Strava challenges you to record 240 minutes of cycling between 17 May and 30 May 2023. By completing the goal, you will be entered into a draw for a chance to win an exclusive VIP pass to the Grand Départ of the Tour de France on 1 July 2023.
You will be lucky enough to ride under the same conditions as the elite riders on entirely closed roads. To provide you with these optimal safety conditions, we must respect a precise time schedule and define cut-off times. Find out right away where the time check points are located.
To make it easier for you to get to your event, we offer a shuttle bus service.
Thanks to the service on Saturday 8th July, you can leave your vehicle in Morzine and go to Annemasse in the shuttle bus. The shuttle bus on Sunday 9th July will allow you to travel from Morzine to Annemasse to get to the starting line. You cannot take your bike on the shuttle buses.
Please note that the number of places is limited and reserved for participants only!
This training plan will best help you in your preparation. A combination of speed, strength and power sessions with one goal in mind: crossing the finish line in Morzine! No more excuses not to start training.
Tick-tock, tick-tock ... less than 90 days until your challenge of the year!
Here's a little reminder of the challenge you're about to take up: to ride from Annemasse to Morzine just a few days before the pros.
Whether the point is to add the finishing touches to their preparation for the L’Étape du Tour de France 2023, which will take place between Annemasse and Morzine on 9 July, to take on a long-distance challenge or simply to go out for a ride in the glorious spring weather, all cyclists are invited to sign up for the challenge of L’Étape du Tour de France Connectée 2023, from 13 to 16 April. The bravest of the brave can tackle the 90 km challenge in one go, while the rest can break it up into more manageable bits.
As a bonus, finishers who register for the prize draw have a chance to win loads of prizes: a gift card for the Santini store, a Tissot watch, Shimano wheels… and the ultimate prize, the last race numbers for L’Étape du Tour de France 2023!
The challenge is open to cyclists over age 18 worldwide.
Want to enhance your Étape du Tour de France experience? We've got you covered! Our extras are designed specially for you:
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To add the finishing touches to your preparation, join us on a warm-up on a 35 km course featuring Mont Salève (14 km at 6.2%) on Friday, 7 July. There will be road captains on hand to guide you and support you and it will be a unique opportunity to take in some of the most stunning views in the region. Hurry up, limited spots available!
The 31st edition of the Étape du Tour de France will take place on 9th July 2023 on the route of stage 14 on the Tour de France, between Annemasse and Morzine, for a total of 152 km with 4,100 m of climbing and 5 ascents.. 5 mountain passes will be on the programme, namely the Col de Saxel, Col de Cou, Col de Feu, Col de la Ramaz and Col de Joux Plane passes, before reaching the finishing line in Morzine.
Are you ready to open the road for the elite!?
After a “warm-up” on the way up to the Col de Saxel pass with slopes boasting an average gradient of 4%, you will then tackle 3 category 1 passes:
A testing descent then a quick passage through the valley will take you to Samoëns, where you will begin to climb the Col de Joux Plane, an uncategorized ascent, spread over 11.6 km with an average gradient of 8.5%.
Finally, at the summit (1,691 m), a long descent will lead you down to consecration and your medal in Morzine, where you can celebrate your finish at the iconic pasta party!
On July, 9th, you will be on the start-line of the 31st edition of L’Etape du Tour. But before to ride the 152km and 4,100 of positive elevation between Annemasse and Morzine, prepare yourself with the other events from L’Etape by Tour de France series! With 30 events in more than 20 countries, launch your 2023 season like the pros and be on top of your shape on D-Day!
In a few hours, 16,000 cyclists arranged to meet up for the 31st edition on July 09 between Annemasse and Morzine.
Last chance to get a race number:
Can't wait to find out the route of L’Étape du Tour de France 2023 ?
Visit Le Tour de France website today at 11:30 a.m. to discover the route of the 110th edition of Le Tour de France and the destination of the 31st Étape du Tour de France !
Predict the winner of this stage to try and win 2 places in the grandstand for the finish of the Tour de France 2022 on the Champs-Élysées! The winner will be notified by e-mail.
Well done! you did it. on sunday, you crossed the finishing line at alpe d’huez. if you want to relive this adventure, you can already pre-register to gain access to the pre-opening period of the next edition of l’étape du tour de france! alternatively, you can sign up to the tour de france club to try and win your race number bib!
Sunday was an emotional day and you will remember it for the rest of your life. If you want to share these moments, then order photos taken during the race or at the finishing line via Sportograf!
As in 2019, a live feed will allow your friends and family to follow you during the race! It's easy, just share your name and race number with them, then head over to the website!
If you want, you can leave your bike on Saturday, July 9th at the night bike park in Briançon before 7 pm (37-27 rue Georges Bermond-Gonnet). The park will re-open at 5.30 am Sunday morning!
This year again, there will be no cups at the feed stations! You will be able to replenish your water bottles directly.
Feed stations, Shimano mechanic assistance points, luggage locker schedules... With 15 days to go before your challenge of the year, find out all the information on the riders' services that will be at your disposal to enable you to take up your sporting challenge and wear the official medal around your neck!
The Étape du Tour de France passes through some exceptional scenery! However, some cyclists still throw their rubbish on the road and this is UNACCEPTABLE! Once again this year, if you discard your rubbish outside the designated areas, you will be disqualified. You will be given a waste bag: no more excuses!
For decades, the greatest names in cycling have climbed the Col du Galibier, the Col de la Croix de Fer and the ascent to Alpe d'Huez. This 30th edition of L’Étape du Tour de France is no exception. Among the cycling enthusiasts in the heart of the peloton, some famous athletes will also be present: Óscar Pereiro, the winner of the 2006 Tour de France, Olympic and Paralympic champions, and athletes from other disciplines who have come to take up a veritable challenge...
Key points:
• The benchmark amateur cycling event in Europe and the only one on closed roads will take place on 10 July: 167 km and 4,700 m of D+ between Briançon and Alpe d'Huez
• Óscar Pereiro winner of the 2006 Tour de France
• Dutchman Bas Tietema and Austrian Olympic champion Anna Kiesenhofer
• The French biathlon team: Émilien Jacquelin, Anthonin Guigonnat, Fabien Claude and their coach Vincent Vittoz
• Three Paralympic champions: Alexis Hanquinquant, Alexandre Lloveras et Jiri Jezek
• Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque mobilised: 264 supportive riders
CYCLING STARS TO PARTICIPATE
Among the riders expected to participate, The Netherlands' Bas Tietema from the Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB team should ride at the sharp end of the race. Observers with a keen eye will also recognize two familiar faces from the cycling world. Spaniard Óscar Pereiro, winner of the 2006 Tour de France and Trek ambassador and mountain bike icon, and renowned YouTuber and Škoda/Julbo ambassador Kilian Bron will take in L’Étape du Tour de France experience. Olympic road race gold medallist in Tokyo, Austrian Anna Kiesenhofer, is the clear favourite. But the Lotto Soudal cyclist might have to keep an eye on another Olympic champion. Multiple Olympic Champion in speed skating (6 medals at the Olympic Games, including three gold, but also 11 world titles), the Czech Martina Sablikova demonstrated her bike racing skills when she won L’Étape Czech Republic by Tour de France 2021.
BIATHLETES FROM THE FRENCH TEAM IN FORCE Several French national biathlon team members also wanted to take up the challenge. Silver medallist in the mixed and relay events at the Beijing Winter Olympics, Émilien Jacquelin, has dreamed of participating in L’Étape du Tour de France. "Cycling is part of me," explains the double world champion in pursuit (2020, 2021). I was born on 11 July, and I have always been fascinated by the Tour de France. I was a cyclist until I was 15 before I opted for biathlon. But I still enjoy riding a bike. I'm thrilled to participate in L’Étape du Tour de France 2022. The course is tremendously difficult. So, I have to be humble, work hard, and we'll see. I haven't ridden much, just 1,800 km, but I'm counting on my physical qualities. I am really looking forward to participating in this atmosphere with this incredible peloton." He will be joined by the 2021 world champion in the mixed singles relay, Antonin Guigonnat, silver medallist in Beijing in the relay, Fabien Claude and coach Vincent Vittoz, world champion in cross-country skiing in 2005. "When Émilien asked me last winter if he could take part in L’Étape du Tour, I told him OK, but you have to get me a bib," laughs Vittoz. And that's how it started with Antonin and Fabien, who joined us. I have prepared myself because this will be the longest thing I have ever done. You can't just go there. I should have already ridden between 4 500 and 5 000 km before the race. I know the Galibier well because I have already done it on ski wheels. I like the terrain, but I would have preferred to have a 10% gradient than a 5%."
SEVERAL PARALYMPIC CHAMPIONS AT THE START
The parasport world will be represented by prominent ambassadors. Paralympic champion in Tokyo, four-time world champion and undefeated for the last three years on the para-triathlon circuit, Alexis Hanquinquant, will be on the starting line in Briançon. The Tour de France is legendary", confides the Norman. “It makes people dream! I will be doing a training camp with the French para-triathlon team during this period, but I will make a return trip because I am so happy to participate in L’Étape du Tour de France with this public dimension. To participate amongst a large crowd and all these cyclists will inevitably be transcendent. Paralympic champion in Tokyo in the road pursuit in tandem with Corentin Ermenault, Alexandre Lloveras, who is visually impaired, will also take on this challenge. A Škoda-backed athlete, former Czech cyclist and Paralympian on the road and track, Jiri Jezek has won medals at the last four Paralympic Games, including six Paralympic titles.
