Riders' Roadbook 2019
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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 Emergency phone number +33 9 79 98 18 22 Hotline number before August 13th (9am to 6pm) +41 21 641 43 99 Hotline number between August 13th to September 2nd +33 7 72 77 06 75 Email contact@hauteroute.org A dedicated team will also be available at the Info Point during the Haute Route Village opening hours and at the start line of each stage.
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Contents
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Welcome to the Alps Event Overview How to get to Megève Grand Depart Village Registration Day Registration Pack A Typical Day Haute Route ID Card Rules and Regulations Safety and Support Signage What to Take Bag Logistics Feed Station Megève Hotels: Megève Stage 1 Stage 2
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Hotels: Courchevel Stage 3 Alpe d'Huez Hotels: Alpe d'Huez Stage 4 Serre-Chevalier Briançon Hotels: Serre-Chevalier Briançon Stage 5 Stage 6 Pra loup Hotels: Pra Loup Stage 7 Nice Hotels: Nice Final Day Official Boutique How to Follow Event Partners
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Dear Rider Welcome to the 2019 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. 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. Wishing you all the very best of luck with your final preparations, The Haute Route Team.
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Bienvenue à la Haute Route Alpes 2019. Nous travaillons dur tout au long de l’année pour que vous puissiez vivre une expérience inoubliable. Ce Roadbook (uniquement en anglais) est un guide complet contenant les informations dont vous aurez besoin pendant les 7 jours, à la fois avant, pendant et après les étapes. Vous trouverez des détails sur le retrait des dossards, des informations sur chaque étape, y compris le fonctionnement de l’assistance mécanique et médicale fournie pendant l’événement. En vous souhaitant une bonne fin de préparation, L’équipe Haute Route
Event Overview The ninth edition of the Haute Route Alps offers an exceptional course across some of the most beautiful and unspoilt mountains in Europe. The course features a total of 760km and 20,550m of climbing over seven days.
Saturday 24th August
Grand Depart Village in Megève Open from 10:00am to 6:30pm Welcome briefing at 7:00pm Pasta Party at 8:00pm
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Stage 1 - Start at 7:30am Megève - Megève (Côte 2000) 97km I 2600M+
Monday 26th August
Stage 2 - Start at 7:30am Megève - Courchevel (Col de la Loze) 123KM I 3300M+
Tuesday 27th August
Stage 3 - Start at 7:00am Courchevel - Alpe d'Huez 144KM I 4600M+
Wednesday 28th August
Thursday 29th August Stage 5 - Start at 9:00am Serre-Chevalier Briançon - Col d'Izoard 19KM I 1200M+
Friday 30th August
Stage 6 - Start at 7:30am Serre-Chevalier Briançon - Pra Loup 104KM I 2300M+
Saturday 31st August
Stage 7A - Start at 6:45am Pra Loup - St Etienne de Tinée 68KM I 1750M+ Stage 7B - Start at 10:45am St Etienne de Tinée - Nice 125KM I 2100M+ Closing Ceremony: doors open at 7:30pm Prize Giving Ceremony at 8:00pm
Stage 4 - Start at 8:00am Alpe d'Huez - Serre-Chevalier Briançon (Col du Granon) 80KM I 2700M+
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How To Get To Megève AIRPORT Closest Airport is Geneva Airport.
SHUTTLE Book one of our Official Shuttles from Geneva Airport and be dropped off at the Event Village.
