RIDERS’ ROADBOOK 2016 THE WORLDS HIGHEST AND TOUGHEST CYCLOSPORTIVES
CONTENTS
3 Introduction 4 Follow the race 5 Haute Route App by TwoNav 6 Your Week Overview 7 Main Rules & Regulations 8 Race Management 9 Signage 10 Grand Depart Village in Geneva 11 Registration Day 12 What’s included in your race pack? 13 Typical Day On/Off The Bike 14 Massage process 15 Partners’ Extra Services 16 Accommodation Overview 17 Geneva: Accommodation 18 Stage 1: Geneva - Crans-Montana
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Crans-Montana: Accommodation Stage 2: Crans-Montana - San Gottardo St. Moritz: Accommodation Stage 3: St. Moritz - Bormio Bormio: Accommodation Stage 4: Bormio - Passo dello Stelvio Stage 5: Bormio - Bolzano Bolzano: Accommodation Stage 6: Bolzano - Cortina d’Ampezzo Cortina d’Ampezzo: Accommodation Stage 7: Cortina d’Ampezzo - Venice Venice: Accommodation Final Day Haute Route Partners Contacts
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INTRODUCTION
Dear rider,
Cher coureur,
Welcome to this year’s Haute Route Dolomites Swiss Alps. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything is in place to deliver the best organised edition of the race yet.
Bienvenue à la Haute Route Dolomites Alpes Suisses 2016. Nous mettons tout en oeuvre pour que vous passiez une semaine inoubliable.
Part of that process is the publication of this Roadbook. Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive guide outlining all the information you will need during the week, both on and off the bike. Inside you will find details on the registration process, your accommodation and technical stage information including details of the mechanical and medical assistance provided.
Nous sommes heureux de vous adresser votre Roadbook. Ce guide a pour objectif de vous fournir toute l’information dont vous aurez besoin pendant la semaine, à vélo et une fois descendu du vélo. Vous trouverez ainsi tous les détails sur le Village Départ, votre hébergement et les informations importantes sur chaque étape, y compris l’assistance mécanique et médicale.
We also outline how you and your supporters can follow the race live through our social media channels and the best way to access stage results. Between now and the event you can also reach the team directly through the live chat function on our website (www.hauteroute.org).
Nous vous présentons également comment vous et vos proches pourrez suivre l’événement en direct sur nos réseaux sociaux et la meilleure façon d’accéder aux résultats. Jusqu’à l’événement, n’oubliez pas que vous pouvez contacter notre équipe via le Online Chat accessible sur notre site internet (www.hauteroute.org).
Wishing you the very best of luck with your final preparations.
Nous vous souhaitons une bonne fin de préparation.
The Haute Route Team
L’équipe de la Haute Route
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FOLLOW THE RACE A number of digital and social media services have been put in place to help you through the week and let you share your Haute Route story with family, friends and the wider cycling community.
H OW TO FO LL OW THE R A C E Check out the homepage on the Haute Route website (hauteroute.org) as the race unfolds. Live updates from the course will be published along with the day’s results, rankings, intermediate times, video content, photos, rider blogs, news and more. • The best of the content will also appear on the Haute Route’s multiple social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Share your race using #hauteroute during the event and invite your friends and family to do the same to cheer you on. •
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Finally you will receive a daily ‘Friends & Family’ email during the race featuring the best images, event videos and stories from the peloton.
R E S U LT S Daily results and overall Solo and Team classifications will be published on the homepage of our website as soon as possible after each stage. Split times on some of the course’s main ascents will also be published.
S O C I A L M E D I A S E RV I C E S Sign up to the following services at http://hauteroute.org/riderssocialmedia Text updates with Live Chrono Subscribe to the free Live Chrono application, which will instantly share a message on your Twitter feed and/or Facebook page at the start and finish of each stage.
Personalised photos by PhotoRunning Three photographers will be stationed along the route on each stage. PhotoRunning offers you the possibility to have your photos automatically posted on to your Facebook wall for free at the end of each stage.
HAUTE ROUTE APP BY TWONAV A bespoke Haute Route app provided by TwoNav allows riders to locate their hotels and other services in and around the race village (lunch area, briefing, massages, etc.). Please note that the App doesn’t contain any information about the course, results, photos etc. All these information will be available online at www.hauteroute.org The App is available to download on the App Store and Google Play and will be free to use on and offline on a variety of smartphone devices. For all riders who already have the App from last year, the content will automatically be updated.
H OW TO DOW NL OAD IT?
You can download it for free on the App Store (iPhone users) or Google Play (other smartphones). Search for ‘HAUTE ROUTE’.
Once you have it on your device, the app will ask you to download content including maps and points of interest. The full content is about 150MB. Some updates will be available. To update your App, close and reopen it.
H OW TO US E IT?
ANGLET-TOULOUSE
On the app, first choose your event. Then choose your stage from the list.
NICE-GENEVA
For each stage, the menu is divided into two parts: ‘Hotels’ and ‘Riders services’.