BIG HEARTED CHAMPIONS WITH MÉCENAT CHIRURGIE CARDIAQUE
Since 2016 with 20 riders, the presence of Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque on L'Étape du Tour de France has continued to grow. This year, 264 riders will participate, wearing a red and white jersey, in the colours of the association, whose aim is to enable children with heart malformations from underprivileged countries to undergo surgery in France. Each rider obtained their solidarity bib by raising more than €750 in donations from friends and family. More than €144,000 has been collected, which will pay for the operations of twelve children with heart defects. The association will also have a presence in the start village on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 July in Briançon!
In 10 days, you will be there! But before you can line up at the start, you will have to collect your number in the village located in the Briançon Sports Park:
Friday 8 July: 10 am – 7 pm
Saturday 9 July: 10 am – 7 pm
You will need to show:
Come and collect your race number in the village and enjoy the atmosphere of the Tour de France! Many stalls are waiting for you!
You have been allocated a starting zone according to your objective and this is no coincidence. This allows us to guarantee you the best riding, fluidity and safety conditions on the course. And yet, too many cyclists still try to start in a different starting zone. There will be zero tolerance this year! If you have cheated by starting in a different starting zone from the one assigned to you, you will be automatically disqualified after the analysis of your start time!
Have you submitted your medical certificate online yet? If not, there is still time! It is easy: submit the document in your space in just a few clicks. It will then be checked and validated.
You probably know the course by heart. But we will provide it to you anyway! You can also download your GPX!
The entire course will be closed to traffic 30 minutes before the arrival of the first rider.
Access points and road closure times are given below:
To finish your preparation, you can participate in the reconnaissance ride of the Col du Galibier on Friday, 8 July. You will be accompanied and advised by coaches on this exclusive opportunity to discover one of the difficulties of the 23 km course at your own pace. Attention, there are only a few places left!
Have a look at the recces of L’Étape du tour de France 2022 route by our road captains. The Trek ambassadors Oscar Pereiro and Angèle Paty were also part of it.
Reminder : our captains will advice you and help you during your ride on July, 10th.
If you want to prepare for L'Étape du Tour de France 2022, which will start in Briançon and end in Alpe d'Huez on July 10, if you want to challenge yourself over a long distance, or if you simply want to take advantage of the long Ascension weekend to ride, all cyclists are invited to sign up for the challenge. The more daring will tackle the 170 km required to complete the challenge in one go, while others will be able to complete it in several rides.
All cyclists from around the world over the age of 18 are eligible to take part in the challenge from May 25 to 29. You can sign up directly on Strava.
Will you be participating in l'Étape du Tour de France 2022 in 6 weeks? Finish your training instyle confronting yourself to the 170km you will be facing on July 10th between Briançon and the Alpe d'Huez!
Unfortunately you could not register for this year? Prove you have what it takes to become a finisher and win your entry for 2023!
Make sure you join the l'Étape du Tour de France Club on Strava to get the latest news all year long.
On Monday, May 2nd, the Tour de France is launching a new brand with products that blend style and performance for cyclists of all levels. "Maillot Jaune" goes for a pure aesthetic with subtle references to the world of the Tour de France.
The clothing manufacturer Santini is marking the release of "Maillot Jaune" with the creation of an exclusive first collection that celebrates the singular nature of the Tour de France. Other manufacturers will be invited to join the movement in the future.
The "Maillot Jaune" brand products will be available on the official site fr from Monday, May 2nd, as well as numerous specialised outlets.
Some will see a bird's-eye view of a cyclist squeezing every last ounce of power from his bicycle. Others will hail it as an icon of victory, the image of a champion roaring with delight as she crosses the finish line in first place. The "Maillot Jaune" lets the imagination run wild while beckoning those who see it to plunge into the world of the Tour de France. More than just a brand, "Maillot Jaune" is a space for the creation of apparel for people who love cycling and the Grande Boucle, whatever their level, whatever their goals. From Sunday warriors to riders determined to match the champions pedal stroke for pedal stroke, "Maillot Jaune" will bring cyclists together around shared ambitions: technical and elegant products, a passion for excellence and an understated tribute to the history of the Tour de France.
As the first step in the "Maillot Jaune" adventure, Santini, the official partner entrusted with making the distinctive jerseys of the Tour de France, has designed the inaugural collection. Its technical characteristics are identical to those of the jerseys awarded to the leader of each classification. Santini's collection relies on clean lines steeped in ultramarine and petrol green… with a dash of yellow, of course. In addition to the jerseys, Santini offers a complete set of apparel, including shorts, a base layer, a technical T-shirt, a jacket, a cardigan, gloves and even caps.
Through the creation of the first range of the "Maillot Jaune" universe, the Italian designer embraces its role as a trailblazer with gusto, paving the way for other manufacturers who share the same values to come on board in upcoming seasons with products that run the whole gamut of cycling: technical or leisure clothing, cycling material and measurement tools, miscellaneous accessories. Everything you need to channel the spirit of the Tour.
Yann Le Moënner, Managing Director at ASO:
"The goal of the "Maillot Jaune" range is to offer all cyclists technical apparel that epitomises a free frame of mind and embodies the values of the Tour de France. This equipment is designed for fans who go out riding on their own, in a group or with their clubs and want to perform in all seasons while wearing optimal and resolutely modern material. We are especially proud of our first collection, developed with Santini, which marries boldness and elegance. It is universal and timeless. We hope that it will open the door for other clothing manufacturers to join the team very soon."
The world’s largest sports community partners with the world’s most iconic cycling event to create storytelling hub, bring race action to life and bolster the ecosystem of women’s cycling.
Strava, the leading social platform for over 99 million athletes and the largest sports community in the world, today announced a three-year partnership with the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The long-term partnership enables Strava to develop new and unique experiences for its global community of athletes to follow the excitement of each stage of the race.
For the first time ever, the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will come to life inside the Strava app with a content hub dedicated to telling the story of the riders through their daily activity uploads and photos. Fans will be able to go inside Segments and relive the day's top performances, energizing and motivating their own athletic pursuits.
The inaugural Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in 2022 will be the most significant women’s race in the world and Strava is supporting the event to bolster the ecosystem of women’s cycling and create engaging new experiences for fans and racers alike.
The Tour de France and Strava have enjoyed a longstanding shared history predating this official partnership. For several years, the Tour de France course design teams have been using Strava to help them create the race routes by analyzing insights from millions of public Strava activity uploads across France.
Strava has long been a favorite digital platform of many professional riders in the peloton, where they upload their efforts to share with fans, media and the global community of athletes. In 2021, 72% of cyclists in the Tour de France uploaded their race efforts to Strava and 62% of stage wins in the 2021 Tour were uploaded to Strava.
Michael Horvath, Strava CEO and co-founder, said: “We are thrilled to make a long-term commitment to the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift, and provide our global community of athletes with a new way to follow the action of the iconic races inside of Strava. We are committed to promoting equity and inclusion in sport and strongly believe in and support the future of women’s cycling. The Tour is the most watched annual sporting event in the world, and three-quarters of the peloton shared their rides on Strava last year. This partnership and future events on Strava will let more riders, including the women’s peloton, engage with cyclists around the world in new ways and inspire cyclists regardless of gender, age or where they live.”
Yann le Moënner, CEO of Amaury Sport Organisation, added: “We are very glad and honoured to partner with Strava, the largest sports community in the world.Strava will help cycling fans to get closer to the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and discover new routes for future challenges inspired by the world's greatest riders.We share with Strava a passion for cycling and work together for its development for both men and women.”
Lauren Stephens, reigning US National Road Race Champion, team EF Education-TIBCO-SVB, commented:
“We're continuing to see more equality in the support and atmosphere that's being developed around women's racing and I think it is going in the right direction. For the last several years we've had single day events but now we're getting a full stage race with the iconic Champs-Élysées experience. I started riding before Strava existed, then joined in 2013 and it slowly just grew into something I was kind of obsessed with. To mix up my training, I find new segments in areas where I want to go, and use them as motivation to push myself for a spot on the leaderboard. Sponsor support from companies like Strava makes this possible, and improves the race for the riders. I feel more respected and validated, and that brings more pressure, in a good way, to perform and make the racing exciting for the people and the brands that are supporting you and creating more opportunity. This competition is my primary race focus for the season and the centerpiece of my race calendar.”
Audrey Cordon Ragot, 6x National French Champion, team Trek-Segafredo, added: “It is exciting to see Strava supporting women’s cycling with this partnership because it is the platform at the heart of professional and amateur cycling. I use Strava every single day to follow my training throughout the year, and Strava is also my reference to follow what my teammates and competitors are doing.Strava provides a unique and authentic way to share my daily life as a professional and it is where I connect with fans who follow me and support me. Being able to wear a distinctive jersey at the Tour is a dream that will become a reality for some of us, and hopefully for me!”
Strava’s partnership also includes supporting L'Étape du Tour de France, the one-day, 16,000 amateur rider mass start event held in France on July 10, which will use a route raced by the professional cyclists in the The Tour de France the following week.
This year’s Tour de France will take place from July 1 - 24, 2022 and the inaugural Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will take place July 24-31, 2022.
For more information and updates join the:
Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift Club
Tour de France Club on Strava.
Trek is offering 10 cyclists the chance to ride #LEtapeduTour alongside former pro Oscar Pereiro on the 10th July!
Along with a 3-month training plan and coaching from the Spanish champion himself, the cyclists will receive a complete kit in the colours of the race!
The three-season agreement brings a touch of pink to the most iconic sports event in the world
lastminute.com and A.S.O. are delighted to announce a new agreement making the European Travel-Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages the Tour de France Official Partner from 2022. The sponsorship agreement with Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) includes Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Roubaix Femmes, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and L’Étape du Tour de France.
This is a perfect partnership between one of the most challenging sporting events in the world and the iconic lastminute.com brand. The Tour de France gives millions of viewers the chance to witness epic performances while travelling across beautiful sceneries. Likewise, lastminute.com offers millions of holidaymakers brilliant deals to getaway and do the things they love the most - travelling.
