car. The Haute Route provides you with yet another service that brings you closer to riding like a pro. The race bag service makes it possible for you to access anything you may need during a stage. Your bag will be transported along the course in a dedicated van, allowing you to pick up extra kit, your own food or any other spares at pre-determined feed stations. The race bag service can be bought directly at the Info Point subject to availability.
Grand Depart Village in Megève All riders are required to register at the Grand Depart Village on Saturday 25th August in Megève between 10:00am and 6:30pm. The village will be located at the Esplanade du Palais Megève, Route du Palais des Sports, 74120 Megève.
How to get there
AIRPORT The closest airport is Geneva
SHUTTLE Book the Official Shuttle from Genève Airport (GVA) and be dropped off at the Grand Depart Village
CAR Drive from home or rent a car from your arrival airport
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Get the train to the Gare de Sallanches – Combloux – Megève and continue with a taxi to Megève
Partners and Activities in the Grand Depart Village Haute Route partners present at the village during the day:
MAVIC Mechanical assistance, kit distribution and boutique
TAG HEUER Enjoy a cryotherapy session or relax in the lounge FRANCE BIKE RENTALS Bike rental and concierge service 13
Registration Day VILLAGE ARRIVAL – The event village will be open from 10:00am to 6:30pm. Before exploring the village and visiting partners’ and exhibitors’ booths, make sure you follow the steps outlined below.
VILLAGE ARRIVAL
BIKE PARK – Use the secure bike park while you complete the registration process. EQUIPMENT CHECK – Present the following mandatory equipment to the organisation, before being allowed to proceed to bib collection: Hard-shell helmet, long sleeve thermal jacket, full-finger winter gloves, thermal overshoes, leg warmers. BIB COLLECTION – Collect your bib, bike plate and Haute Route Alps registration pack (you will need one form of photo ID). OFFICIAL PHOTO - Don’t forget to have your official Haute Route picture taken. BIKE BOX – Attach your bike box tag to your bike box and bring your bike box to the dedicated trucks. Your bike box will be stored in a secured room throughout the event. You will not be able to access your bike box again until the final stage finish in Nice. BRIEFING – Once you have completed all these steps and visited our partner and exhibitor stands please ensure that you attend the mandatory Rider Briefing at 6:30pm at the Palais. You can use the secure bike park located nearby. N.B: The Rider Briefing will be followed by the Event Supporter Briefing which is mandatory for friends and family following the event by car. PASTA PARTY – To start the Haute Route in the right way, enjoy an apéro courtesy of Velosophe and make new friends over dinner at the Pasta Party which will take place at the Palais straight after the Rider Briefing. Finally, don’t forget to pick up your bike if you used the bike park. There is no secure bike park overnight. 14
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OFFICIAL MAVIC HAUTE ROUTE KIT VOUCHER To redeem at the Mavic stand
HAUTE ROUTE BACKPACK To put your change of clothes for each day
BACKPACK TAG To insert in the pocket on the side of your backpack
HAUTE ROUTE TRAVEL BAG To transport belongings between each stage
TRAVEL BAG TAG To insert in the pocket on top of your Travel Bag
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ID CARD To give you access to your daily lunch and massage
CRYOTHERAPY VOUCHER For a free Cryotherapy Experience by TAG Heuer
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What to take with you While every rider will have their own personal preference, this is a suggested list of what to take on the bike and in your backpack (dropped off at the start/collected at the finish of each stage):
ON THE BIKE A windbreaker/gillet Water/drinks bottles Cereal bars, dried fruits, energy gels A pair of sunglasses A mobile phone in your waterproof pouch Spare inner tubes or sealant for tubeless tyre Tyre-levers A pump or a CO2 canister A multi-tool including chain tool
IN YOUR BACKPACK Haute Route ID card Spare shoes High-protein recovery drink Change of clothes Shower gel and towel Towel for rider massage
IN CASE OF COLD & BAD WEATHER Long sleeve thermal jacket Full finger winter gloves Thermal overshoes Leg warmers / leggings
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Massage Process • Book your massage at the Info Point as soon as possible after you cross the finish line. • You will receive a massage ticket indicating your allotted time slot for your massage. • Arrive at the massage area at your assigned time with your ticket; late-comers and riders without a ticket will not be treated. • Bring your towel to place on the massage table. • Massages last 15 minutes.