By clicking on ‘Hotels’: you will be able to choose your hotel. Once the route appears, you can start navigating to the destination using your phone’s GPS.
By clicking on ‘Riders services’: you will find the location of the village and all the services provided by the Haute Route (lunch area, briefing, massages, etc.). In this list, you will also find all Start and Finish locations.
YOUR WEEK OVERVIEW GENEVA – VENICE Now in its third year, the Haute Route Dolomites Swiss Alps will again offer an exceptionally tough timed and ranked challenge across some of the most beautiful and unspoilt mountains in Europe. The course of the 2016 Haute Route Alps features 21 cols and ascents spread over seven timed stages. Sunday 4th September Race Village in Geneva Open between 9.00am and 6.00pm Non-timed parade at 4.00pm Riders’ briefing at 6.00pm Race Support briefing at 7.00pm Monday 5th September Geneva – Crans-Montana 176km | 3,900M+ Tuesday 6th September Crans-Montana – San Gottardo 137km | 3,800M+ Wednesday 7th September St. Moritz – Bormio 97km | 3,200M+
Thursday 8th September Individual time trial Bormio – Passo dello Stelvio 21km | 1,600M+ Friday 9th September Bormio – Bolzano 144km | 3,500M+ Saturday 10th September Bolzano – Cortina d’Ampezzo 160km | 3,600M+ Sunday 11th September Cortina d’Ampezzo – Venice 175km | 2,0 700M+ Closing ceremony at 7.00pm
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MAIN RULES & REGULATIONS R U L E S & R E G U L AT I O N S 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. View the rules in full: http://www.hauteroute.org/downloads/HR2016_Rules_and_Regulations.pdf Key points: • Ride on the right hand side of the road • Respect traffic signs of the Haute Route • Respect traffic lights if there is no marshal present • Respect other road users (not involved in the race)
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Wear a hardshell helmet at all times Wear your bib on your back Position your frame plate on the front of your handlebars
P E N A LT Y C H A R T In order to maintain a high standard of safety, the jury will apply penalties for any rider who does not comply with our Rules & Regulations. See details of the penalties: http://www.hauteroute.org/downloads/HR16_Penalty_Chart.pdf
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y 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 race course. Any rider caught throwing waste on the race course will be disqualified. There will be a zero tolerance policy on this. See chart: http://www.hauteroute.org/downloads/HR_Riders_Sustainability_Charter.pdf
PROTEST Any rider wishing to protest his/her timing or report an infringement by a competitor should fill out a protest form available at the Info Point within two hours of finishing the stage. The protest will be considered by the race organisation. Adjudications will be displayed on the main information board at that evening’s rider briefing. Retrouvez ces informations en français : http://www.hauteroute.org/downloads/Reglement_Assistance.pdf
RACE MANAGEMENT R A C E O R G A N I S AT I O N
T E C H N I C A L A S S I S TA N C E Race assistance • 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 self-sufficient in case of a puncture If you suffer a mechanical, please be patient and inform the driver of the closest race vehicle - they will inform Mavic. Assistance in the race village and at the start line Mavic will have a booth at each race village and 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 or a pump
M E D I C A L A S S I S TA N C E
Medical emergency number +33 6 84 84 53 05 European rescue number 112
Available 24/7: • Emergency doctors • Professional nurses • Ambulances
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SIGNAGE RACE SIGNAGE Race course Arrow.pdf
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VILLAGE SIGNAGE The different services offered in the Race Village are identified by these signs:
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G R A N D D E PA RT V I L L A G E I N G E N E VA All riders are required to register in the Grand Depart Village on Sunday 4th September between 9.00am and 6.00pm. Where possible we advise competitors to arrive before midday to allow time to take part in the rider parade at 4.00pm. The village will be located in the Jardin Anglais, Quai du Général-Guisan, 1204 Geneva.
HOW TO GET THERE? From Geneva airport • Take the train from the airport to Genève Cornavin train station. A free ticket is available at the exit of the bag pick up. Then walk to the Jardin Anglais or take bus 8 or 9 and get off at the stop ‘Mont Blanc’. Estimated duration: 30 minutes • Taxis are available outside the terminal building. Estimated duration: 20 minutes. From Geneva Cornavin train station • Walk to the Jardin Anglais. Estimated duration: 15 minutes. • Take bus 8 or 9 and get off at the stop ‘Mont Blanc’. Estimated duration: 5 minutes. More information at http://www.cff.ch
PA R T N E R S A C T I V I T I E S I N T H E G R A N D D E PA R T V I L L A G E Haute Route partners will be present at the Haute Route Grand Depart village to educate and make sure you start the week fully prepared: •
Mavic: Mechanical assistance and kit distribution in the Village from Mavic’s truck. If you need to purchase extra kit or a helmet, Mavic’s retail truck will be parked nearby.
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Hutchinson: Find out how to change a tyre in double-quick time from the pros. Hutchinson will hold classes at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm on the Hutchinson booth with a prize on offer for the day’s fastest tyre change.