CAR Drive from home or rent a car from your arrival airport/train station.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Get the train to the Gare de Sallanches Combloux - Megève and continue with a taxi to Megève
Event Map Key Village Grand Départ & Stage 1 Bikeke Park Available 247 Route du Palais des Sports,
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74120 Megève
Pasta Party Saturday - 8:00pm
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Briefing
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Start Lines Stage 1 & 2
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Stage 1 - Start at 7:30am
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Stage 2 - Start at 7:30am 2
Participant Car Park
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Event Hotels
1. Résidence FMA 2. Hôtel La Crémaillère
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3. Résidence Hôtel Rent
8. Hôtel Au Vieux Moulin
13. Hôtel Caprice Des Neiges
4. Hôtel Sylvana
9. Hôtel Lodge Park
14. Hôtel Les Loges Blanches
5. Alp’hôtel
10.Hôtel Chalets du Prairand
6. Hôtel Chalet D’Antoine
11. Hôtel Le Floralp
7. Hôtel Au Coeur de Megève
12. Hôtel L’Arboisie Megève
Grand Depart Village All riders are required to register at the Grand Depart Village on Saturday 24th August in Megève between 10:00am and 6:30pm. The Grand Depart Village will be located at Palais des sports, route du Palais des sports, 74120 Megève.
Partners and Activities in the Grand Depart Village
HAUTE ROUTE Boutique SIGMA SPORTS Shop MAVIC Mechanical assistance and special gift PRECISION HYDRATATION Sample products and sweat testing WATTBIKE Wattbike Atom demo and power test KITBRIX Product exhibition FRANCE BIKE RENTALS Bike rental collection
CRYOTHERAPY Book a 2-min cryotherapy session EXTRA MASSAGE For Stage 3 & Stage 5 Book a 50-min massage at the Info Point 9
Registration Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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. BIKE PARK – If you brought your bike with you to the village 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 PLATE – Once you’ve collected your registration pack, attach your bike plate on to your handlebars. It is forbidden to alter, cut or fold your bike plate. 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. WELCOME BRIEFING – Once you have completed all these steps and have visited our partner and exhibitor stands please ensure that you attend the mandatory Rider Briefing at 7:00pm at Palais des Sports, Megève. Bikes allowed. 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.
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PASTA PARTY – To start the Haute Route in the right way, make new friends over dinner at the Pasta Party, which will take place at Palais des Sports, Megève 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.
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Registration Pack 1801 MAVIC JERSEY & GILET Receive your jersey and your gilet at the Mavic stand
KITBRIX 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
BIKE BOX TAG To be attached to the front of your bike box
FIRST NAME
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BIKE PLATE & CABLE TIES To be secured on your bike’s handlebars
BIB NUMBER AND PINS
ROADBOOK To be referred to during all event
6 BIKE STICKERS With profile info for each stage
WATERPROOF POUCH
PRECISION HYDRATION ELECTROLYTE TABLETS
RED BACK LIGHT
HAUTE ROUTE LANYARD
ID CARD ID card to give you access to all services on event
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A Typical Day 5:00AM
5:30AM Wake up and breakfast
7:00AM Ride to start line
7:30AM
11:00AM
Start of stage
5:00PM Finish Stage Book Massage Lunch Massage Bike Check with Mavic Relax
6:30PM
7:00PM
Briefing
Apéro
MIDNIGHT
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Your Haute Route ID card The Official Haute Route ID Card is your pass to access all services on-event.
Bike Park Present your ID Card to collect your bike from the bike park
Rider Meals Pass Pasta Party, rider meals and closing ceremony
Massages Present your ID Card at the Info Point whilst booking your massage. You will receive a sticker with your scheduled massage time on it
Rider's Experience & Services Team Official Hotline If you have any questions about the organisation on-event. The phone-number is activated from the day prior to registration day until the day after the closing ceremony
Medical Emergency 24/7 hotline for any medical emergency on-event
Accommodation & Briefing Details of your accommodation and location of the daily briefing listed at the back of your ID card
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Rules And Regulations Rules and Regulations
Key Points
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.
• 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 • No earphones
View the rules in full: hauteroute.org/downloads
Equipment check 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
Sustainability 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/riders-corner/ downloads
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Safety And 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. Please note that time waiting for Mavic will not and can not be deducted from your race result. Mavic have to look after the entire peloton and their neutral service will help you as quickly as possible.