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INTRODUCING
Megève CLASSY AND SPORTY Megève, an authentic and chic village resort perched under the shadow of the MontBlanc, will undoubtedly leave an impression on you. Home to a rich cultural history and exceptional mountain heritage, the town is unique in many ways. Located in the heart of the Alps, surrounded by a number of lakes, Megève is ideal for relaxing in the sun, walking in the nature or watching a stunning sunset over the snowcapped summits. With the ability to ski right onto the slopes from the village in the winter, the resort offers a huge selection of slopes using the contours of the mountain between the wide-open plains and forests to adapt them to all abilities. THREE MICHELIN CHEFS Home to a burgeoning gastronomy scene with three Michelin starred chefs, as well as a wide selection of high quality accommodation options, Megève is a destination that is lively all year round. Events organised all throughout the year allow you to share unique experiences and memorable moments. Megève is also home to the biggest sports and well-being centre in the Alps. Combining elegance and innovation, the Palais offers
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you an opportunity to immerse yourself in a universe of relaxation and well-being thanks to the indoor and outdoor balneo-therapy zone as well as the largest gym of the Alps. Spread over 1000m2, the room is equipped with the latest high tech and connected equipment. The indoor rock climbing structure and seminar rooms complete the complex, promising more unique moments in the heart of the mountains. CYCLING EVENTS TO EVERYONE’S LIKING Throughout the summer Megève undoubtedly plays a huge role in the local cycling scene with a jam-packed calendar of national and international events. Megève’s roads welcome a number of much-awaited events such as the Time Megève Mont-Blanc, the MB Race Culture Vélo (endurance MTB world cup event) and of course the Haute Route Alps. A point of pride in recent years, Megève hosted a stage of the Tour in 2016 as well as the Etape du Tour cyclosportive. Megève also offers a number of well signposted routes (road and off road) allowing cycling enthusiasts to enjoy the unique roads and trails that the area has to offer. www.megeve.com
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Accommodation: Megève HOTEL
ADDRESS
CHECK-IN
DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
Alp'Hôtel
434 Route de
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Rochebrune, 74120 Megève 188 Rue
Moulin
Ambroise Martin, 74120 Megève
Hôtel Grange
10 Rue des
d'Arly
Allobroges, 74120 Megève
BIKE STORAGE Secure Room
3:00pm
Hôtel Au Vieux
SERVICES
1.0km
Secure Room
1:00pm
1.0km
Secure Garage
Hôtel La
288 Rue du Crêt
Cremaillère
du Midi, 74120 Megève
Hôtel L'Arboisie
483 Route du Gollet, 74120 Megève
3:00pm
3.0km
Secure Room
Les Portes de Megève
1265 route de Megève, 74120 Praz-sur-Arly
3:00pm
3.9km
Secure Garage
Hôtel Les Loges Blanches
500 Route de La Plaine, 74120 Megève
3:00pm
0.5km
Secure Room
Hôtel Lodge Park
100 Rue d'Arly, 74120 Megève
3:00pm
1.0km
Secure Room
Hôtel Sylvana
53 Allée du Grand Soleil, 74120 Megève
5:00pm
1.5km
Secure Room
Résidence FMA
34 Route de Rochebrune, 74120 Megève
4:00pm
1.0km
Secure Room
531 Route Nationale, 74120 Megève
5:00pm
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Résidence Hôtel Rent
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12:00am
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Restaurant in the hotel
MAP: http://bit.ly/HRA18_Megève
Swimming pool or Wellness Centre
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Megève – Megève
S TA G E 1 • S U N D AY 2 6 T H A U G U S T • 1 1 1 K M / 2 8 0 0 M +
Practical Info Start: 7:45am, Le Palais, 74120 Megève Finish: 11:45am-3:00pm, Route de la Côte 2000, 74120 Megève. Ride back to the Event Village (15min descent). Village: Le Palais, Route du Palais des Sports, 74120 Megève Briefing: 6:30pm, Le Palais, Route du Palais des Sports, 74120 Megève
LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “This isn’t an easy stage to start the week. Manage your effort and think about your nutrition and hydration, you don’t want to go into the red on the first day of the week.”