To celebrate the partnership, lastminute.com will launch a digital campaign under the theme of #tourlikeapro, with tips and advice on how to best experience the race and explore some of Europe’s most scenic destinations. The Tour de France followers will also be able to see lastminute.com branding in the bibs and along the stages.
Fabio Cannavale, CEO of lastminute.com commented “The Tour de France has showcased travel and sport on an epic scale for almost 120 years, combining beautiful countryside and romantic cities sceneries with ice-capped mountain ranges and famous landmarks like the Arc De Triomphe.
While professional cyclists might fly-past in seconds, for spectators the memories of being there and the buzz of a live sporting event last a life-time. It’s a great and immersive experience which is why we’re so excited about being the official travel partner of the Tour de France. Together we can promote the extraordinary spirit of epic sport, discovery and travel.
We can’t wait for our customers and employees alike to experience the greatest sporting show on earth, with the same enthusiasm and passion we put in empowering millions of people to book their next holiday and getaways, supporting them to get where they want to get to, in the quickest and easiest way possible, so they can concentrate on the finish line - enjoying their next vacation.”
Yann Le Moenner, CEO of A.S.O. added “We are very happy to welcome lastminute.com as a partner of the Tour de France. Our sport is characterised by the discovery of landscapes, territories and cultures, everything you encounter when you travel. Every cycling fan has a great desire to explore the settings in which its champions ride. It is therefore only natural that the online travel sector’s European leader would join us in the great open-air visit that cycling offers.”
The 30th edition of L’Étape du Tour de France will be held on 10 July 2022 on the same course as stage 12 of the Tour de France, stretching for 170 km from Briançon to the Alpe d'Huez for a total altitude gain of 4,700 metres. The thousands of riders who sign up for the event will follow in the wheel tracks of these two stars of the 1980s, rolling out of Briançon to climb the Col de Galibier (2,642 m), dive to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne for the ascent of the Col de la Croix de Fer (2,067 m) and, last but certainly not least, tackle the Alpe d'Huez right after going through Le Bourg d'Oisans.
The course from Briançon to the Alpe d'Huez is a carbon copy of the 1986 Tour de France stage claimed by Bernard Hinault after crossing the finish line hand in hand with his La Vie Claire teammate Greg LeMond.
Summer successes are built during the winter!
While waiting to start preparing for M-3, it is important to continue to maintain your physical fitness during the winter. Keep up the good work!
Santini has been selected as sponsor of L’Étape du Tour de France 2022: the Italian cycling wear company is dedicating both a men’s and a women’s collection to the famous amateur cycling event, which takes place on Sunday, July 10th next. The collections will be available to purchase in the Village and also from the brand’s website.
#LEtapeduTour 2022 is sold out!
There still remain several ways for you to get your hands on a bib:
We’ll see you on 10th July 2022
Registration for the 30th edition of the Étape du Tour de France is open on time to!
On 10 July 2022, you will be able to preview the route between Briançon and Alpe d'Huez for stage 12 of the Tour de France, which is 170 km long with more than 4,700 metres of accumulated elevation change, including the climbs of the Cols du Galibier and Croix de Fer passes.
Hurry up, the number of race bibs is limited!
For everything, you need to know about your registration and to plan your arrival, click here.
The 30th edition of the Etape du Tour de France will take place on 10 July 2022 on the legendary Briançon > Alpe d'Huez stage!
On the programme: 170 kms with more than 4,700 metres of cumulative positive elevation change, including the climbs to the Galibier and Croix de Fer passes.
For the fourth arrival of the "Étape du Tour de France" in Alpe d'Huez, it is an expedition full of historical symbols, as the route is based on that of the 1986 Briançon-Alpe d'Huez stage, when Bernard Hinault won the last stage of his career in the Tour de France.
Santini Cycling Wear et A.S.O. sont heureux d’annoncer un nouvel accord qui fera de la marque italienne un partenaire officiel du Tour de France à partir de 2022. Santini fournira le prestigieux maillot jaune ainsi que les autres maillots officiels de la plus célèbre des épreuves sur route par étapes. L’accord de sponsoring concerne également le Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift et L’Étape du Tour.
Monica Santini: "This agreement shines out in the portfolio of partnerships our company has built up over its 50-plus years in the professional cycling world".
From 2022, the Santini Cycling Wear story will be inextricably linked with that of the King of the Grand Tours: the Italian company has been announced as official partner to the Tour de France. The new deal with A.S.O. (Amaury Sport Organization) means Santini will now supply the leader jerseys for the Grande Boucle, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and the amateur riders competing in the L’Étape du Tour.
"Signing this agreement was a hugely emotional experience for us and we are genuinely thrilled to announce this partnership with the Tour de France– commented Santini Cycling Wear CEO Monica Santini – It marks the continuation of a relationship with A.S.O. begun with the sponsorship of La Vuelta and followed on with the Deutschland Tour. Now we have also added with the most important race on the international cycling calendar to our tally".
The announcement marks the start of a glittering chapter in the story that Santini has been writing since 1965 thanks to the constant commitment of Pietro Santini, his daughters Monica and Paola, and the Italian company’s entire team. Santini’s research and innovation consistently produces superior quality technical wear designed to meet the exacting needs of pro and amateur cyclists alike as well as supporting the leading international cycling events.
As with the rest of its products, Santini will be making all of official jerseys worn by the Tour de France leaders as well as the women’s edition of the Grande Boucle at its facility in Lallio, just outside Bergamo, Italy, guaranteeing these elite athletes the very finest in Italian quality.
The company will also be making the official replica jerseys that will be on sale to the public as well as the jerseys worn by the amateur riders during the L’Étape du Tour.
Yann Le Moënner, CEO of A.S.O. declared: “We are glad and proud to welcome Santini on the Tour de France. A new chapter has opened itself for the leader jerseys of La Grande Boucle thanks to this historic brand of cycling equipment. It will offer high-performance products with creative designs to both the elite of world cycling and the regular amateur riders who will once again be present on all the events organized by A.S.O.”
The agreement is for five years.
See you in 2 weeks to discover the route of the Tour de France 2022 and that of the Etape du Tour 2022!
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48 hours to cover 175 km and become a FINISHER!
DATES: 3rd & 4th July 2021
Take part in the Étape du Tour de France Connected!
Become a finisher on the Étape du Tour de France on-line on 3rd and 4th July. Because it is not possible to physically get together this year, we or offering you the chance to take part in this free challenge and to make up a virtual peloton of avid riders!
There are many prizes up for grabs from the Étape du Tour de France and its partners:
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To keep up with news about the Étape Serie throughout the year.
After several months of not being able to meet up and explore the cycling routes of France, we have been preparing to get on our bikes in the hinterland of Nice on 4 July. But although lockdown is beginning to ease, the conditions necessary for the Étape du Tour de France to go ahead as normal and for us to be able to gather together to celebrate our passion for cycling will still not be satisfied. This is why, in agreement with the city of Nice, and after having studied the recommendations of the Alpes-Maritimes administration, we have decided to cancel the Étape du Tour de France 2021.
You will be entirely reimbursed for the cost of your bib and any options you may have signed up for before 15 June. We will do everything we can to offer you the chance to preregister for the 2022 edition of the Étape du Tour de France.
Alongside the city of Nice and our partners, we would like to thank you kindly for your trust and the efforts you have made to be in Nice this 4 July.
We will see you in 2022, when we promise we will celebrate our reunion in style at one of the most beautiful stages of the biggest cycling race in the world.
See you very soon!
With Shimano celebrating it’s centenary year in 2021, the partnership will see the brand leveraging 20 years of neutral support experience and know-how to support all riders in selected A.S.O. races, no matter which drivetrain brand they use, helping them to get their bikes operating at the optimum level. The iconic blue of Shimano will adorn the neutral support cars in all A.S.O. World Tour, Continental and Women’s races, offering all riders assistance to get back on the road as quickly as possible in the event of a crash or mechanical issue.
Taizo Shimano, Executive Vice President said “In the one hundredth year of our existence we are very excited to start a new chapter in our sports history. We are proud to announce a partnership to support the A.S.O.’s events with neutral support. That means we will be providing first-class support to riders at A.S.O. events to get them back on the road and back in the race.
“Shimano’s role is to inspire people to participate in sports and to keep bicycles running at their best. The vital neutral support role, especially at cycling’s most high-pressurized race – and also at the world’s most-watched sporting event – will allow us to do just that.
“Working with A.S.O. will allow Shimano to provide more support to the sport and more support to athletes to help them perform at the top level.
“As a company we take great pride in the quality of work that the thousands of global Shimano dealers carry out. This partnership with A.S.O. is the best example of the service that they provide. Not only do we hope this partnership will inspire a new generation of people to ride their bikes more often, but we hope to inspire people to trust in our product quality.”
Yann Le Moënner - Managing Director of Amaury Sport Organisation: "We are incredibly pleased to have extended our partnership with a player as innovative as Shimano. Partnering up on all of our professional and amateur cycling events with a family business and pioneer in the cycling world testifies to our commitment to offering excellent support to athletes as well as all of the cyclists involved in our events.
The innovation and consistent level of excellence provided by the brand over its 100 years of existence make Shimano a crucial player in world and everyday cycling and a brand that we are proud to be associated with."
Edouard Cassignol, Public Events Director, declared: "We are very glad to have Shimano as a new partner on our road cycling events (the Etape du Tour in particular) and on our all-terrain events with the Roc d'Azur. This collaboration will help Shimano to showcase the high quality of its products as well as its recognised know-how in supporting all of our participants.
About Shimano Europe: Founded in 1921, Shimano is dedicated to helping its customers get closer to nature, supporting people to realize their dreams and create new lifestyles. That comes with the desire to create outstanding cycling products and apparel.