Medical Assistance Available 24/7: • Emergency Doctors • Professional Nurses • Ambulances
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. 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 and a pump
Medical Emergency Phone number:
+33 9 79 98 18 22
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Signage Event Signage Stage Course
Route to start line
Route back to village
Warning
Danger
Timing
ATTENTION CHAUSSEE RETRECIE
5KM
DANGER OBSTACLE
NARROW ROAD EU RoadSigns75x100.indd 38
Start Col
FIN DU CHRONOMETRAGE
FINAL TIMED SECTION ENDS IN 5KM
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EU RoadSigns75x100.indd 52
Distance to summit
Distance to finish
Refreshment point
ARRIVEE
SOMMET
RAVITALLEMENT
5KM
10KM
1KM
FINISH 5KM
SUMMIT 10KM EU RoadSigns75x100.indd 22
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FEED STATION 1KM 17/05/2018 14:31
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Village Signage
The various services offered in the village are identified by these signs (non-exhaustive list):
SAC A DOS BACKPACKS
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Vehicle Accredition Car Front
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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
OFF THE BIKE
A windbreaker/gilet 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
Haute Route Pyrenees ID Card Comfy clothes Shoes Tech Chargers Toiletries Towel Compression socks
NUTRITION
KIT * Helmet ** Jerseys ** Shorts Base layers * Shoe covers * Jacket Thermal jacket * Gloves x2 Gilete
Cycling cap Beanie Sun glasses Arm warmers * Leg warmers Knee warmers Shoes Socks Buff
Bars Gels Electrolyte tablets Recovery drinks
PROTECTION Sun cream Chamois Cream
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Bag Logistics
HOTEL
Drop travel bag in hotel lobby
FINISH
Collect backpack at finish
VILLAGE
Collect racebag
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START
Drop backpack and race bag at start
RIDE
RIDE
COL
Race bag available at predefined location
HOTEL
Collect travel bag in hotel lobby
Feed Stations All feed stations throughout the Haute Route will be stocked with a variety of different products to help you fuel and hydrate for your ride. From a variety of drinks and energy products to sweet and savoury whole foods, there will be something to suit everyone’s taste.
WATER
COKE
PRECISION HYDRATION ELECTROLYTE DRINK
ENERGY BARS
ENERGY GELS
SAVOURY FOOD Cheese, ham, crackers, potatoes
SWEET FOOD Dried fruit, cakes, bananas, oranges
FEED STATION ETIQUETTE
To ensure rider safety, please do not block the road, and use the bike racks provided rather than pulling up to the tables with your bike. For riders receiving external support from family, coaches, or tour operators, note that the feed station zones are the only points on the course where assistance is permitted.
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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. FOUR MICHELIN CHEFS Home to a burgeoning gastronomy scene with four 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 DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
ADDRESS
CHECK IN
Résidence FMA
34 route de Rochebrune, 74120 Megève
4:00pm
1km
Hôtel La
288 Rue du Crêt du Midi, 74120
12:00pm
1.5km
Résidence Hôtel Rent
501 Route nationale, 74120 Megève
5:00pm
1km
Hôtel Chalet Sylvana
53 Allée du Grand Soleil, 74120 Megève
5:00pm
1.5km
Alp'hôtel
434 Route de Rochebrune, 74120 Megève
2:00pm
1.5km
Hôtel Chalet D'Antoine
187 Route Edmond de Rothschild, 74120 Megève
4:00pm
1km
Hôtel Au Coeur de Megeve
44 Rue Charles Feige, 74120 Megève