Aravis 1487M 586M+ over 11.7km, 5.0%
Colombière 1618M 713M+ over 12.7km, 5.6%
Côte de Domancy 790M 240M+ over 3.6km, 6.7%
Côte 2000 1495M 399M+ over 9.4km, 4.2%
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Megève – Valloire
S TA G E 2 • M O N D AY 2 7 T H A U G U S T • 1 5 5 K M / 3 9 0 0 M +
Practical Info Start: 7:00am, Le Palais, 74120 Megève Finish: 12:40am-5:10pm, Rue des Grandes Alpes, 73450 Valloire Village: Place de la Mairie, 73450 Valloire Briefing: 6:30pm, Cinéma Les Gentianes, Avenue de la Vallée d'Or, 73450 Valloire
LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “Break this stage down into three sections, one per climb. Pacing yourself up Madeleine is vital as not only is it the longest climb of the day but you still have to climb the Télégraphe afterwards as well.”
Saisies 1660M 703M+ over 13.2km, 5.3%
Madeleine 2000M 1540M+ over 25.4km, 6.1%
Télégraphe 1566M 786M+ over 12km, 6.6%
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Accommodation: Valloire ADDRESS
CHECK-IN
DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
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Rue des Grandes Alpes, 73450 Valloire
3:00pm
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Hôtel du Centre
Rue des Grandes Alpes, 73450 Valloire
4:00pm
0.5km
Secure Room
Hôtel Les Melèzes
Rue de Tigny, 73450 Valloire
4:00pm
0.5km
Secure Room
Lagrange Vacances Les Chalets du Galibier*
Route du Galibier, 73450 Valloire
4:00pm
2.0km
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Rue des Moulins, 73450 Valloire
2:00pm
0.5km
Secure Room
Rue Marie Curie, 73450 Valloire
4:00pm
1.0km
Secure Room
Résidence Odalys Le Les Charbonnières, Hameau et Les Chalets 73450 Valloire de la Vallée d'Or*
5:00pm
1.0km
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Rue du Praz, 73450 Valloire
5:00pm
1.0km
Secure Room
Hôtel de La Poste
Résidence La Joie de Vivre
Résidence Le Hameau de Valloire
Résidence Village D Plus
Villards, 73450 Valloire
*Breakfast: 5:45am- 7:45am, Salle Gabriel Julliard, 73450 Valloire (Don’t forget your ID card)
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Secure Garage
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MAP: http://bit.ly/HRA18_Valloire
LE GALIBIER, HERE WE ARE.
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INTRODUCING
Valloire Valloire Galibier, your authentic village ski resort welcoming and sporty waits for you at the foot of the Galibier pass in Savoie, on a legendary itinerary, the Route des Grandes Alpes.
Valloire Galibier Authentique Station Village sportive, authentique et chaleureuse, au pied du Col du Galibier en Savoie, sur un itinéraire de légende, la Route des Grandes Alpes.
Your summer in Valloire The ideal playground for cyclists! Between the Télégraphe and the Galibier passes, Valloire will be your perfect basecamp to face the greatest passes of the Tour de France!
Votre été à Valloire Le terrain de jeu idéal des cyclistes ! Entre les cols du Télégraphe et du Galibier, Valloire sera votre camp de base pour affronter les plus grands cols du Tour de France !
After a memorable crossing of Valloire during the Tour de France 2017, Summer 2018 is about to be as hot with various major cycling events: Supergranfondo Galibier Izoard, the Maurienne Galibier, the Tour de Savoie MontBlanc and of course La Haute Route!
Après le passage du Tour de France en 2017, l’été 2018 s’annonce également chaud avec la de nombreux évènements cyclistes : Supergranfondo Galibier Izoard, La Maurienne Galibier, Tour de Savoie Mont-Blanc et bien sûr La Haute Route !
Ready for the Galibier ascent? On Thursdays July 26th and August 30th, the road leading to the Galibier will be dedicated to cycles from 8 to 11am, forbidden to motorized machines. 0 engines, 100% pleasure!
L’ascension du Galibier vous tente ? Les jeudis 26 juillet et 30 août, le col sera dédié aux vélos de 8h à 11h avec une route interdite aux engins motorisés. 0 moteur, 100% de plaisir !