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Infocrank: Free pedal-stroke analysis will be available all day on the Infocrank stand. Benefit from an invaluable insight into your pedalling technique.
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Scicon: Any issues assembling your bike? Just ask for assistance at Scicon set up area.
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Two Nav: If you haven’t already done it, Andy will assist you on registration day to upload the Haute Route GPS routes onto your device.
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France Bike Rental: Premium bikes are available for hire from the France Bike Rental booth.
REGISTRATION DAY The Race Village will be open between 9.00 am and 6.00 pm. Before exploring the village and visiting partners’ and exhibitors’ booths, make sure you follow the steps outlined below.
Assemble your bike at the Scicon set-up area and use the secure bike park while you complete the steps below.
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.
Collect your bib and Haute Route race pack (you will need one form of ID).
Once you’ve collected your race pack, attach your bike plate on to your handlebars. It is forbidden to alter, cut or fold your bike plate.
Once you’ve collected your bib and race pack, attach your bike box tag to your bike box and bring your bike box to the trucks where it will be stored during the event. Take part in the non-timed parade starting at 4.00pm in the Race Village. You will ride 9 kilometres alongside the shores of Lake Geneva. After the parade, you can leave your bike in the secure bike park to attend the briefing. Attend the first briefing of the week taking place at the Théatre du Léman at 6.00pm, Quai du Mont-Blanc 19, 1201 Geneva. Attendance is mandatory. N.B.: The riders’ briefing will be followed by the race support briefing at 7.00pm mandatory for friends and family following the race by car. Meet your teammates immediately after the briefing. Signs with the name of your team will be located around the outside of the room hosting the Pasta Party.
To start the Haute Route the right way, enjoy the Pasta Party which will take place at the Théatre du Léman after the briefing. Finally, don’t forget to pick up your bike if you used the bike park. There is no secure bike park overnight.
W H AT ’ S I N C L U D E D I N Y O U R R A C E PA C K ? On registration in Geneva, you will collect your race pack containing the following items: Haute Route travel bag (90L) To transport your belongings between each stage Fit the luggage you brought with you on your arrival (we recommend a soft bag) inside your 90-litre Haute Route travel bag. The race organisation will not transport any other bag or wheels during stages. Scicon Haute Route backpack (25L) To put your change of clothes for each day To be dropped off at the start line each day and collected at the stage finish in the race village 1 voucher for Mavic official Haute Route kit Found directly on your registration envelope To redeem 1 jersey, 1 bib short, 1 pair of arm warmers at the Mavic’s truck 1 voucher for Compressport Pro Racing socks Found directly on your registration envelope To redeem 1 pair of socks at the Compressport booth 1 voucher for a free Cryotherapy Experience by Tag Heuer Handed out with your race pack To be used during the week at the mobile cryotherapy unit 1 set of bike stickers
1 QR code sticker Attach to the front of your helmet to automatically share PhotoRunning images on social media
With profile information for each stage (except for the time trial)
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1 bib number & pins To be worn on your jersey
1 bike plate & cable ties To be secured on your bike’s handlebars
1 travel bag tag Lists your accommodation To be displayed on your Haute Route travel bag
1 backpack tag Lists your bib number To be displayed on your Haute Route backpack
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1 bike box tag To be taped to the front of your bike box
1 Haute Route ID card & lanyard Lists your accommodation for each night Gives you access to your lunch each day
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1 cycling safety jacket
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1 Selle San Marco ass saver
1 Hutchinson inner tube Voucher found directly on your registration envelope
1 Overstim.s recovery drink
T Y P I C A L D AY O N / O F F T H E B I K E ON THE BIKE 6.00am* - Wake up / breakfast / leave your Haute Route travel bag in the lobby of your hotel under the name of your next hotel (or at the start line if you arranged your own accommodation). Make sure your travel bag weighs less than 20kg. 7.00am* - Ride to the start line and drop off your backpack. 7.30am* - Start of the race. There is a starting block for the first 75 riders according to the overall ranking (there is no preferential starting block for the first stage). 11.15am - 5.30pm - Arrive at the finish line. *Times are indicative and vary for each stage
OFF THE BIKE 11.15am - 5.30pm • Cross the finish line, go to the refreshment point (water and coke). • Pick up your backpack at the collection point near the finish line. • Drop off your bike at the Village bike park (please respect the indicated time). • Book your massage at the Info Point. • Lunch (your Haute Route ID card will be required). • Shower in the Village or in your hotel. • Massage in the Village or in your hotel (for Fast-Track holders) / Relax in the rider’s lounge. • Advice: consider exploring the host town to find and book a restaurant for the evening (dinner is not provided by the organisation). • Check your results online or on the official board by the Info Point. • Go to your hotel where you will find your travel bag in the lobby (or pick up your travel bag at the Info Point if you have arranged your own accommodation). 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Daily briefing - MANDATORY - preceded by the official prizegiving ceremony and followed by the riders’ apéritif.