With almost 100 years’ experience in creating internationally renowned bicycle components, Shimano is proud to have developed products that continue to take countless athletes to victory and provide the means for limitless global bicycle journeys. For more information see www.shimano.com.
The 30th edition of the Étape du Tour de France will take place on 4 July 2021 in Nice. The amateurs will cover 175kms and a little more than 3,600 m of positive altitude difference in the Nice backcountry on the same course that saw Julian Alaphilippe ride to victory on last August 30th.
The valleys along the route were hit hard by storm Alex a few weeks ago and the roads have not yet been rebuilt. The beautiful villages of the Vesubia valley will show the scars of this disaster for many years to come. But in order for life to start again little by little, we have decided, together with the city of Nice, to use the original course meant for the Étape du Tour de France.
If you registered for the 2020 edition, your entry remains a priority. If you cannot participate, we will reimburse you for the amount of your bib and the options you may have chosen. We will contact you at the beginning of the year (just before the official opening of registration) to find what you would like to do.
If you are not registered but would like to ride on this fantastic course on July 4th, 2021, you can pre-register now to be informed if there are places available to participate.
Taking into account the current public health situation, that is continually pushing the Government to take new decisions in the fight against COVID-19, the organisers of the Tour de France have decided not to unveil the 2021 edition's route at the Palais des Congrès on Thursday, 29th October 2020.
The Tour de France 2021 will instead be presented in detail as a Stade 2 (weekly sports programme) Special with Christian Prudhomme live on France Télévisions on Sunday 1st November. An international programme will also be available simultaneously on all of the official broadcasters' platforms around the world as well as on the Tour de France's official platforms.
After attempting to reschedule the l'Étape du Tour de France on the 6th September, the organisers, in agreement with the City of Nice, have had no choice but to cancel the 2020 edition. In view of the difficulties that many participants had in making themselves available for this date, and in particular the large number of those coming from countries around the world, it has been decided to postpone the L’Étape du Tour de France until 2021, still following the same, long-anticipated route that the 2020 edition would have featured. The City of Nice and the organisers, given the record number of registrations, have indeed made a point of maintaining the organisation of the event in the wonderful backcountry of Nice.
We understand the disappointment of those who have sacrificed much of their time in preparing to ride the 175 km as well as climb the Col de La Colmiane, the Col de Turini and the Col d’Èze. It is only a postponement. The organisers and the City of Nice promise an exceptional Étape du Tour de France in early July 2021.
All of the cyclists entered for this year are, if they wish, automatically entered for the 2021 edition. If not, they will receive a voucher corresponding to the price of the race bib and any options that may have been purchased.
You've started again training with GoZwift and the virtual L’Étape du Tour?! Think about our training plan for your dedicated preparation in order to be ready on September 6th.
While looking forward to seeing you on 6 September in Nice or on another A.S.O. cycling event, we are offering you a special introduction with Zwift. In the context of the Tour de France United, take part in the Virtual L'Étape du Tour de France and ride like the pros for a good cause.
The 3 stages of the Virtual l’Etape du Tour de France (16 sessions spread over each weekend):
With the Grand Départ of the Tour de France taking place at the end of August, the organisers and the Ville de Nice held a meeting concerning the organisation of the Étape du Tour de France in order to be able to communicate a new date to the numerous participants patiently awaiting its confirmation. As initially planned, the Étape du Tour de France will be the weekend following the Grand Départ, meaning that this year it will be taking place on Sunday 6th September 2020. The Étape du Tour de France will follow the same route as the second stage of the Tour de France, Nice-Nice.
The organisers are closely following the evolving situation and will be respecting any directives from the health authorities, with whom they are working hand in hand.
The riders who are unable to make the new date of September 6th will have the opportunity to choose between participating in the 2021 edition or taking part in another A.S.O. event in 2020 and 2021. The practical information will be communicated to all participants by mid-July.
The organisers of the Étape du Tour de France 2020 specify that the definitive date of the event will be communicated by the 30th June at the latest. We can’t wait to see you all in Nice as we discover the magnificent southern French landscapes, as a part of the second stage of the Tour de France.
After a long few months in lockdown, we sincerely hope that all is well with you and those close to you and that you’ve been able to begin readjusting to normality. With a bit of luck, you will have been able to do some sort of physical activity each week during the lockdown. We don’t know about you but we can’t wait for everything to go back to normal so we can put our fruits of our training to the test in a timed course.
As you know, the COVID-19 public health crisis has profoundly impacted sport, on an amateur and professional level. A.S.O. hasn’t been able to organise a public event since the beginning of March. Within this context, on the 7th May, the French Council of Ministers voted for a resolution detailing how we can respond to questions concerning the cancellation of our events. It means that up until the 15th September 2020, we are able to offer you a voucher for a similar event that will be valid for 18 months instead of an immediate refund.
This means that following the cancellation of the L'Etape du Tour de France on the initial date of July 5th, 2020, you will benefit from a voucher with a value equivalent to what you spent on the bib and additional options. You can use this voucher to sign up for more A.S.O. events over a period of 18 months, after which, any unspent funds on the voucher will be refunded to you.
We are currently working very hard to put these vouchers in place for the large number of riders/runners who had been preparing for our events over the last few months. In mid-July, you’ll receive an email specifying the value of your voucher and the practical information on how to claim etc. We regret any inconvenience caused by this exceptional situation and we thank you for your understanding.
In the meantime, we wish you all the best and we can’t wait to see you, even if our priority remains the health of everyone.
We hope to see you soon!
Following President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement on Monday evening that large-scale public events are banned until mid-July as part of the confinement policy put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19, we regret to inform you that the Étape du Tour de France will not be taking place on its orignal scheduled date, Sunday 5th July.
As the Tour de France is now taking place from the 29th August to the 20th September, we are working hard alongside the Ville de Nice to find a new possible date for the Étape du Tour de France.
We will get back to you as soon as possible. In the meantime, we hope that everything is going well for you and those close to you and that you are coping as best you can with this period of confinement that is so essential in the fight against the virus.
We can’t wait to see you and to start training together again.
To get the most from the Étape du Tour de France and to finish your preparation in style, we are proposing a reconnaissance ride of the col de Turini on Friday 3 July.
You will ride alongside and receive advice from professional coaches on this unique chance to discover beforehand the first climb of the Étape du Tour de France. This climb is 14.9km long with an average gradient of 7,4%. It will be your biggest challenge on 5July!
For €35, enjoy this unique reconnaissance ride:
Success in the summer is built up over the winter!
It is important to continue to keep fit throughout the winter, before you start tackling your M-3 training plan. This winter training plan is there to help you to stay in shape. Hang in there!
After a very long downhill stretch from the Col de Turini, you’ll need to fire yourself up again to overcome the Col d’Èze, a category 2 climb, located at the very end of the route, to finally be able to admire the amazing view from the middle “Corniche” road. Once you’ve completed the 7.8km climb with an average gradient of 6.1%, you’ll be able to make out the finish line a few kilometres below, that you’ll cross with your arms in the air to celebrate your achievement!
After a 20-km downhill stretch from the Col de la Colmiane, it will be time to face THE day’s difficulty, the Col de Turini, a category 1 climb. Stretching over 14.9km with a gradient of 7.4%, it is the highest point of the 2020 L’Etape du Tour de France, situated at 1,607m. Although this climb will represent the day’s biggest challenge, you’ll need to get your strength back up quickly and stay lucid during the long downhill stretch which will take you back to Nice. Discover the profile of this climb which will be the setting of the warm-up on Friday 3 July and allow you to do a reconnaissance of the mountain pass (more information here).
You’ll have time to warm-up during the fifty or so kilometres on a slight uphill stretch before you face the 1st difficulty of the day: the Col de la Colmiane, a category 2 climb. After a 16.3km-climb with an average gradient of 6.3%, you’ll reach the summit, in Valdeblore, situated at an altitude of 1,500m. Once you’ve gone over it, you’ll have a 20-km downhill stretch to recover before you carry on. Discover the profile of this first mountain pass.
L’Étape Championship is an age category competition among riders of the Étape by Tour de France series (United Kingdom, United States, Thailand, Australia, etc.), races which allow cyclists to enjoy the Tour de France experience throughout the world. As a result, 150 riders will come face to face in Nice on 21 July to take part in L’Étape du Tour de France, having been qualified in one of the 10 foreign countries which play host to L’Etape series. Events, the qualification process, categories, etc.: discover all the information on the L’Étape Championship page.
The 2020 Etape du Tour de France is full!
In a few hours, 16,000 cyclists arranged to meet up in Nice on 5 July for the 30th edition of the cyclosportive event.
You still have a chance to get a race number here.
Registrations for the 30th edition of L’Étape du Tour de France are open on time to !
A loop stage covering 175 km and 3,600 m of elevation gains in the Nice hinterland await you on 5 July 2020. Exceptional geography between the sea and the mountains, from the Baie des Anges to the Col de la Colmiane, Col de Turini and the Col d’Èze in the French Alps. Come and ride on the same roads as the Tour de France’s professional cyclists.
Click here to find out more about your registration and organise your trip.
Registration will soon open. In the meantime, you can sign up and get a guaranteed spot by registering via a tour operator or charity.
Registration opens on time to at 4 pm on 21 October.
The 30th edition of the Étape du Tour de France will be held in Nice on 5 July 2020. The amateurs will face a 177 km course with an elevation gain of 3,570 m in the hinterland of Nice.
A rising false flat in the first 50 kilometres will help them to warm up before tackling the first challenge of the day, the Col de la Colmiane. After going over the top, a 20 km descent will give their legs a break prior to climbing the major difficulty of the event, the Col de Turini. Riders will need to leave something in the tank to avoid mistakes in the extremely long descent that will take them back to Nice. The Col d'Èze, ideally positioned near the end of the course, is where they will have to burn their final reserves against the backdrop of the superb view from the Moyenne Corniche. It will also give riders their first glimpse of the finish line, just a few kilometres down the road, which they will cross with their arms raised in exultation to celebrate their exploit!