From June until Septembre, a Summer season full of major sports and cultural events but also lots of activities…
Une saison estivale de juin à septembre pleine d’évènements sportifs et culturels et d’activités !
Welcome to Valloire!
Soyez les bienvenus à Valloire !
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© APERNET - VALLOIRE
Valloire – Les 2 Alpes S TA G E 3 • T U E S D AY 2 8 T H A U G U S T • 1 0 7 K M / 3 3 0 0 M +
Practical Info
LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “Can you think of a better way to start your day than to climb the Galibier? Maybe… Ease your way into the stage on day three and don’t burn any matches on the first climb, the ascent to Sarenne and finish in Les 2 Alpes could be brutal otherwise.”
Start: 7:30am, Avenue de la Vallée d'Or, 73450 Valloire Finish: 11:10am-2:50pm, Avenue de la Muzelle, 38860 Mont-de-Lans Village: Parking Gobierney, Rue du Grand Plan, 38860 Mont-de-Lans Briefing: 6:30pm, Palais des Sports, 38860 Mont-de-Lans
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Sarenne 1999M 956M+ over 13.8km, 6.9%
Les 2 Alpes 1652M 609M+ over 12km, 5.0%
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Accommodation: Les 2 Alpes HOTEL
ADDRESS
CHECK-IN
DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
Hôtel Adret
1 Chemin de La
1:00pm
1.0km
Secure Room
2:00pm
1.0km
Allowed in
Sea, 38860 Les 2 Alpes Hôtel Chalet Des Champions
Avenue de La Muzelle, 38860
113 Avenue de La
Neiges
Muzelle, 38860
BIKE STORAGE
Rooms
Les 2 Alpes
Hôtel des
SERVICES
4:00pm
1.0km
Secure Room
Les 2 Alpes 75 Avenue de La Muzelle, 38860 Les 2 Alpes
4:00pm
0.5km
Hôtel Le Souleil'Or
10 Rue du Grand Plan, 38860 Les 2 Alpes
4:00pm
0.5km
Secure Room
Hôtel Les Flocons
9 Rue du Cairou, 38860 Les 2 Alpes
2:00pm
1.0km
Secure Room
Hôtel Spa Côte Brune
6 Rue des Côtes Brunes, 38860 Les 2 Alpes
3:00pm
0.5km
Secure Room
Résidence Les Armaillis
9 Chemin de La Sea, 38860 Les 2 Alpes
4:00pm
1.0km
Secure Room
5 Place des 2 Alpes, 38860 Les 2 Alpes
5:00pm
0.5km
Secure Room
1 Rue du Rouchas, 38860 Les 2 Alpes
1:00pm
0.5km
Secure Room
Hôtel La Meije
Résidence Orée des pistes
Résidence Provencal
Secure Room
MAP: http://bit.ly/HRA18_Les2Alpes
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4 person apartment
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INFORMATION AND BOOKING www.les2alpes.com *subject to availabilities OT Les 2 Alpes / Yoann PEISIN
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INTRODUCING
Les 2 Alpes Les 2 Alpes is an international ski resort located in the Isere region, in the Northern French Alps, 70 km from the city of Grenoble. Les 2 Alpes welcomes you throughout their summer season from June 23rd to September 1st, 2018 and offers many activities to suit everyone’s liking. Located in the heart of the Oisans, it is a must for amateur and professional cyclists with mythical passes: Col du Lautaret, Col du Galibier, Col de la Croix de Fer, Col de Sarenne, the climb of the Alpe d ' Huez, climb of the Alps... For mountain bikers, the domain is specialised for downhill riding with endless trails and lifts allowing you to descend all day long to your heart’s delight. Between 3200m and 3600m above sea level, the biggest skiable glacier in Europe can accommodate amateur or professional skiers throughout the summer on the slopes, but also on the internationally renowned snowpark. For others, all kinds of sports activities are possible such as hiking, water sports, via
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ferrata, climbing, paragliding... but also moments of relaxation and recovery with a gym and thermal baths in the Sun… In brief, enough to satisfy the whole family! Les 2 Alpes is also a winter resort from October 26th to November 4th and from December 1st , 2018 to April 27th, 2019! An exceptional ski area with guaranteed snow thanks to its altitude and its glacier; 410 hectares of repertoired slopes from 1300m to 3600m above sea level. The domain also hosts a variety of infrastructures: 1 snowpark, Freestyle Land: slopestyle, half pipe, beginner zone, slide zones, rails, big air ... To take advantage of the mythical descent of the Vallons de la Meije a connection with the La Grave/La Meije station is also available. If you are a fan of off-piste, come and enjoy 1400 hectares of unmarked and challenging slopes. Winter is also a time for a vast range of activities: ski lessons, snowshoe outings, quad biking, paragliding, snowmobiling, climbing, swimming pool, ice rink, fitness, museums, exploring the villages.