W H AT T O TA K E W I T H Y O U O N E A C H S TA G E ? 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: In your backpack: • A windbreaker/gillet • Spare shoes • Water/drinks bottles • High-protein recovery drink • Cereal bars, dried fruits, energy gels • Change of clothes • A pair of sunglasses • Shower gel and towel • A mobile phone in your waterproof pouch • Towel for rider massage • Spare inner tubes or tubeless tyre • Haute Route ID card • Tyre-levers • A pump or a CO2 canister • A multi-tool including chain tool • In case of cold and bad weather: long sleeve thermal jacket, full finger winter gloves, thermal overshoes, leg warmers / leggings
MASSAGE PROCESS
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. • Shower before 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. •
FA S T T R A C K R I D E R S If you have booked the Fast Track option you are guaranteed the best possible hotel location relative to the village location of each stage, no hotel shuttles, and post-ride massages within your hotel. • As a Fast Track rider, you should also book your massage at the Info Point soon after you cross the finish line. • You will receive a massage ticket indicating your allotted time slot for your massage. • Shower before massage. • Arrive at the massage area within your hotel at your assigned time with your ticket. • Bring your towel to place on the massage table. • Fast Track massages last 25 minutes.
PARTNERS’ EXTRA SERVICES B I K E R E N TA L FBR offers a top-spec bike rental service. Pick up your 2016 Emonda Dura-Ace or Domane Di2 directly at the start village in Anglet, Nice or Geneva and return it at the end of the race. Concierge services (as described below) are also included in the rental price. N.B.: Should your bike be damaged during your flight or fail to arrive in your start town you will be able to rent a bike from FBR. Similarly, if your bike breaks during the week you can rent a bike from FBR to ride the remaining stages.
C O N C I E R G E S E RV I C E FBR’s concierge service will wash and service your bike every day and be there on the start line to make any last minute adjustments to your ride. All bike brands and models are taken care of by our team of mechanics. FBR has limited availability for this VIP-level service and we encourage you to book as soon as possible. Note that FBR will have a mobile workshop set up in the finish village every day. While you receive your massage and eat lunch, they will make sure your machine is shown some TLC too. For more information and booking, please visit http://www.francebikerentals.com/blog/190 or contact michelle@francebikerentals.com
S C I C O N R A C E B A G S E RV I C E One of the many comforts enjoyed by professional riders is the availability of a race rain bag in their directeur sportif’s car. This year SCICON® and the Haute Route have teamed up to provide you with yet another service that brings you closer to riding like a pro. The SCICON® 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. To find out more, go to sciconbags.com/haute-route
C RY O T H E R A P Y E X P E R I E N C E B Y TA G H E U E R Treat yourself like a pro-cyclist and immerse yourself for 3 minutes in a nitrogen bath (between -110°C and -140°C) 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 his race pack to redeem during the week at the mobile cryotherapy unit. Note that additional sessions can be bought directly at the Info Point (35 euros per session). #DontCrackUnderPressure
ACCOMMODATION OVERVIEW
Thank you for choosing an accommodation package during the event. We will do our best to make your stay a success.
2 * A C C O M M O D AT I O N PA C K A G E Single / Double / Twin 2* package: • Single room accommodation OR double room accommodation (one double bed) OR twin room accommodation (two single beds). • 8 nights in a 2* or 3* hotel from Sunday night 04/09 (Geneva) up to and including Sunday night 11/09 (Venice). • 8 breakfasts from Monday 05/08 (Geneva) to Monday 12/09 (Venice). • Pick up and drop off of your official travel bag at your daily accommodation under the name of your next hotel.
B A S I C A C C O M M O D AT I O N PA C K A G E 7 nights in shared or dormitory accommodation from the night of Sunday 04/09 (Geneva) up to and including the night of Saturday 10/09 (Cortina d’Ampezzo). Remember that no accommodation is provided in Venice. • 7 breakfasts from the 05/09 to the 11/09 (in your accommodation or near the start of each stage). Some breakfasts will be provided outside of your hotel (organised by our partner Saint Once). Please see hotel description in this roadbook. • Pick up and drop off of your official travel bag at your daily accommodation under the name of your next hotel. • You should bring a sleeping bag and towels as not all locations will provide bed linen etc. (e.g.: schools, dormitories). •
PLEASE NOTE Breakfasts are included and will be available at least 2 hours before the start of the stage. • In some cases, you will be allowed to store your bike in your room. If not, there will be a dedicated, secure storage space in the hotel. We recommend you bring a lock, nonetheless. •
CAPTIONS OF SERVICES OFFERED AT THE HOTELS
Restaurant in the hotel Shuttle between the Race Village and the hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
WIFI
Swimming Pool or Wellness Center
Use the App to find your hotel!