Registration opens on time to at 4 pm on 21 October.
Itching to find out whether the race is coming to your neck of the woods this year? Discover the course of the 107th edition of the Tour de France on Tuesday 15 October. Watch the official announcement live on the Facebook page of the Tour de France at 11:30 am.
Registration opens on time to at 4 pm on 21 October.
Respecting the environment and starting-grids
For the last few weeks, we have been reminding you of the importance of respecting the environment and the incredible landscapes through which the Étape de Tour de France runs through. Following the passage of the closing van, we were delighted to see that the message had been heard and respected. So, we owe you a big THANK YOU! The protection and preservation of the local area is vital to the continuation of the event.
Regarding the starting-grids (essential for the fluidity and safety of the course), 160 riders failed to respect their attributed starting grids and decided to set-off from an earlier starting grid than their own. Those riders have therefore been withdrawn from the official standings.
Thank you to all those who respected the attributed starting grids and we will see you next year!
Review the official classification
Sunday was a very emotional day and we’re sure you’ll remember it your whole life!
All the snaps taken during the race or on the finish line, with Sportograf you can keep souvenirs of you exploit in images. Discover you your photos and videos and order it!
Put your musette together and win a race bib for l'Étape du Tour and many official pries of Le Tour de France with the Fan Immersion!
On Sunday you were among the 10 234 riders who went over the finish line in Val Thorens. We would like to congratulate you for succeeding in this challenge and for going all the way in your race!
The good news is that you can already exclusively preregister to have access to the pre-opening period of the next edition of the Étape du Tour de France!
Discover the official route of the 30th edition on October 15th
Cédrick Dubois and Edwige Pitel take the spoils in Val Thorens
The 29th edition of l'Étape du Tour de France delivered on its promise. 12,760 riders took on the role of pro cyclists this morning to tackle a 135 km course between Albertville and Val Thorens with three climbs, just a week before the peloton of the Tour de France races on the same roads. It was thanks to their grit and steely determination that the amateurs managed to overcome this daunting challenge. There were few surprises in the fight for the win. The French Cédrick Dubois claimed his maiden victory with a beautiful solo move, with Belgian Tim Alleman and another French, Antoine Berlin, taking the other steps on the podium. Meanwhile, the French Edwige Pitel won L'Étape du Tour de France for the fifth time in a row.
Key points:
A numerous peloton tackled the Col du Méraillet after the first 20 km on the road. The 12 km climb at an average gradient of 7.3% set the stage for the first strategic moves. Leaders who wanted to increase the pace without going too deep into the red started trading pulls at the front of the race, while others hedged their bets and tried to save energy with each pedal stroke. Once at the top, the riders were rewarded with a spectacular view of Roselend Lake prior to tackling the ascent to the Cormet de Roselend.
A hectic pace
After crowning the summit, the leading group that had detached from the rest of the peloton got rid of some lactic acid on the 19 km descent to Bourg-Saint-Maurice Les Arcs before hitting the lower slopes of the Côte de Longefoy at high speed. A stellar Antoine Berlin and the other riders in this group attacked the climb with gusto. Further back, the peloton split into a thousand pieces on the leg-breaking 12.5 km ascent. Next up came the descent to Moûtiers, a tricky, technical sector packed with hairpin turns that had never featured in the race before, but which the favourites navigated without a hitch.
Two bosses and many heroes
The final climb to Val Thorens packed a real punch, with 33.5 km at 5,5%. While other favourites rode conservatively, Cédrick Dubois took matters into his own hands with an attack in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, 20 km before the line. The French, an experienced climber in stellar form, turned on the afterburners to open up a gap of over a minute and, despite Tim Alleman and Antoine Berlin's last-minute effort, he managed to stay clear and take the win in Val Thorens in a time of 4:47:24″. Meanwhile, Edwige Pitel capitalised on her experience to overcome a mechanical and claim her fifth consecutive triumph in the race. The other riders may not have taken the win, but they certainly earned bragging rights. Despite finishing with nothing left in the tank, they all proved their mettle by taming this mammoth climb.
Women
1) Edwige Pitel (FRA) : 05:25:36
2) Emma BILHEM (SUI) : 05:48:24
3) Axelle GACHET-MOLLARET (FRA) : 05:49:59
Men
1) Cédrick DUBOIS (FRA) : 04:47:24
2) Tim ALLEMAN (BEL) : 04:48:22
3) Antoine BERLIN (FRA) : 04:49:53
2019 L'Étape du Tour de France winner Cédrick Dubois (FRA):
"I'm very happy. I rolled the dice with a long-range attack. Then I realised they were getting closer, so I sped up and that allowed me to breathe a bit towards the end."
2019 L'Étape du Tour de France winner Edwige Pitel (FRA):
"The race didn't unfold exactly how I expected it to. I had a flat with 15 km to go, so I decided to just keep going. It sure wasn't fun, but it paid off. I'm happy and relieved."
Here they are, the most beautiful photos of the Étape du Tour de France!
We are waiting for you at the Parc Olympique in Albertville.
Race number retrieval, activities, partner and exhibitor stands, Tour de France experience centre… This is where it's at this weekend!
A huge celebration of cycling and the Tour de France is under way!
Your friends and family can use the new live tracking feature to keep tabs on you from the roadside or the comfort of their homes.
It can be accessed from the official app or via our website.
Spread the news!
Pick up your race number and experience the Tour de France atmosphere!
This year there will be a start village at Parc Olympique Henry Dujol, avenue Joseph Fontanet in Albertville, on Friday 19 July and Saturday 20 July 2019 and a finish village in Val Thorens on Sunday 21 July 2019.
More than 80 partners and exhibitors, who are experts in their fields, will be on hand to give you advice and show off their latest innovations!
Several activities and surprises await you, with several contests, a giant screen and live coverage of the Tour de France.
Come experience a unique event with family and friends!
Dates and times
Admission is free for all!
Check out the Isostar nutrition guide
The big challenge of the season is just around the corner. Time to start thinking about what you eat! We have joined forces with Isostar to put together a nutrition guide that will help you gear up for the big day and the days after the race.
We encourage you to read it to tackle the race in the best possible conditions.
Over the next few days, the guide will deal with:
Good luck for the final preparations and see you on the finish line!
For the final part of this reconnaissance of the Étape du Tour de France, we take on the big challenge of the day: the climb to Val Thorens.
It is undoubtedly one of the longest climbs in France, 33.4km at 5.5% average in the Vallée des Bellevilles, for an arrival at 2,365 m above sea level at the highest ski station in Europe!
We still see too much litter on the roadsides and too many participants engaging in irresponsible behaviour on our roads.
OBJECTIVE: NO WASTE, NO BEAKERS
No beakers will be handed out in the feeding zones from now on. Use your water bottles instead!
And remember:
412 members of the organisation will be standing guard on the course to boot out of the race any participant caught disposing of waste outside these collection areas. Riders caught littering will be disqualified!
Please respect the unique environment that hosts L'Étape du Tour de France.
L'Étape du Tour de France is going to be an unforgettable experience, so make sure to leave nothing to chance.
As your big day in the mountains approaches, take the time to prepare, check the weather forecast and come dressed ready for rain or shine with versatile clothes that adapt to your needs.
If you have not already noticed, we would like to remind you that your race number is now available in your time to personal space. All the participants have been ranked by skill level to ensure good race conditions, fluidity and safety on the race route.
Unfortunately, too many riders try to start in another wave to the one they were assigned. Some are even rude to the volunteers who look after the starts.
This year, participants who cheat and set off in a start wave the precedes the one they were assigned to will be automatically disqualified after analysis of their assigned start time.
Stage 3: following a transition in the Tarentaise valley, the 2nd difficulty of the day will lead you on to a new route and a new climb in the history of the Tour de France : the 6.7km Côte de Longefoy (1,190m) with a 6.8% average slope, a short but intense ascension lengthened just until Notre-Dame-Du-Pré (1,311m).
Once at the summit, you will have to remain careful for the very technical 9.5km downhill run towards Moûtiers (539m), which is made up of more than 20 hairpin turns.
Would you like to leave your car at Val Thorens to leave with it after the race on Sunday? No problem! Drive your car to Val Thorens on Saturday and take the Val Thorens – Albertville shuttle. It will drop you off at the Étape du Tour de France village in Albertville.
On Sunday morning, from Val Thorens or Les Ménuires, it will drop you off near your start area. Fill in the form to choose the departure time of your Val Thorens or Les Ménuires shuttle. You have just until 1 July to get it done!
You will be given a coloured bracelet when you pick up your race number. Do not forget to wear it to get on the shuttle.
It is fine to make it to the top, but then you will have to go back down! A shuttle leaving Val Thorens will drop you off in Albertville on Sunday evening, after the race.
Do not forget your coloured bracelet when you pick up your race number.
RECCE - ÉTAPE DU TOUR DE FRANCE (2/4)
For the second portion of this reconnaissance, the going gets more serious with the first climb of the Étape du Tour de France: Cormet de Roselend.
Check out the footage of this magnificent climb, as well as the downhill run to Bourg-Saint-Maurice that follows. The riders will have to be careful there.
With less than a month to go before the race, check out the first part of the course in the Beaufortain Valley with eight-time Paralympic Ski Champion Marie Bochet. Marie Bochet grew up in Beaufort and who is the ambassador of the 2019 Étape du Tour de France!
Discover the detailed map of the 29th Étape du Tour de France!
Here you will also find the profiles of the course and the three climbs of the day, courtesy of Relive.
For the first time, you can sign up for an official reconnaissance of one of the Étape du Tour de France's climbs: the Cormet de Roselend.