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Les 2 Alpes – Saint-Véran
S TA G E 4 • W E D N E S D AY 2 9 T H A U G U S T • 1 1 1 K M / 4 0 0 0 M +
Practical Info Start: 7:00am, Avenue de la Muzelle, 38860 Mont-de-Lans Finish: 10:50am-2:25pm, 05350 Saint-Véran Village: Parking RD5, 05350 Saint-Véran A shuttle will transfer you from Saint-Véran to Risoul. Your bike will be transferred to Risoul to pick up after the briefing. Briefing: 6:30pm, Salle Polyvalente Espace 1850, 05600 Risoul
LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “Three cols over 2000m in the same day. That speaks for itself. This short stage is basically up or down all day, pacing, hydration and nutrition will be key now that you are 4 days into the adventure.”
Lautaret 2058M 1015M+ over 24.6km, 4.1%
Izoard 2360M 1145M+ over 19.1km, 6%
Saint-Véran 2030M 653M+ over 10.3km, 6.3%
Feed Station
Timed Section
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Accommodation: Risoul ADDRESS
CHECK-IN
DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
Hôtel Le
Station 1850,
Chardon Bleu
2:00pm
05600 Risoul
0.5km
HOTEL
Résidence Castor & Pollux
Résidence Deneb
Station 1850, 05600 Risoul
Station 1850, 05600 Risoul
SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE Secure Room
5:00pm
0.5km
Allowed in Rooms
5:00pm
0.5km
Allowed in Rooms
Résidence Les Balcons de Sirius
Station 1850, 05600 Risoul
3:00pm
1.0km
Secure
Résidence Mona Lisa Cassiopée
Station 1850, 05600 Risoul
5:00pm
0.5km
Allowed in Rooms
Résidence Vega
Station 1850, 05600 Risoul
5:00pm
1.0km
Allowed in Rooms
Room
MAP: http://bit.ly/HRA18_Risoul
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Col d’Izoard - élu plus beau paysage du Tour de France 2017 > 2360 m. d’altitude Izoard Pass - Tour de France 2017 a word : most beautiful scenery > 2360m high.
Col Agnel > 2740 m. d’altitude Col de Vars > 2109 m. d’altitude Guillestre Risoul > 1850 m. d’altitude 14 km | 900 m+ Montée de Ceillac 1639 m. d’altitude 18 virages Ascent of Ceillac > 1639m high 18 bends
TERRE DE VÉLOS BIKES LAND
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INTRODUCING
Guillestrois Queyras The Queyras natural regional park with the highest altitude of Europe, the UNESCO recognised biosphere reserve of Mont-Viso, or even the remarkable natural sites of Plan de Phazy and the Petrifying Fountain, a geothermal hot spring…The GuillestroisQueyras is a destination marked by the excellence and beauty of nature.
Agnel) and also the Mount Viso which, from the top of its 3841m of altitude, dominates the territory.
The territory is also well-known for its handicraft and cultural heritage, and not the least for its fortifications designed by the military architect Vauban: the Queyras fortress and the Mont-Dauphin stronghold listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the vernacular architecture of the Queyras villages based on stone and wood without forgetting the “Fustes” timbered houses in the valley of Saint-Véran (at 2040 meters of altitude, the highest town of Europe).
If hiking is the queen of the destination, it is not the only option, it is also very pleasant to do a paragliding flight or a rafting trip on the Guil or the Durance. Two wheels side is awesome!
Guillestrois Queyras is also very close to Italy, the famous passes (Izoard and
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The many hiking trails are also a great way to discover this territory by taking the height, cut off from everything except the essentials.