GENEVA: ACCOMMODATION CHECK-IN
GPS COORDINATES
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Rue de Zurich 19 1201 Genève
Rue Rothschild 28 1202 Genève
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Holiday Inn Express Aéroport
Route de Pré-Bois 16 1215 Genève
Ibis Centre Nations
Rue du Grand Pré 33-35 1202 Genève
Novotel Geneve Centre
Youth Hostel Geneva
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Centre sportif de Vessy Route de Vessy 29 1234 Vessy
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View the location of the hotels online: http://bit.ly/1VlhDIr
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STAGE 1: GENEVA – CRANS-MONTANA KEY FIGURES Monday 5th September 176km | 3,900M+ | 2,800M- 95km timed Max. ride time: 10h30
PRACTICAL INFO Carry one form of ID for crossing the Swiss-French border Start - 7.00am Jardin Anglais, Quai du Général-Guisan, 1204 Geneva Finish - between 12.30pm and 5.30pm Route des Téléphériques 32, 3963 Crans-Montana Race Village Route des Téléphériques 32, 3963 Crans-Montana Briefing (Stages 2 & 3) - 6.30pm Le Régent, Route des Mélèzes 28, 3963 Crans-Montana Col de Cou 1,117M, 527M+ over 8km, 6.6% 1st rider: 8.15am | Last: 9.00am Col de Terramont 1,096M, 136M+ over 3.6km, 3.8% 1st rider: 8.25am | Last: 9.40am Col du Grand Taillet 1,041M, 489M+ over 8km, 6% 1st rider: 9.08am | Last:11.34am Pas de Morgins 1,369M, 444M+ over 15km, 2.9% 1st rider: 10.15am | Last: 1.15pm Crans-Montana 1,500M, 982M+ over 21.5km, 4.6% 1st rider: 12.30pm | Last: 5.30pm
View the stage profiles and 3D video online: http://www.hauteroute.org/events/stages-detail/dolomites-swiss-alps-2016
Feed station
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CRANS-MONTANA: ACCOMMODATION
Use the App to find your hotel!
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Abris PC
Rue du Prado 3963 Crans Montana
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Grand Hôtel du Parc
5 route du Parc 3963 Crans Montana
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Lat 46.309850 Long 7.479132
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Hôtel Ad’Eldorado
15 route de Fleurs des Champs 3963 Crans Montana
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Hôtel Belmont
4 rue du Belmont 3963 Crans Montana
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Hôtel du Lac
42 route du Rawyl 3963 Crans Montana
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Hôtel Élite
Route des Zirès 3963 Crans Montana
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Lat 46.306807 Long 7.472781
1.0km
Storage Room
Hôtel La Prairie
34 route de La Prairie 3963 Crans Montana
2.00pm
Lat 46.307459 Long 7.482491
2.0km
Storage Room
Hôtel Le Green
10 route du Rawyl 3963 Crans Montana
2.00pm
Lat 46.308649 Long 7.470245
0.5km
Allowed in Rooms
Hôtel Le Splendide
23 route de Fleurs des Champs 3963 Crans Montana
2.00pm
Lat 46.308015 Long 7.471597
0.7km
Storage Room
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Campervan Site
Rue du Bisse 3963 Crans Montana
Lat 46.305440 Long 7.459900
0.6km
SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE
S TA G E 2 : C R A N S - M O N TA N A – S A N G O T TA R D O
KEY FIGURES Tuesday 6th September 137km | 3,800M+ | 3,200M- 59km timed Max. ride time: 8h30
PRACTICAL INFO Start - 7.00am Route des Téléphériques 32, 3963 Crans-Montana Finish - between 11.16am and 3.30pm San Gottardo, 6780 Airolo Race Village San Gottardo, 6780 Airolo A shuttle will transfer you from the San Gottardo to St. Moritz (3h15) Your bike will be transferred to St Moritz to pick up the next morning No briefing
Nufenenpass 2,478M, 1,134M+ over 13.7km, 8.3% 1st rider: 10.14am | Last: 1.10pm
San Gottardo 2,109M, 942M+ over 11.6km, 8.1% 1st rider: 11.16am | Last: 3.30pm
View the stage profiles and 3D video online: http://www.hauteroute.org/events/stages-detail/dolomites-swiss-alps-2016
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ST. MORITZ: ACCOMMODATION HOTEL
ADDRESS
CHECK-IN
GPS COORDINATES
DISTANCE TO START
Hotel Laudinella
17 via Tegiatscha 7500 St Moritz
3.00pm
Lat 46.486126 Long 9.836861
0.1km
Bike Park
Hotel Reine Victoria
18 via Rosatsch 7500 St Moritz
3.00pm
Lat 46.484989 Long 9.835585
0.1km
Bike Park
Hotel Sonne
11 via Sela 7500 St Moritz
2.00pm
Lat 46.487261 Long 9.840312
0.5km
Bike Park
St Moritz Youth Hostel
60 via Surpunt 7500 St Moritz
3.00pm
Lat 46.489225 Long 9.846171
1.0km
Bike Park
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Campervan Site
Via San Gian 7500 St Moritz
Lat 46.483060 Long 9.831970
0.4km
SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE
STAGE 3: ST. MORITZ – BORMIO KEY FIGURES Wednesday 7th September 97km | 3,200M+ | 2,200M- 69km timed Max. ride time: 7h58