On Friday 19 July, 2 days before your race, take advantage of the advice of professional coaches which will be beneficial on Sunday.
A sporting and technical brief of the whole Étape du Tour de France route will complete this warm-up.
Download the app now, meet the challenges and win several prizes!
In addition to the 14-week training programme created by the French Cycling Federation (available here), we suggest you complete your preparation by downloading the official Etape du Tour de France application.
With this app, you can:
Download the application now on iOS or Android
How does it work?
14 weeks of preparation to cross the finish line!
With this guide created with the French Cycling Federation, we offer a 14-week training programme divided in 3 periods: the first month focuses on velocity, the second on strength and the third on power.
Each week has 3 sessions:
So, no more excuses to begin training and be ready on July 21.
THE challenge of this Étape du Tour!
At Moûtiers, take the time to recover and have something to eat in the feed zone because the climb towards Val Thorens that will follow will be clearly THE challenge of this day! This is undoubtedly one of the longest climbs in France with 33.4 km (5.5%) in the Vallée des Bellevilles. Once back on the bike, you will very quickly arrive at the foot of the climb that will lead you to the highest altitude ski resort in Europe, with a climb in three legs:
An all-new challenge on the Tour de France!
Following the long downhill ride to Bourg-Saint-Maurice Les Arcs and a transition in the Tarentaise valley just until Mâcot-La-Plagne, the 2nd difficulty of the day will take you on a new route and a new climb in the history of the Tour de France: the 6.7km Côte de Longefoy (1190 masl) with a 6.8% gradient, which is a short but intense ascent extended to Notre-Dame-Du-Pré (1310 masl).
Once at the summit, you will have to remain cautious on the very technical 9.5km descent to Moûtiers (539 masl), which will feature more than 20 hairpin turns.
Discover the calendar here and join us riding the best roads in the world
One of the wildest and most spectacular passes of the Alps!
At 1,968 metres above sea level, the Cormet de Roselend is a Tour de France fixture. This summer, it will greet the peloton for the 12th time in the history of the Tour. Warren Barguil passed the summit with the lead on Stage 11 between Albertville and La Rosière, but Geraint Thomas eventually crossed the finish line first.
A slight climb from Albertville will take you to this 19.9km ascension (6%) will be composed of two portions. After a taste of the wind at the feeding zone of Beaufort (721 masl), you will set off on a 12km climb (7%) on a lovely road where you will encounter a series of hairpin turns in a pine forest. This hard but consistent climb will lead you to the Col du Méraillet pass (1 604 masl).
A 2km flat section will let you catch your breath. During this time, don’t forget to take in the extraordinary scenery of Lake Roselend, before the 5.7km ramp (6.5%).
Once you reach the summit of the Cormet de Roselend, enjoy the refreshments and regain energy to take on the long downhill ride that will lead you to Bourg-Saint-Maurice Les Arcs (812 masl). While the first section will be relatively easy, stay vigilant form km52 where the road narrows, with a sequence of hairpin turns.
For the 29th edition of l’Étape du Tour, you will take a preview on July 21 of the route designed between Albertville and Val Thorens for the 20th stage of the Tour de France.
We look forward to seeing you at an altitude of 2,365 metres to cross the highest finish line in the history of l’Étape du Tour. You will have to cover a distance of 135 kilometres, with a total positive altitude difference of 4,563 metres before you can enjoy your finisher beer.
15,000 people are registered for l’Étape du Tour 2019!
4 others opportunities to get a race number:
Hurry up for your registration
You are already more than 13,000 registered for the 2019 edition on July 21st!
There are only a few bibs left for those who are late, so hurry up because there won't be enough for everyone.
The registrations for the 29th edition of l’Étape du Tour are open on time to.
On July 21st 2019, you will take a preview of the route designed between Albertville and Val Thorens for the 20th stage of the Tour de France.
We look forward to seeing you at an altitude of 2,365 metres to cross the highest finish line in the history of l’Étape du Tour. You will have to cover a distance of 135 kilometres, with a total positive altitude difference of 4,563 metres before you can enjoy your finisher beer.
All the informations about the registration and to plan your trip here.
For the 29th edition of l’Étape du Tour, you will take a preview on July 21 of the route designed between Albertville and Val Thorens for the 20th stage of the Tour de France.
We look forward to seeing you at an altitude of 2,365 metres to cross the highest finish line in the history of l’Étape du Tour. You will have to cover a distance of 135 kilometres, with a total positive altitude difference of 4,563 metres before you can enjoy your finisher beer.
Before seeing the highest resort in Europe, a challenging climbing program awaits you, with the ascent to the Cormet de Roselend, shortly after leaving Albertville. Then you will dive on Bourg-Saint-Maurice and experience a little respite while crossing the Isère valley. This is the moment when they will have to face the coast of Longefoy to switch to the village of Notre-Dame-du-Pré via a series of tight bends down. Then, your quality of preparation and your ability to manage the effort will really be evaluated in an endless final climb. Your muscles and lungs will be strained irregularly over more than 33 kilometres, at an average slope of 5.5%.
So, ready to ride before the pros?
Registrations opening are getting closer. Since then, you already can make sure to register and have a guarantee entry ordering with a Tour Operator.
Starting from now, you can book your Etape du Tour 2019 entry!
Opening of registrations on october 29th
Are you impatient to discover the 2018 Étape du Tour route?
On Thursday 25th October, you will discover the route of the 106th edition of the Tour de France and the destination of the 29th edition of L’Étape du Tour!
You can follow the official announcement live on the Tour de France's Facebook page.
The registrations for L'Étape du Tour will open on Monday 29th October on time to!
Your Étape du Tour has been recorded by several HD video cameras positioned at the summit of the Col de la Croix Fry, the Col de Romme and the Col de la Colombière as well as on the finish line.
Sunday was a very emotional day, whose keynote was surpassing yourself. Sportograf photographers were posted along the whole route, you must have seen them: we’re allowing to relive your exploit in photos.
They did it! Each one riding at a different pace, they tackled the 169 km course, the four timed climbs and the Glières Plateau. The 28th edition of the Étape du Tour was held today. It was the perfect event for the 12,993 participants from 67 countries eager to ride on a course worthy of the pro peloton. The champions also had lots of fun, including Victor Lafay, who won the race ahead of Colombia's Óscar Eduardo Tovar Rivera and Cédrick Dubois.
Key points
At the start of the race, after a 40 km detour around Lake Annecy and clearing a few minor difficulties, the amateur peloton tackled the long and consistent col de la Croix Fry. A few riders were already out of the saddle and pushing the pedals at a high tempo, while others tried to save some energy by riding at a lower cadence. The favourites were still together.
The next course on the menu was the dreaded col des Glières, a six-kilometre climb with an average gradient of 11.2% that turned the screws on the peloton. A flurry of attacks at the front changed the race situation and caused several splits on the Glières Plateau. This section, which included a 1.8 km stretch of unpaved road and had never featured in the race before, made quite an impression on the riders.
Meanwhile, at the front of the race, Jean-Lou Paiani got a gap on the descent from Les Glières and pushed on alone until the foot of the Col de Romme. However, a well-organised chase put paid to his hopes and dreams before the summit of the climb. Scenes of solidarity unfolded in the peloton of L'Étape du Tour, as riders tried to counter the sizzling conditions in the Arve Valley as well as the first cramps.
Victor Lafay proved strongest on the final climb of the day, the Col de la Colombière, and plunged towards Le Grand-Bornand after crowning the mountain on his own. He claimed a solo victory after 5 h 15′ of intense effort. Edwige Pitel took her fourth straight win in the women's race with a time of 5 h 47′. Behind the champions, the last metres of the Col de la Colombière seemed to last forever for all the riders who were biting their handlebars and praying for the summit to arrive. Once at the top, they let gravity do the job on the 12 km descent and cross the finishing line with a proud expression on their faces.
Amateur cyclists tackled a total elevation gain of 4000 m, a challenge some of them are already looking forward to repeating next year.
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More than 30,000 visitors — participants of the 2018 edition, families, friends and many spectators — are expected to enjoy the Tour experience, meet the 75 or so exhibitors allowing them to take advantage of their passion for cycling and discover the specialities offered by local producers.
Like every year, l'Étape du Tour is the occasion for its participants and the public to experience the legend of the Big Loop (Tour de France). Two days of sporting activities and gourmet discoveries will allow you to be completely immersed in the atmosphere of the Tour de France!
To obtain the items that are essential for your participation, you must present :
Others informations about your RACE NUMBERS
Village opening times:
Along the course, or warm at home, your dearests will be able to follow your steps thanks to the live tracker created for this edition.
To do so, two simple options; either through the internet or the official application.
The runner must register to automatically share his localisation at every kilometre of the race.
Everyone can track up to 10 runners with different features:
Download now the official app for iOS or Android :
Further option, follow this link and in a few simple clicks, install the live tracker through internet.
Before you set off to tackle these 169km and 4,017 of elevation gains you must familiarise yourself with the race rules so that you can experience your race in the best conditions and reach the finish:
Discover the regulations of your race
The entire course will be closed to traffic 30 minutes before the first rider.
Access points and road closure times are given below:
Indicate the times of your shuttle bus
You’ve subscribed to the D-1 shuttle bus option, so come and drop off your vehicle at Le Grand Bornand on Saturday 7 July.
Set departures from Le Grand-Bornand will be organised at the following times: 11am / 2pm / 4.30pm / 7pm.
Please fill in the form to indicate to us the times that you’d like to take the shuttle bus on Saturday:
Indicate the time of my shuttle
Discover the shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off points on Saturday and Sunday here.
You’ve being preparing throughout the winter to give it your all on 8 July between Annecy and Le Grand Bornand. Soon it will be time to set off and ride on Haute Savoie’s roads to try and have the best time possible or simply to cross the finish line in Le Grand Bornand.