4:00pm
1km
Secure room
188 Rue Ambroise Martin, 74120 Megève
3:00pm
1km
Secure room
Hôtel Lodge Park
100 Rue d'Arly, 74120 Megève
4:00pm
1km
Hôtel Chalets du Prairand
939 Route du Villaret, 74120 Megève
5:00pm
2.5km
Allowed in rooms
Hôtel Le Floralp*
45 Chemin des Beus, 74920 Combloux
5:00pm
6km**
Secure room
Hôtel L'Arboisie
483 Route du Gollet, 74120 Megève
4:00pm
2km
Secure room
Hôtel Les Loges Blanches
500 Route de la Plaine, 74120 Megève
3:00pm
1km
In garage
Hôtel Caprice Des Neiges
57 Route de l'Épine, 74920 Combloux
2:00pm
5km**
Secure room
Crémaillère
Hôtel Au Vieux Moulin
Wifi
Megève
Breakfast at the hotel
Restaurant in the hotel
*As the hotel does not organise breakfast, you will get your breakfast at the Hotel Caprice des Neiges, in Combloux. ** Shuttle available
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SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE
HOTEL
Allowed in rooms In garage Allowed in rooms Secure room Secure room Secure room
In locked garage
Swimming pool or Wellness Centre
Spa
MAP: http://bit.ly/HRA19_Megeve
Stage 1 - Sunday 25th August MEGÈVE - MEGÈVE (CÔTE 2000) 9 7 K M I 2 6 0 0 M+
Practical info
Start: 7:30am, Palais des Sports, Megève Finish: Côte 2000 Village: Palais des Sports, Megève Briefing: 6:30pm, Palais des Sports, Megève
Cut off times
9:40am: Plateau d'Assy - 36,2km 11:15am: Feed Station #2 - 65,3km 1:00pm: Feed Station #3 - 87,8km 2:00pm: Finish, Côte 2000
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Stage 2 - Monday 26th August MEGÈVE - COURCHEVEL (COL DE LA LOZE) 1 2 3 K M I 3 3 0 0 M+
Practical info
Start: 7:30am, Palais des Sports, Megève Finish: Col de la Loze Village: La Croisette Courchevel 1850m Briefings : Event Village at 6:30pm & Mercure hotel at 7:30pm
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Cut off times
9:15am: Col des Saisies - 22,7km 10:15am: Albertville - 52,2km 11:50am: Moutiers - 81,1km 1:55pm: Feed Station #2 - 104km 2:45pm: Feed Station #3 - 114,3km 3:40pm: Finish, Col de la Loze
INTRODUCING
Courchevel A NEW BIKE-ONLY MOUNTAIN PASS! Fresh air, unique views from mountain summits, and plenty of ways to push your limits and create family memories: this is the sweet taste of summer in Courchevel. Best known as one of the most beautiful ski resorts in the French Alps, the summer season is filled with international events, free lifts, and tons of outdoor fun. The 6 villages of Courchevel, located between 1,100 m and 1,850 m are right on the doorstep of the Vanoise National Park, which is a natural paradise full of unique flora and fauna, as well as breathtaking views. Courchevel offers numerous outdoor activities for the whole family, from hiking and the via ferrata, to mountain biking, horseback riding or paragliding. Both kids and adults can enjoy the fantastic Aquamotion centre,
15,000m2 exclusively dedicated to aquatic and wellness activities. Visitors can enjoy many international events throughout the summer, such as the traditional festivals, a trail running competition, ice-skating galas, and the Summer Ski Jumping World Cup. New this summer: take on the Col de la Loze, a new mountain pass reserved for bikes! With the final 5.8 km dedicated exclusively to cyclists (bikes and electric bikes), Courchevel offers a great opportunity for cyclists to reach the Col de la Loze, at 2,304 m above sea level, the first stage of the future 3 VallĂŠes Way. This exclusive road for cycling allows you to immerse yourself in spectacular natural surroundings, with outstanding views of the Alpine glaciers on the highest summits, including Mont Blanc!