PRACTICAL INFO Carry one form of ID for crossing the Swiss-Italian border Pick up your bike at the bike park Underground car park, Via Mezdi 27, 7500 St. Moritz Start - 8.00am Via Rosatsch, 7500 St. Moritz Finish - between 11.58am and 3.58pm Passo dello Stelvio, 23032 Bormio 21 kilometres down to Bormio Race Village Union Sportiva Bormiese, Via Alessandro Manzoni, 23032 Bormio Briefing - 6.30pm Bormio Terme, Via Stelvio 14, 23032 Bormio Laundry service - 6.30pm Drop off up to 2 items of cycling kit before the briefing
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Passo del Bernina 2,330M, 528M+ over 14.5km, 3.6% 1st rider: 9.15am | Last: 10.35am Forcola di Livigno 2,315M, 252M+ over 4.5km, 5.6% 1st rider: 9.31am | Last: 11.15am Passo d’Eïra 2,208, 176M+ over 2.7km, 6% 1st rider: 10.08am | Last: 12.00pm Passo Foscagno 2,291M, 260M+ over 4.2km, 6.2% 1st rider: 10.42am | Last: 12.45pm Passo dello Stelvio 2,758M, 1,448M+ over 19.5km, 7.4% 1st rider: 11.58am | Last: 3.58pm
View the stage profiles and 3D video online: http://www.hauteroute.org/events/stages-detail/dolomites-swiss-alps-2016
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BORMIO: ACCOMMODATION HOTEL
ADDRESS
CHECK-IN
GPS COORDINATES
DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
Casa Stefano & Lucia
11 via dei Molini 23032 Bormio
10.00am
Lat 46.466502 Long 10.373925
1.0km
Storage Room
Hotel Ambassador
29 via Funivia 23032 Bormio
1.30pm
Lat 46.463964 Long 10.375029
1.0km
Storage Room
Hotel Derby
15 via Funivia 23032 Bormio
10.00am
Lat 46.463980 Long 10.374842
1.5km
Storage Room
Hotel Gufo & Dependence
107 via Roma 23032 Bormio
10.00am
Lat 46.467060 Long 10.372794
1.0km
Storage Room
Hotel Nazionale
28 via Al Forte 23032 Bormio
1.00pm
Lat 46.469195 Long 10.371603
1.0km
Storage Room
Hotel Stelvio
36 via della Vittoria 23032 Bormio
1.30pm
Lat 46.469357 Long 10.375592
1.0km
Storage Room
Hotel Vallecetta
107 via Milano 23032 Bormio
1.00pm
Lat 46.459614 Long 10.359175
2.0km
Storage Room
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Campervan Site
20 via Battaglion Morbegno 23032 Bormio
Lat 46.462290 Long 10.371560
1.1km
SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE
S TA G E 4 : B O R M I O – PA S S O D E L L O S T E LV I O INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL T I M I N G A N D S TA R T I N G O R D E R Your start time will be defined by your overall ranking (the last rider in the overall ranking starting the time trial first). There will be groups of 75 riders departing every 25 minutes with riders separated by 20 second intervals. There will be a gap of 5 minutes between each group. Your starting group time will be published after the finish of the previous stage. The start list will be available on the Haute Route website and at the briefing.
S TA R T I N G P R O C E D U R E Go to the waiting area at your starting block time • Enter the Time Trial corridor 2 minutes before your start time • Enter the starting area 1 minute before your start time • Enter the start ramp 20 seconds before your start time • GO! •
KEY FIGURES Thursday 8th September 21km | 1,629M+ 21km timed
PRACTICAL INFO First Start - 9.00am | Last start - 11.30am Piazza Cavour, Via Ripa Belvedere 3, 23032 Bormio Finish - between 11.15am and 12.45pm Passo dello Stelvio 21 kilometres down to Bormio Race Village Union Sportiva Bormiese, Via Alessandro Manzoni, 23032 Bormio Briefing - 6.30pm Bormio Terme, Via Stelvio 14, 23032 Bormio Laundry service - 6.30pm Pick up your cycling kit before the briefing
Passo dello Stelvio 2,758M, 1,629M+ over 21.1km, 7.7% 1st rider: 11.15am |Last: 12.45pm
View the stage profiles and 3D video online: http://www.hauteroute.org/events/stages-detail/dolomites-swiss-alps-2016
STAGE 5: BORMIO – BOLZANO
KEY FIGURES Friday 9th September 144km | 3,500M+ | 4,400M- 102.5km timed Max. ride time: 9h00
Passo di Gavia 2,652M, 1,428M+ over 25.6km, 5.6% 1st rider: 8.47am | Last: 10.07am
PRACTICAL INFO Start - 7.00am Piazza Cavour, Via Ripa Belvedere 3, 23032 Bormio Finish - between 11.30am and 4.00pm Fiera Bolzano, Piazza Fiera 1, 39100 Bolzano Race Village Fiera Bolzano, Piazza Fiera 1, 39100 Bolzano Briefing - 6.30pm Four Points Hotel by Sheraton, Via Bruno Buozzi 35, 39100 Bolzano AND Parkhotel Laurin, Via Laurin 4, 39100 Bolzano (Depending on accommodation location)
Passo del Tonale 1,884M, 563M+ over 9km, 6.3% 1st rider: 9.40am | Last: 11.10am
Passo della Mendola 1,363M, 409M+ over 8.2km, 5% 1st rider: 10.59am | Last: 3.12pm
View the stage profiles and 3D video online: http://www.hauteroute.org/events/stages-detail/dolomites-swiss-alps-2016
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BOLZANO: ACCOMMODATION HOTEL
ADDRESS
CHECK-IN
GPS COORDINATES
DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
Chrys Hotel
Via della Mendola 100 39100 Bolzano
2.00pm
Lat 46.496131 Long 11.325736
4.5km
Storage Room
SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE
Breakfast will be available near the start line.