But L’Étape du Tour is not just a day-long race, so this why we want to give you a few ideas of the events that are not to be missed:
The big news this year is that we are offering all the Etape du Tour participants a waste bag to attach to their bicycle frame!
You can use it to store all your empty energy gel tubes and any other waste until you reach the next feeding station to dispose of them.
So, you no longer have any excuse for disposing of your waste in the environment!
Any participant who disposes of their waste outside the collection areas could face being disqualified.
We are counting on you to leave the mountains as beautiful and clean as they were before your visit!
To save your time and avoid possible stress you can directly upload your medical certificate into your timeto account, until 30 June and ensure it's valid.
A model is available here.
You can collect your race number at the Village on 6 and 7 July from 10am to 8pm with your notification letter in the form of a QR code and your proof of identity.
One month before your challenge of the year, discover the online nutritional guide to help you in the
last phase of preparation for l’Étape du Tour! This guide, which has been created in partnership with Isostar, will inform you on how to use the different types of products linked to sports activities and will also give you advice about what to eat before, during and after the event on 8 July.
Discover the nutritional guide
Your preparation period is the best time to test your equipment, so don’t wait until the last minute to plan what to wear on the Big Day!
To prepare for this big day in the mountains, get organised ahead of time, check the weather forecast and be ready to ride in the best as well as the worst conditions thanks to your versatile clothing which will suit all your needs!
Discover all the advice about your equipment in this new Étape du Tour preparation guide!
Enjoy the rest of your preparation and we’ll see you soon!
Another step in your preparation: discover the timed sections and supplies that await you on the route of the Etape du Tour 2018.
The official app of l'Etape du Tour has new functions!
Thanks to it's new functions you will :
Download now the official app for IOS or Android
How does it work?
1. Download the Etape du Tour app and logon to your time to account
2. Connect your app or your connected watch
3. Start training!
4. Your training sessions are uploaded in the Etape du Tour app
5. Take up the challenges, follow your preparation and that of your friends and family
Novelty 2018: Discover the training plan of the Etape du Tour.
This plan, developed by the technical direction of the FFC is adapted to each levels and will allow you to calmly tackle the 169km and 4017m of elevation gain that await you on July 8th.
Whether you’re an experienced sportsman or woman, or just do sport at the weekend, time to will help you to succeed in all your sporting challenges.
Still haven’t taken the leap and experienced a sports competition?
Keen to beat your record?
Wondering what your next sporting challenge will be?
Find your race on your smartphone, tablet or computer and register in a few clicks.
Medical certificate, parental consent form, proof of performance... With time to, you’ll soon be able to upload and validate all the essential documents for your participation!
And what about those who already have A.S.O. Challenges account?
When you login on the new time to platform for the first time, all you have to do is change your password.
A partner of L’Etape du Tour, Rapha is allowing you to join the Rapha Cycling Club for training sessions with a view to L’Etape du Tour.
Join us for a training session for the 2018 L’Etape du Tour, with members of the Rapha Cycling Club.
On the agenda: climbs to help you approach this year's L’Etape du Tour in the best way, on 8th July 2018.
Training sessions are coming. Stay tuned !
For your comfort, look at the accommodation proposed !
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First you'll have to face up with the Col de Romme and 3 hard km of climb and then 4 other km on la Colombière before finishing in style with the slop of Le Grand-Bornand.
Le Col de Romme and Le Col de la Colombière will be timed! Who will be the King Of Mountain?
With 6km up to 11%, you will have to choose the right gears so that you don't suffer on the first turns, which are real walls!
This climb include a portion of 1,5km non bitumée at the top.
Les Glières will be the second climb of the best climber classification. Who will be the king of mountain?
From Km 1 to 6, it would be quite easy. But then, you will have to face up the 9% climb for 2km, to finish on a slope to 6-7 %.
La Croix Fry will be the first climb of the best climber classification.
Who will be the King Of Mountain?
The last 200 race numbers for the 2018 Etape du Tour : 3 unique formats are on offer so that you can prepare for the 169km between Annecy and Le Grand-Bornand in the best way on 8th July.
Offer open until March 1st.
Offer yourself an exceptional stay with complete peace of mind with the 5-star package at the Imperial Palace in Annecy:
€1,400 package limited to 50 privileged persons
A cruise in Corsica, 3 idyllic stages, mythical mountain passes and summer temperatures: a month before the big day, Explore Corsica is your ideal preparation for L’Etape du Tour from 8th to 10th of June.
After every stage, you’ll be able to relax on the crystal-clear shores or on board a boat where you can enjoy massage and electro-stimulation sessions. To make your training worthwhile, you’ll be able to take advantage of a privileged starting area at L’Etape du Tour!
Package worth €799 including a registration for L’Etape du Tour (€109) and for Explore Corsica (€690). Limited number of packages available.
Grown from the famous Dragon Ride L’Etape Wales by Tour de France, Dragon Tour from 8th to 10th of June, provides three days of technically challenging and stunning cycling in South Wales.
Expertly designed routes from the foot of the Black Mountains take in famous climbs; The Tumble and Gospel Pass. NEW for 2018, enjoy an enhanced social programme with local food and entertainment.
This 259€ bundle include your registrations to l’Etape du Tour (109€) and to the Dragon Tour (150€). Limited number available.
As we approach the end of the year festivities and following the incredible success of the sales of Etape du Tour race numbers, we are allowing you to exclusively purchase one of the last 200 race numbers for the 2018 Etape du Tour.
In order to do so, 3 unique formats are on offer so that you can prepare for the 169km between Annecy and Le Grand-Bornand in the best way on 8th July:
Offer yourself an exceptional stay with complete peace of mind with the 5-star package at the Imperial Palace in Annecy:
€1,400 package limited to 50 privileged persons
A cruise in Corsica, 3 idyllic stages, mythical mountain passes and summer temperatures: a month before the big day, Explore Corsica is your ideal preparation for L’Etape du Tour from 8th to 10th of June.
After every stage, you’ll be able to relax on the crystal-clear shores or on board a boat where you can enjoy massage and electro-stimulation sessions. To make your training worthwhile, you’ll be able to take advantage of a privileged starting area at L’Etape du Tour!
Package worth €799 including a registration for L’Etape du Tour (€109) and for Explore Corsica (€690). Limited number of packages available.
Grown from the famous Dragon Ride L’Etape Wales by Tour de France, Dragon Tour from 8th to 10th of June, provides three days of technically challenging and stunning cycling in South Wales.
Expertly designed routes from the foot of the Black Mountains take in famous climbs; The Tumble and Gospel Pass. NEW for 2018, enjoy an enhanced social programme with local food and entertainment.
This 259€ bundle include your registrations to l’Etape du Tour (109€) and to the Dragon Tour (150€). Limited number available.
3 others opportunities to get a race number
If you’ve missed the boat, race numbers are available for the fastest of you when you register with :
- Going throught a Tour Operator HERE
Come and enjoy the race just like the professionals on 8th July 2018 by taking part in an unforgettable adventure of the 28th edition of L’Étape du Tour!
The 10th stage, between Annecy and Le Grand-Bornand, will enable cyclists from around the world to measure themselves up against this major challenge, few days before the professional peloton.
Don't delay: guarantee your place now for the 2018 edition on A.S.O CHALLENGES.
Discover the route
We invite you to the shores of Lake Annecy for an expedition across the mountains that takes you to the nearby resort of Le Grand-Bornand... after some rather challenging detours.
After battling your way up the Col de la Croix-Fry, where you are rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view of the Aravis mountains, you'll then embark on the 7-km climb to the Plateau des Glières at an average gradient of 11%. You’ll be confronted not only with the steep slope but also the dust on a 1.5-Km portion of untarmacked road before you reach the plateau where members of the local resistance used to hide during the Second World War. This is followed by a hard slog up to the Col de Romme, then the Col de la Colombière, the latter perched at 1,613 metres above sea level.
The total elevation gain for the day is over 4,000 metres: the final downhill to Le Grand-Bornand is the well-earned reward for all your hard work…
Are you impatient to discover the 2018 Étape du Tour route?
Go online on Tuesday 17th October to discover the route of the 105th edition of the Tour de France and the destination of the 28th edition of L’Étape du Tour!
You can follow the official announcement live on the Tour de France's Facebook page - 11:30pm.
FOLLOW THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
SAVE THE DATE : Registrations for the general public for L’Etape du Tour 2018 will open on Monday 23rd October 2017 at 8am on A.S.O CHALLENGES.
Around 15,000 participants representing 72 nationalities set off from Briançon at 7am this morning, for a superb edition of l'Étape du Tour, 181 km long interspersed by the climbs of the renowned Col de Vars and Col d'Izoard. Just like the professionals who will ride in the 18th stage of the Tour de France on 20th July, these thousands of cycling fans took part in the legend of the Big Loop and enjoyed an incredible experience.
Three climbs, with a total of 3,529 m of elevation gains, were on the schedule of this 2017 edition of l'Étape du Tour. After the Côtes des Demoiselles Coiffées, the Col de Vars, which reaches 2,109 m at its highest point, represented the first major difficulty of the day (9.3 km at an average gradient of 7.5%) then the Col d'Izoard, crossed 33 times by the Tour’s professional peloton, interspersed the route’s 181 km, taking the participants to 2,360 m after a 14-km climb (with an average gradient of 7.3%).
After the 5-hour long race, Norway’s Jonas Abrahamsen won the 2017 edition of l'Étape du Tour, in the men's category, in 5:15:26, with an average speed of 34.43 km/h. He outdistanced France’s Tao Quéméré, the winner of the 2016 edition (5:17:43), who was closely followed by another Norwegian, Jonas Ellingsen, in 5:17:51.