With its legendary passes (Izoard and Agnel), its 12 cycling tours, its famous Queyras mountain bike tour (GR58) and its 540 km of mountain bike routes, the Guillestrois Queyras is an ideal playground for all lovers of bikes who wish to learn or perform in an exceptional natural setting.
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ITT Guillestre – Risoul S TA G E 5 • T H U R S D AY 3 0 T H A U G U S T • 1 4 , 1 K M / 1 4 0 0 M +
Time Trial Procedure
Your start time will be defined by your overall ranking (the last rider in the overall ranking starting the time trial first). Your starting group will be published after the finish of the second stage on the Haute Route website and at the briefing. • Go to the waiting area at your starting block time
Practical Info
Breakfast: 6:30am-9:00am, Salle Polyvalente Espace 1850, 05600 Risoul (Don’t forget your ID card) Start: From 9:00am, Place du Portail, 05600 Guillestre Finish: From 10:30am, Rue de la Forêt Blanche, 05600 Risoul Village: Front de Neige, 05600 Risoul
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Enter the Time Trial corridor 2 minutes before your start time • Enter the start ramp 20 seconds before your start time • GO For the Duo, riders will go down the ramp one after the other, with their start time based on the ranking of the slowest rider in each duo.
Briefing: 6:30pm, Salle Polyvalente Espace 1850, 05600 Risoul LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “You versus the mountain. I won’t be chasing from the back on this stage, so it’s up to you to decide if you go all out or use it as a recovery day.”
Risoul 1865M 865M+ over 13.1km, 6.6%
Feed Station
Timed Section
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Risoul – Auron
S TA G E 6 • F R I D AY 3 1 S T A U G U S T • 1 1 2 K M / 3 4 0 0 M +
Practical Info Breakfast: 5:00am-7:00am, Salle Polyvalente Espace 1850, 05600 Risoul (Don’t forget your ID card) Start: 7:30am, Risoul Finish: 11:40am-3:00pm, Place d'Auron, 06660 Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée Village: Place d'Auron, 06660 Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée
Briefing: 6:00pm, Espace Rovery, 7 Route de Nabinas, 06660 Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “Getting towards the end of the week we will all be tired and fatigued, remember to pay attention on the roads, especially on the descents. Pace yourself through the day today, saving some for the last summit finish in Auron.”
Vars 2109M 1203M+ over 22km, 5.5%
Bonette 2715M 1499M+ over 22.6km, 6.6%
Auron 1592M 442M+ over 7.1km, 6.2%
Feed Station
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Timed Section
Accommodation: Auron HOTEL
ADDRESS
CHECK-IN
DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
3:00pm
3.0km
Hôtel
Plateau
Bataclan
Chastellares, 06660 Auron
Hôtel Edelweiss
Place Centrale, 06660 Auron
SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE Secure Room
12:00pm
0.0km
Secure Room
1:00pm
0.5km
Secure Room
Place d'Auron, 06660 Auron
4:00pm
0.0km
Secure Room
Hôtel Le Chastellares
Place Centrale, 06660 Auron
2:30pm
0.0km
Secure Room
Le Chalet d'Auron
La Voie du Berger, 06660 Auron
4:00pm
0.5km
Secure Room
Résidence Le Collet d'Auron
Boulevard Georges Pompidou, 06660 Auron
2:00pm
0.5km
Secure Room
Résidence Le Saint Etienne*
Boulevard Georges Pompidou, 06660 Auron
4:00pm
1.0km
Allowed in Apartments
Hôtel Las Donnas
3 Rue Sainte-Marie Madeleine,
(Close at 7:00pm)
06660 Auron Hôtel Le Blainon
*Breakfast: 5:00am-7:00am, Restaurant Le Slalom, Place centrale, 06660 Auron (Don’t forget your ID card)
MAP: http://bit.ly/HRA18_Auron
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INTRODUCING
Auron Real ground of open air and authenticity, the station of Auron and the villages of St Etienne de Tinée and St Dalmas le Selvage invite you to live a summer to relax and recharge in the heart of the Mercantour mountains.
Véritable terre de pleine nature et d’authenticité, la station d’Auron et le village de St Etienne de Tinée et de St Dalmas le Selvage vous invitent à vivre un été dédié au ressourcement avec pour environnement, les montagnes du Mercantour.