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Accommodation:
Courchevel DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
ADDRESS
CHECK IN
Chalet Lionel Terray
516 Rue des Clarines, 73120 Courchevel
4:00pm
0.5km
In bedrooms
Le Zénith Hôtel club Vacanciel
Rue du Belvédère, 73120 Courchevel
5:00pm
4km
In bedrooms
4:00pm
1.5km
2:00pm
0.2km
Secure room
Hôtel Mercure
410 Rue du Jardin Alpin, 73120 Courchevel
Impasse des Verdons, Hôtel Les 73120 Courchevel Monts Charvin
SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE
HOTEL
Secure room
Hôtel Olympic*
Rue des Tovets, 73120 Courchevel
5:00pm
0.5km
In bedrooms
Hôtel Coq de Bruyere*
193 Rue Park City, 73120 Courchevel
3:00pm
0.5km
Secure room
Wifi
Breakfast at the hotel
Restaurant in the hotel
*As the hotel does not organise breakfast, the Haute Route will provide a complimentary breakfast in the same location as rider meal the day before.
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Swimming pool or Wellness Centre
Spa
MAP: http://bit.ly/HRA19_Courchevel
Stage 3 - Tuesday 27th August COURCHEVEL - ALPE D'HUEZ 1 4 4 K M I 4 6 0 0 M+
Practical info
Start: 7:00am, Ski Jumping, Le Praz, 73120 Saint-Bon-Tarentaise Finish: Palais des Sports, Alpe d'Huez Village: Palais des Sports, Alpe d'Huez Briefing: 6:30pm, Palais des Sports, Alpe d'Huez
Cut off times
11:00am: Col de la Madeleine - 50,2km 12:55pm: Feed Station #2 - 81,8km 2:10pm: Col du Glandon - 92,2km 3:20pm: Bourg d'Oisans - 130,1km 5:00pm: Finish, Palais des Sports, Alpe d'Huez
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INTRODUCING
Alpe d'Huez Located in the Massif of l’Oisans, near the Meije (3984m), the Barre des Écrins (4102m) and the Italian border, Alpe d’Huez is the mountain town to visit in the summer. From the town at 1860m to the Pic Blanc at 3300m which has a panoramic view across 1/5th of France, the resort is a true outdoor playground. With its southern facing slopes and generous sun exposure, Alpe d’Huez offers perfect conditions for holidays as a couple, with your family or with your friends.
Indoors and outdoors, competitive or just for fun, there are a host of sporting activities that can offer you hours of fun as well as adrenaline fuelled moments. From mountain biking and road cycling to via ferrata, mountain hikes, parapente, aviation, horseback riding, a pool and an outdoor ice rink there is something for everybody. You mustn’t forget also the latest attraction, a year round outdoor luge slope on rails that is 1km long and that offers a great afternoon of fun for everyone! Without a doubt, Alpe d’Huez is more than just a simple holiday!
Renowned for its ski resort and 21 bends for cyclists; the crisp mountain air, wide open spaces and stunning panoramic views are also not to be forgotten and make Alpe d’Huez a go to location.
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© Laurent Salino / Alpe d’Huez Tourisme
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Crédit photo : Cyrille Quintard / Alpe d’Huez Tourisme
alpedhuez.com
Accommodation:
Alpe d'Huez DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
ADDRESS
CHECK IN
Résidence Pierre & Vacances Ours Blanc*
65 Avenue des Jeux, 38750 Huez
4:00pm
0.2km
In apartments
Résidence Pierre
336 Avenue des Marmottes, 38750 Huez
4:00pm
1km
In apartments
Rue de Siou Coulet, 38750 Huez
4:00pm
0.3km
2:00pm
1km
Secure room
& Vacances Les Bergers Hôtel La Vallée Blanche Hôtel Le Dôme
Place du Cognet, 38750 Huez
Secure room
Hôtel Royal Ours Blanc
Route du Coulet, 38750 Huez
5:00pm
0.1km
Secure room
Hôtel Le Pic Blanc
Rue du Rif Briant, 38750 Huez
5:00pm
1km
Secure room
Wifi
Breakfast at the hotel
Restaurant in the hotel
*As the hotel does not organise breakfast, the Haute Route will provide a complimentary breakfast in the same location as rider meal the day before.