Four Points Hotel by Sheraton
Via Bruno Buozzi 35 39100 Bolzano
3.00pm
Lat 46.471826 Long 11.324830
0.2km
Storage Room
Hotel Ariston
Via Roma 82 39100 Bolzano
2.00pm
Lat 46.490286 Long 11.342019
3.5km
Storage Room
Hotel Kolping
Adolf-Kolping Strasse 39100 Bolzano
2.30pm
Lat 46.497584 Long 11.350490
5.0km
Storage Room
Hotel Lewald
Via Laso della Pieve 17 39100 Bolzano
2.00pm
Lat 46.466065 Long 11.333750
1.5km
Storage Room
Hotel Scala Stiegl
Via Brennero 11 39100 Bolzano
2.00pm
Lat 46.500700 Long 11.362743
6.0km
Storage Room
Parkhotel Laurin
Via Laurin 4 39100 Bolzano
3.00pm
Lat 46.498026 Long 11.357068
4.5km
Garden House
Youth Hostel Bolzano
Via Renon 23 39100 Bolzano
1.00pm
Lat 46.498285 Long 11.360859
5.0km
Storage Room
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Campervan Site
Via Maso della Pieve 39100 Bolzano
Lat 46.472820 Long 11.337030
0.9km
STAGE 6: BOLZANO – CORTINA D’AMPEZZO
KEY FIGURES Saturday 10th September 160km | 3,600M+ | 2,700M- 129.5km timed Max. ride time: 10h00
Passo Gardena 2,121M, 1,851M+ over 31.3km, 5.9% 1st rider: 9.10am | Last: 10.00am
PRACTICAL INFO Start - 7.00am Fiera Bolzano, Piazza Fiera 1, 39100 Bolzano Finish - between 12.00pm and 5.00pm Piazza Angelo Dibona, Corso Italia, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo Race Village Car park Gymnasium La Palestra, Via dei Campi 10, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo Briefing - 6.30pm Alexandre Hall, Via Marangoi 1, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo
Passo Furcia 1,759M, 547M+ over 7.9km, 7.3% 1st rider: 10.50am | Last: 1.30pm
Passo Tre Croci 1,809M, 187M+ over 3.9km, 4.7% 1st rider: 11.52am | Last: 4.45pm
View the stage profiles and 3D video online: http://www.hauteroute.org/events/stages-detail/dolomites-swiss-alps-2016
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CORTINA D’AMPEZZO: ACCOMMODATION CHECK-IN
HOTEL
ADDRESS
Hotel Argentina
43 localita Pocol 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo
11.30am
Hotel Concordia
28 corso Italia 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo
2.00pm
Hotel Corona
12 placate Val di Sotto 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo
GPS COORDINATES
DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
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SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE
6.5km
Storage Room or Allowed in Rooms
Lat 46.536711 Long 12.139265
0.5km
Storage Room
2.00pm
Lat 46.539602 Long 12.130805
1.0km
Storage Room
Hotel Cristallino
87 via Roma 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo
1.00pm
Lat 46.533458 Long 12.140382
0.5km
Storage Room
Hotel de La Poste
14 piazza Roma 32043 Cortiana d’Ampezzo
2.00pm
Lat 46.538029 Long 12.135887
0.5km
Storage Room
Hotel Regina
1 via del Castello 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo
2.00pm
Lat 46.539976 Long 12.134544
0.5km
Storage Room
Lat 46.524460 Long 12.112308
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Campervan Site
Via dei Campi 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo
Lat 46.533600 Long 12.136500
0.2km
STAGE 7: CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – VENICE
KEY FIGURES Sunday 11th September 175km | 2,000M+ | 3,200M- 98.5km timed Max. ride time: 7h10
PRACTICAL INFO Start - 7.00am Piazza Angelo Dibona, Corso Italia, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo Finish - between 10.48am and 2.10pm Piazza Aldo Moro, 31015 Conegliano Rider round-up at 3.00pm Piazza Aldo Moro, 31015 Conegliano Safety convoys to Venice Start from Conegliano at 3.00pm (every 10 minutes) Arrival in Venice at 5.20pm Race Village Parco San Giuliano, Via San Giuliano, 30173 Venice Closing ceremony - 7.00pm NH Mestre, Viale Ancona 2, 30172 Mestre
Passo Giau 2,236M, 1,025M+ over 16.5m, 6.2% 1st rider: 8.04am | Last: 8.40am
Passo San Boldo 706M, 356M+ over 11km, 3.2% 1st rider: 10.10am | Last: 1.05pm
View the stage profiles and 3D video online: http://www.hauteroute.org/events/stages-detail/dolomites-swiss-alps-2016
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VENICE: ACCOMMODATION HOTEL
ADDRESS
CHECK-IN
GPS COORDINATES
DISTANCE TO VILLAGE
NH Laguna Palace
2 viale Ancona 30172 Mestre
3.00pm
Lat 45.481874 Long 12.248873
3.0km
SERVICES
BIKE STORAGE
Storage Room
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Campervan Site
Via San Giuliano 1 30173 Venezia - Mestre
Lat 45.467280 Long 12.279280
1.3km