A real play area, in the great nature and convenient to the practice of varied sports activities, the hike in all its forms, the cultural discovery, the relaxation and the wellness. From the new experiences to the simplest pleasures, your mountain starts here…
Un véritable espace de jeu, grandeur nature, propice à la pratique d’activités sportives variées, à la randonnée sous toutes ses formes, à la découverte culturelle, à la détente et au bien-être. Des expériences nouvelles aux plaisirs les plus simples, quelles que soient vos envies, votre montagne commence ici…
During Winter, Auron, offers you at 1600 m of height, all the pleasures of the gliding and the mountain on the biggest ski area of the region with the alpine south landscapes and the authenticity of a real resort village. Station Nice Côte d’Azur, it represents your closest snow destination at only 1 hour 30 of Nice International airport. Slightly further down the valley, the village of St Etienne de Tinée (1140m) is also connected directly to the ski resort via the Pinatelle Gondolas.
© OFFICE DE TOURISME AURON
L’hiver, Auron, vous offre à 1600 m d’altitude, tous les plaisirs de la glisse et de la montagne sur le plus grand domaine skiable du département avec pour décor, les paysages sud alpins et l’authenticité d’une véritable station village. Station Nice Côte d’Azur, elle représente votre destination neige la plus proche, à seulement 1h30 de l’aéroport de Nice. Le village de St Etienne de Tinée (1140m) est relié directement au domaine skiable d’Auron par la télécabine de la Pinatelle.
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Auron - Nice
S TA G E 7 • S AT U R D AY 1 S T S E P T E M B E R • 1 4 3 K M / 2 3 0 0 M +
Practical Info Start: 7:00am, Place d'Auron, 06660 SaintEtienne-de-Tinée Finish: 11:40am-2:35pm, Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice Village: Quai des Etats-Unis, 06000 Nice Closing Ceremony: 6:00pm, Salon Riviera, Palais de la Méditerranée, 06000 Nice
LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “The final day, only two cols the ride before making it to Nice and becoming a finisher. Enjoy the day, treasure the memories and make the most of the energy you have left to give it your all to the end.”
St Martin 1507M 1100M+ over 16.3km, 6.7%
Eze 507M 490M+ over 10.1km, 4.8%
Feed Station
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Timed Section
FINAL DAY OPERATIONS
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You become a finisher in Nice
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Receive your Finisher T-shirt
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02 Receive your Finisher Medal
04 Collect your Backpack
Closing Ceremony: food, drinks, awards At Palais de la MĂŠditerranĂŠe - you must have your Haute Route ID card with you. Additional tickets can be purchased for friends and family.
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Accommodation: Nice HOTEL
ADDRESS
CHECK-IN
DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
Hôtel Comté
29 Rue de Dijon,
de Nice
3:00pm
06000 Nice
2.0km
Hôtel Crillon
44 Rue Pastorelli, 06000 Nice
3:00pm
1.0km
Allowed in Rooms
Hôtel du
16 Rue d'AlsaceLorraine, 06000 Nice
3:00pm
1.5km
Midi
Allowed in Rooms
12:00pm
0.5km
Hôtel
3 Rue Paul
Florence
Déroulède, 06000 Nice
SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE Secure Garage
Secure Garage
Ibis Nice Centre Gare
14 Avenue Thiers, 06000 Nice
12:00pm
2.0km
Secure Room
Ibis Nice Palais de Congrès
38 Rue Barberis, 06300 Nice
12:00pm
2.0km
Secure Room
Kyriad Nice Port
35 Boulevard Raimbaldi, 06000 Nice
2:00pm
1.5km
Allowed in Rooms
Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame
28 Avenue Notre Dame, 06000 Nice
2:00pm
0.5km
Secure Room
Novotel Nice Centre Vieux Nice
8-10 Esplanade du Parvis de l'Europe, 06300 Nice
3:00pm
1.5km
Secure Room
MAP: http://bit.ly/HRA18_Nice
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INTRODUCING
Nice Nice, the home of cycling. Capital city of the French Riviera, 5th largest city in France with 350,000 inhabitants, and 2nd biggest French tourism destination with over 5 million visitors per year the city of Nice is home to a splendid climate and hosts a wide variety of international sports events all year round. Ironman, Nice-Cannes Marathon, 2012 World Ice-Skating championships, Tour de France of Sailing since 2014, the European Football Championships and Nice UltiMed – these international sporting events have made Nice a go-to destination for sports fans over recent years. The Women’s Football World Cup and Ironman 70.3 World Championships as well as the Top 14 final and Rugby World Cup are all on the schedule in years to come, culminating with hosting the Football during the 2024 Olympics. Cycling has played a key role in the sports calendar in Nice for over 70 years now
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with the finish of the Paris-Nice pro race in March, a Team-Time-Trial stage on the Tour in 2013, the famous Transvésubienne raid, the Tour Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur and soon the Grand Départ of the Tour de France in 2020. Situated between the sea and the mountains, the Nice region is a stunning natural environment for cycling. The roads and mountains are ideal for training and for racing, with trails in the Parc du Mercantour also available for those who prefer to ride off-road. The Haute Route Alps from Megève to Nice plays an important role in the dynamism of the region and the two last stages will be an opportunity for riders to discover the beauty of the region. Passing first over the famous Col de la Bonette at 2715m and then staying in the resort of Auron before finishing their adventure atop the Col d’Eze with a view over the Mediterranean sea and panoramic view of the French Riviera from the Cap Ferrat in the west to Italy in the east.