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SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE
HOTEL
Swimming pool or Wellness Centre
Spa
MAP: http://bit.ly/HRA19_Alpe-dHuez
Stage 4 - Wednesday 28th August A L P E D ' H U E Z - S E R R E - C H E VA L I E R B R I A N Ç O N ( C O L D U G R A N O N ) 8 0 K M I 2 7 0 0 M+
Practical info
Start: 8:00am, Palais des sports, Alpe d’Huez Finish: Col du Granon Village : Place du téléphérique, 05330 Saint Chaffre Briefing : 6:30pm, Casino de Briançon, 05100 Briançon
Cut off times
11:25am: Col du Lautaret - 45,9km 1:30pm: Finish, Col du Granon
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INTRODUCING
Serre Chevalier Briançon Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon is heaven for any avid road cyclist, sport enthusiast and nature-lover. An authentic and preserved valley in the heart of the French Alps, with a Mediterranean climate and generous sunshine! The valley has an incredible choice of routes for all cyclists, with narrow winding routes and wide mountain roads, over the ascents and descents of the most famous mountain passes in the history of cycling: Galibier, Lautaret, Granon and Izoard. Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon has hosted the Tour de France many times and welcomed the Etape du Tour in 2017. The Tour de France will pass through the valley once again in July 2019.
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There is a wide range of activities for all outdoor lovers in this spectacular and open valley surrounded with summits over 3000 meters. The three authentic mountain villages link up with Briançon, the highest town in France, and its UNESCO World Heritage fortifications. In the winter, Serre Chevalier ski area is renowned for its exceptional snow conditions and amazing skiing; its 410 hectares of pistes make it the largest ski resort in the Southern Alps.
Photo - Agence Zoom
serre-chevalier.com
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Accommodation:
Serre-Chevalier Briançon DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
ADDRESS
CHECK IN
Résidence CIPPA
Avenue Jean Moulin, 05100 Briançon
4:00pm
1.5km
Secure room
Hôtel Mont Brison
3 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 05100 Briançon
2:00pm
0.4km
In bedrooms
14 Chemin Fanton, 05100 Briançon
2:00pm
1.5km
3:00pm
0.4km
In bedrooms
Hôtel Suite Home Hôtel Vauban
13 Avenue Général de Gaulle, 05100 Briançon
SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE
HOTEL
In bedrooms
Hôtel Plein Sud
Rue de l’Eyrette, 05330 Saint Chaffrey (Chantermerle)
4:00pm
6km
Secure room
Grand Hôtel Serre Chevalier
Place du Téléphérique, 5330 Saint Chaffrey (Chantermerle)
4:00pm
6.5km
Secure room
Auberge La Paix
3 Rue Porte Meane, 05100 Briançon
2:00pm
1km
In bedrooms
Wifi
Breakfast at the hotel
Restaurant in the hotel
Swimming pool or Wellness Centre
Spa
MAP: http://bit.ly/HRA19_Serre-Chevalier
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ITT Stage 5 - Thursday 29th August Time Trial procedure
Your start time is defined by your overall ranking following the previous stages and riders will set off in reverse order of the general classification. 1. Call times and start times published at the briefing after the previous stage and available online 2. Present yourself in the waiting area at your call time 3. Enter the Time Trial start pen 2 minutes before your start time 4. Enter the start ramp 20 seconds before your start Please note, Duo riders will ride down the start ramp individually, and their start time will be based on the ranking of the slowest rider in their Duo.
Practical info Start: 9:00am, Place Gallice Bey, 05100 Brianรงon Finish: Col d'Izoard Village : Place Gallice Bey, 05100 Brianรงon Briefing : 6:30pm, Casino de Brianรงon, 05100 Brianรงon
ITT SERRE - CHEVALIER BRIANร ON - COL D'IZOARD 1 9 K M I 1 2 0 0 M+
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Stage 6 - Friday 30th August S E R R E - C H E VA L I E R B R I A N Ç O N - P R A L O U P 1 0 4 K M I 2 3 0 0 M+
Practical info
Start: 7:30am, Place Gallice Bey, 05100 Briançon Finish: Pra Loup Village : Place centrale, Pra Loup Briefing : Cinéma Pra Loup at 6:30pm for riders who purchased an Haute Route accommodation package. Briefing at 7:10pm for riders without an accommodation package.