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FINAL DAY RIDER ROUND-UP IN CONEGLIANO The timed finish line of the Haute Route Dolomites Swiss Alps is located in Conegliano, 53 kilometres from Venice. • Cross the finish line, celebrate, cry, kiss the ground, swear to never turn your pedals again and put your bike on Ebay - true testimonies gathered over the last six years. • Receive your Haute Route 2016 official medal & your finisher’s polo shirt. • Pick up your backpack. • Enjoy lunch at any one of the numerous local restaurants (cost not covered by the organisation). Don’t forget to bring your wallet. • Join the convoy departing for Venice at 3.00pm.
A R R I VA L I N V E N I C E Riders will arrive in convoy in the Parco San Giuliano in Venice. • 5.20pm arrival at the Haute Route Finish Village. • Pick up your bike box and travel bag from the village (for basic accommodation-holders and riders who arranged their own accommodation). Bike boxes and travel bags for riders who purchased a 2* accommodation package will be delivered to the hotel.
CLOSING CEREMONY •
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7.00pm - 10.00pm — Closing ceremony (food & drinks reception) at the NH Mestre, Viale Ancona 2, 30172 Mestre. Estimated duration by foot from the Parco San Giuliano: 30 minutes. Please note that there is no secure bike park during the closing ceremony. It is mandatory for riders to present their Haute Route ID card to attend the closing ceremony. Tickets for the closing ceremony are available to purchase for friends & family at the Info Point during the day and at the NH Mestre during the evening.
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H A U T E R O U T E PA RT N E R S M A I N PA R T N E R Anytime, anywhere, on and off-the bike, the Mavic crew delivers a level of mechanical assistance usually reserved for the pros. This year, Mavic has designed and manufactured limited edition Haute Route kit.
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OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS C R A N K U P T H E P OW E R
Marvin and his coaches know what it takes to succeed in the Haute Route. They will be your best advisors in the peloton. A daily hot lunch served right after the finish line. What else? Per formance and style, Compresspor t's products optimise recover y and performance: definitely worth a try! Every rider will receive a free pair of Haute Route branded compression socks. The tyre experts. Hutchinson makes it possible and will prove that repairing punctures is an art. Find out more at the Hutchinson booth in the Grand Depart Village. Just visit Bryan at Infocrank’s booth and find out how the capture of accurate data will revolutionise your pedal stroke. This year, Infocrank offers all Haute Route riders the opportunity to try an online tracking system that gives realtime information on your position out on the course. Find the right saddle for you! Selle San Marco brings years of expertise to the Haute Route and offers an extensive range of quality saddles. Last but not least, every Haute Route rider will receive a little accessory that will make a big difference on rainy days – the Selle San Marco ass saver! 15,000 gels, 7,500 bars and 300kg of isotonic powder will fuel Haute Route peloton all the way from Anglet to Venice! Did you hear about the Scicon race bag + service? Awesome: sciconbags.com/ haute-route. Haute Route riders will also be offered a neatly designed Scicon backbag in their welcome pack. Finally the Scion team will be in the Grand Depart Village in the Scicon set up area to help you build your bike. With their GPS devices and navigation software, you should never get lost. For the Haute Route, the experts at TwoNav have designed and built our smartphone app. The perfect machine to train, whatever the weather. Gradually improve your performance with comprehensive data analytics and monitoring capabilities.
C O N TA C T S
If you have any questions in the build up to your event, the most efficient way to reach us is via the online chat function at www.hauteroute.org. We can be reached directly during office hours, outside that you can still leave a message or email contact@hauteroute.org and we will answer as promptly as possible.
NEED HELP DURING THE EVENT? If you are away from the Race Village and can’t make it to the Info Point, you can reach the organisation by phone. The Haute Route hotline numbers will be communicated in August via the riders’ newsletter and will be printed on your Haute Route ID card.