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Mark your achievements PhotoRunning
Stationed along the route on each stage, photographers from PhotoRunning will capture some of the best and toughest moments of your adventure. Don’t forget to have your picture taken on registration day. You can buy your individual highresolution photos after the event at photorunning.com.
SummitFinish
Choose from a great range of souvenirs on the Summit Finish website to commemorate your achievements. From traditional kilometre markers and perspex markers to mugs and espresso cups you’ll find something to your liking. Head to their website summitfinish.co.uk/ collections/haute-route for more details.
Haute Route Memorabilia
Want to immortalise your achievement with some exclusive Haute Route memorabilia? We've got two brand new pieces that you are sure to love. Hang your latest Haute Route medal on the medal hanger, and remind everyone at work of your achievements with a trophy for your desk. The trophy costs 24€ and the medal hanger costs 30€. Both items can be purchased onsite in the Event Village.
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Contacts If you have any questions during the build up to the event don’t hesitate to get in touch. Live Chat hauteroute.org Phone before August 15th (9am to 6pm CET) +41 21 641 43 99 Phone from August 15th to September 2nd +33 7 72 77 06 75 Email contact.france@hauteroute.org
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Event Partners Main Partner
Official Timekeeper
Host Venues
Official Suppliers
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Quartz Health Programme The Haute Route is delighted to have entered into a partnership with the Ultra Sport Science Foundation to provide a stateof-the-art health monitoring programme to Haute Route Alps riders in 2018.
Registration
The Quartz programme is a useful adjunct to your training build-up and participation in the Haute Route. It helps you to be aware of how your body is coping with your training, keeping a detailed log of your relevant medical history and providing you with preevent and on-site tests to ensure you are fit and ready to go.
Monitoring
The Quartz programme is offered free to 50 volunteer Haute Route Alps athletes in 2018 as we test it in the Haute Route series for the first time. It is run by Athlete for Transparency which works with the Ultra Sport Science Foundation in its mission focused on the enhancement and distribution of scientific and medical knowledge related to participation in ultraendurance sports.
Objectives
Monitoring and protecting the health of Haute Route cyclists throughout their training and during their Haute Route event. Helping to ensure that we compete in a doping-free world.
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Riders are invited to fill in a detailed and confidential health questionnaire online using the Sport and Health Online platform, also known as SHOL.
DURING TRAINING Riders are invited to update their profile with any relevant information during the build-up to the Haute Route – for example a flu infection that might be treated with antibiotics, details of a new dietary supplement or treatment of a knee injury. FINAL MONTH Blood test - A month before the Haute Route begins, riders will be asked to undergo a free pre-event blood test at their local surgery or laboratory. Samples will then be sent for analysis with the results updated on your SHOL account. REGISTRATION DAY Blood test – Riders undergo a second blood test which will then be compared to the first test to check for any abnormalities. Doctors review results to classify riders into one of four categories: Normal, Atypical, Potential Disease, Abnormal linked to potential doping. DURING EVENT Medical staff can access SHOL account if necessary should anything untoward or an accident occur.
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