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Cut off times
9:45am: Eyglier gare - 38,4km 12:10pm: Col de Vars - 62,4km 1:20pm: Feed Station #3 - 94,9km 2:20pm: Finish, Pra Loup
INTRODUCING
Pra Loup Seven high mountain cols overlook Ubaye, an unspoilt Valley in the southern Alps. Described as legendary, and with good reason: the Tour de France has passed through dozens of times and many big names have come unstuck here, From Poulidor to Eddy Merckx, right up to Stefan Schumacher. 4000 km of rides, circuits and bicycle tours are available to you, from the italian border to the Serre-Ponçon lake. Fill your lungs with fresh moutain air and head off in search of the natural and cultural wealth of Ubaye Valley. Next to two famous passes: col de la Cayolle and col d’Allos, Pra Loup is an attractive moutain resort as the heart of Ubaye Valley, at the gateway to the splendid
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Mercantour National Park. Since 1975, with the victory of Bernard Thevenet over Eddy Merckx and the Tour de France in 2015, the climb to Pra Loup has become a must for cyclists. The exceptionnal view over the valley that awaits you on arrival at the resort worth the pain! Like road biking, moutain biking is one of the most popular pastimes in the Ubaye valley. For thrillseekers, downhill racing is also as its best in Ubaye. Pra Loup features a thrilling bike park accessible to all levels, winding its way between larchtrees: a genuine riders' playground. In 2020 and 2021 the resort will host the UCI Masters Mountain Bike World Championships, a huge event that will gather in Pra Loup the best riders!
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Pure air
is a treat
Wild rivers and crystal waters, immaculate skies and magniicent panoramas, green valleys and intimate forests: the Ubaye Valley is full of treasures. Sportive in essence, Pra Loup offers many activities throughout the year, accessible to all.
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Accommodation:
Pra Loup DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
ADDRESS
CHECK IN
Résidences Pra Roustan
Résidences Soleil de Praloup, Le Village 04400 Pra Loup
12:00pm
3km
Secure room
Hôtel Le Cocon des Neiges
Station de ski, Pra Loup, 04400 Pra Loup
4:00pm
0.3km
Secure room
Pra Loup 1600, 04400 Pra Loup
5:00pm
0.5km
5:00pm
0.5km
In apartments
Soleil Vacances Hôtel Club Les Bergers Soleil Vacances Résidence
Pra Loup 1600, 04400 Pra Loup
SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE
HOTEL
Secure room
Hôtel Le Prieuré
Les Molanes, 04400 Pra Loup
3:00pm
2km
Secure room
Hôtel Le Loup Blanc
Pra Loup 1600, 04400 Pra Loup
3:00pm
0.5km
Secure room
Hôtel Marmotel
Front de neige, 04400 Pra Loup
12:00pm
0.4km
Secure room
Wifi
Breakfast at the hotel
Restaurant in the hotel
Swimming pool or Wellness Centre
Spa
MAP: http://bit.ly/HRA19_Pra-Loup
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Stages 7 A & B - Saturday 31st August A. PRA LOUP - ST ETIENNE DE TINÉE 6 8 K M I 1 7 5 0 M+
B. ST ETIENNE DE TINÉE - NICE 1 2 5 K M I 2 1 0 0 M+
Practical info
Practical info
Start: 6:45am, Pra Loup Finish: Avenue Général de Gaulle, 06660 St Etienne de Tinée
Start: 10:45am, Avenue Général de Gaulle, 06660 St Etienne de Tinée Finish: Quais des États-Unis, 06300 Nice Village: Quais des États-Unis, 06300 Nice Closing Ceremony: Palais de la Méditéranée, 13 prommenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice Doors open at 07:30pm Prize giving Ceremony at 08:00pm
Cut off times 9:00am: Lac des Eissaupres - 35,1km 10:00am: Cime de la Bonnette - 42,3km
Cut off times 1:40pm: Col de Saint-Martin - 49,5km 3:10pm: Duranus - 86km 4:30pm: Aspremont - 107km
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INTRODUCING
Nice Nice, the home of sport and cycling As the capital city of the French Riviera, the 5th largest city in France with 350,000 inhabitants, and the 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. From the IRONMAN to Nice-Cannes Marathon, the arrival of the Tour de France of Sailing and the 2016 European Football Championships – these international sporting events have made Nice a go-to destination for sports fans over recent years. Whilst Nice hosted 6 of the Women’s Football World Cup games between June 7th and July 7th this year, the Ironman 70.3 World Championships are next on the schedule on September 7th-8th as well as the Top 14 semi-finals in June 2020. There is also the Rugby World Cup in 2023 to look forward to, culminating with Nice co-hosting the 2024 Olympics with the sport of football.
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Cycling has played a key role in the sports calendar in Nice, with the finish of the Paris-Nice pro race being held here every year in March,and the fourth stage of the 2013 Tour de France involving a team time trial around Nice. There is also the famous Transvésubienne mountain bike raid from La Colmiane to Nice, and there will soon be the Grand Départ of the Tour de France on June 27th-28th 2020. Situated between the sea and the mountains, the Nice region is a stunning natural environment for cycling in the heart of the first metropolis in France: Nice Côte d’Azur. The Haute Route Alps from Megève to Nice plays an important role in the dynamism of the region, with the two last stages offering riders the opportunity to discover the beauty of the region. From the massif of Mercantour to the Angels Bay in Nice, riders will also get the chance to pass over the famous Col de la Bonette at 2715m.
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Accommodation:
Nice DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
ADDRESS
CHECK IN
Kyriad Nice Gare
35 Boulevard Raimbaldi, 06000 Nice
2:00pm
1.5km
Secure room
Hôtel Annexe Nice
15 Avenue Malaussena, 06000 Nice
4:00pm
2km
Secure room
Ibis Nice Palais des Congrès
38 Rue Barberis, 06300 Nice
2:00pm
2km
Ibis Nice Centre Gare
14 Avenue Thiers, 06000 Nice
2:00pm
2km
Secure room
Hôtel du Midi
16 Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine, 06000 Nice
3:00pm
1.5km
Secure room
Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame
28 Avenue Notre Dame, 06000 Nice
2:00pm
1.5km
Secure room
2:00pm
2km
Secure room
8-10 Esplanade du Novotel Nice Centre Vieux Nice Parvis de l'Europe, 06000 Nice
Wifi
Breakfast at the hotel
Restaurant in the hotel
SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE
HOTEL
Secure room
Swimming pool or Wellness Centre
Spa
MAP: http://bit.ly/HRA19_Nice
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Final Day Operations
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You become a finisher in Nice
Receive your Finisher Medal
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04
Collect your Backpack
Receive your Finisher Polo
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Closing Ceremony: food, drinks, awards At Palais de la Méditéranée, 13 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice. You must have your Haute Route ID card with you. Additional tickets can be purchased for friends and family. 46
Official Boutique Available online at hauteroute-shop.com, head to our official boutique to pick up a few pieces of memorabilia. Choose from our selection of hats, caps, t-shirts, socks, posters and much much more.
2019 T-SHIRT
S O C K S ( 3 - PA C K )
Be proud to be part of the Haute Route community with our 2019 limited edition graphic tee.
At the Haute Route we know how much our participants love wearing fancy socks. That’s why we couldn’t launch a boutique without our own collection of socks.
SNAPBACK
POSTER
This trendy snapback cap is the perfect accessory for sunny days or casual attire.
Hang this 2019 Haute Route Cycling Series poster at home or in your office to remember that you can overcome all obstacles.
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