In the women's category, France’s Edwige Pitel made it three in a row after her victory on l’Étape du Tour in 2015, and won the race in 5:42:14 with a significant lead over her challengers Magdalena Saint Jean (6:08:58) and Charlotte Morel (6:09:34).
We look forward to seeing you in 2018 for a new edition of l'Étape du Tour.
In a few hours, you'll be setting off from Briançon for the 181-km Etape du Tour, following exactly the same route as the 18th stage of the 2017 Tour de France. You have reached the end of several months of preparation and your equipment is ready to tackle the awesome climbs of the Cols du Var and the Col d’Izoard. Your family, friends and the public are all there to encourage you, and the event organisers are pulling out all the stops to make sure that it is an outstanding experience for you, as you ride the same route as the Tour de France legends.
With the race number that you will have collected at the Etape de Tour Village, you're fully prepared for the start in Briançon on Sunday 16th July. The 16 starting areas in this 2017 edition will be open to participants from 6 am. Your race number indicates which area you start from (starting area 0 for race numbers from 1 to 999, starting area 1 for race numbers from 1000 to 1999, etc.), as well as your access time to the start zone and your exact start time.
You must have all the required safety equipment when you set off on the course. We remind you that helmets are compulsory on L’Etape du Tour. Don't forget water bottles and energy bars to complement the food and drink stocks at the feeding stations.
The Etape du Tour Village will be set up for three days in Briançon with plenty of entertainment and activities on offer and 70 professional exhibitors who are there to give you advice and exclusive offers on cycling equipment.
Village opening times:
- Saturday 15th July from 10am to 8pm
- Sunday 16th July from 10am to 6pm
Address of the village:
- 37 rue Georges Bermond-Gonnet
Parking on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th July:
- Briançon Sud Zone Artisanal car park
Briançon, the highest town in Europe (1,326 m above sea level), is playing host to the village of l'Étape du Tour, which will open its doors today for three days of activities and celebrations. More than 30,000 visitors — participants of the 2017 edition, families, friends and many spectators — are expected to enjoy the Tour experience, meet the 70 or so exhibitors allowing them to take advantage of their passion for cycling and discover the specialities offered by local producers.
Like every year, l'Étape du Tour is the occasion for its participants and the public to experience the legend of the Big Loop (Tour de France). An exhibition of jerseys and objects will allow them to (re) discover the history of the Tour. A virtual reality device will allow thrillseekers to be immersed into the heart of the peloton. A Tour podium, set up in the village, will give them the possibility of wearing the renowned yellow jersey and capturing this unique moment. And a giant screen will broadcast the daily stage of the professionals on the Tour de France live.
A dedicated area will allow you to collect your race number, the plate to be placed on your bike and the timing system (chip) on Friday 14th July from 10am to 8pm and on Saturday 15th July from 10am to 8pm (no race numbers can be collected on Sunday, the day of the race). To obtain the items that are essential for your participation, you must present your notification letter, a proof of identity and a medical certificate dated no earlier than a year before the day of the race, stating that you are fit to take part in competitive cycling events.
Village opening times:
Address of the village:
Parking on (Friday 14th and Saturday 15th July):
The big day is approaching, your legs are already raring to go and you’re really looking forward to just one thing: setting off to tackle the 181km and both passes, the Col de Vars and the Col d’Izoard! 5 days before your achievement, it’s high time to prepare your stay in Briançon to avoid any unnecessary stress on the big day! Starting areas, traffic conditions, (and times when the roads will be closed), parking map: in short, discover all the useful information to be ready on Sunday, on the Start and the Starting Area page.
In a few days’ time, you'll be spending between 6 and 11 hours on your bike, conquering the Col du Vars and the Col d’Izoard. Obviously, the keenest riders among you will also make the most of the trip to Hautes-Alpes to cycle up the Galibier pass or have a bit of fun on the hairpin bends up to Risoul.
And because life is about more than just cycling, here are our suggestions for relaxation and exploration time with family or friends that you can plan in advance.
On offer during your visit: a tour of the Cité Vauban in Briançon, swimming in mountain lakes or in the natural lakes in Serre-Chevalier, excursions to the Ecrins or Queyras National Parks, boating on the lake in Serre-Ponçon... And not forgetting local foodie discoveries, of which you can enjoy a taste in the Etape du Tour’s gourmet Village.
Enjoy your stay in Hautes Alpes!!
Discover all the essential information to make the most of your stay in the region:
Join the cycling community now
What a boost for your physical preparation: the Etape du Tour connected app has been officially launched! This is bound to motivate you with the arrival of spring and spice up your training sessions! Join the community of 3,178 cyclists who have already registered.
Are riding on your own, feeling unmotivated and needing a change? Thanks to the Etape du Tour connected app, you can spice up all your rides and compare yourself to the cycling community.
The Etape du Tour connected app will allow you to:
Taking part in the Etape du Tour connected app’s different challenges will allow you to win unique prizes offered by the Trek, Mavic and Rapha brands.
First of all you must download the iOS app or the Android version on your mobile phone.
Then all you have to do is connect with your ASO Challenges user details (the email and password you used when you registered for L’Etape du Tour) and synchronise your usual tracking app or your GPS watch.
On your marks, get set? Ride!
Experience the Tour de France Legend !
Are you a cycling enthusiast? The Tour de France brings events for its fans all over the world. And it’s no longer a dream: you can take part in it thanks to L'Étape by Le Tour de France!
Still not persuaded?
Registrations for L’Etape du Tour are now closed!
To not miss out on the opportunity for a second time, go to :
REGISTRATIONS FOR ETAPE LONDON BY LE TOUR DE FRANCE
For your comfort, look at the accommodation proposed by the Department of Hautes Alpes
V.S.O. and A.S.O. offer you an exclusive accomodation offer, at the Club Med, in Serre-Chevalier Briançon:
There’s no time to waste
Come and enjoy the race just like the professionals on 16th July 2017 by taking part in an unforgettable adventure!
The 18th stage, between Briançon and Izoard, will enable cyclists from around the world to measure themselves up against this major challenge on 16th July 2017.
Don't delay: guarantee your place now for the 2017 edition
Get ready for registrations to open!
On the occasion of the presentation of the 104th edition of the Tour de France, the new route of the 2017 Étape du Tour has also been revealed to the public.
The 18th stage, between Briançon and Izoard, will enable cyclists from around the world to measure themselves up against this major challenge on 16th July 2017, just four days before the professional peloton.
For the 27th edition of the Étape du Tour, 178km and 3,529m of elevation gains will be on the agenda with a loop route from Briançon which is designed to make life easy for you and your supporters. Two legendary climbs will put your climbing abilities to the test: the Col de Vars and the Col de l’Izoard, which peaks at no less than 2,360m.
Get ready for registrations to open!
Come and enjoy the race just like the professionals on 16th July 2017 by taking part in an unforgettable adventure!
To make sure you don’t miss out, register at www.asochallenges.com from Friday 21st October at 8am. Warning: only 15,000 places are available if you want to fully enjoy this 27th edition.
Have you been on tenterhooks waiting for the new Etape du Tour route?
Don’t worry, we’re just as impatient as you to unveil this year’s new route!
Put 18th October in your diary as the official unveiling of the route of the 104th edition of the Tour de France. And at the same time, your future challenge will also be revealed!
11, 471 participants in a peloton which boasted no fewer than 62 nationalities were present this morning in Megève to set off on the 24th edition of L’Étape du Tour. After two days of a huge cycling celebration which was hosted in the Village bringing together the event’s 75 exhibitors, they set off on an exceptional 122-km route, similar to that of the 20th stage of the Tour de France which represents the final stage in the Alpes on Saturday 23rd July.
This 2016 edition of L’Étape du Tour once again fulfilled its promises allowing thousands of cycling fans to ride in the same conditions as a professional for a day (Ride like a pro). Three mythical climbs, in particular the Col de Joux Plane, ranked “hors catégorie”, located at kilometre 110 (11.6 km at an average gradient of 8.5%), and a total of 2,873 m of elevation gains, were on the agenda of this exceptional cyclosportive.
Completely immersed in the ambiance of the Tour de France, which will take this route on 23rd July, the day before the finish on the Champs Élysées, the riders took advantage of the closed roads to give it their best shot, and often to surpass themselves, cheered on by the crowd and surrounded by the race’s following vehicles (in particular the 75 motorbikes which ensured the participants’ safety and Mavic’s 8 assistance vehicles).
The details of the climbs of the 2016 Étape du Tour:
Tao Quéméré was the winner of the 2016 Étape du Tour. For his first participation in the benchmark cyclosportive, after a great second place in the Roc des Alpes’ Roc Trophy in June, the young French former cross-country skier, who is today a technical specialist for the French teams of the discipline, took everyone by surprise.
In the women’s category, Edwige Pitel, the French road race champion, and the winner of the 2015 Étape du Tour, notched up a second victory in this 2016 edition. An even greater victory as she crossed the finish line in Morzine wearing her new French jersey on the day of the final of the Euro 2016.
11,471 riders set off from Megève for the 122 km of this 2016 edition, on a route similar to that of the 20th stage of the Tour de France which will take place on Saturday 23rd July. More than 10,000 finishers from 62 nationalities completed the race in Morzine.
1- Tao Quéméré- 3:33:35
2- Matthieu Converset – 3:35:50
3- Jérémy Bescond- 3:36:13
1- Edwige Pitel- 3:56:37
2- Magdalena De Saint Jean – 4:09:06
3- Jeanne Collonge– 4:11:15
Morzine, the stage town of the 2016 Étape du Tour, also played host to this great cycling celebration all day long on Sunday.
The finish zone, located on the forecourt of the Skoda Arena, allowed finishers to recover and be awarded the race’s official medal. Many types of entertainment were also on offer to the public who made the most of the event’s exceptional atmosphere.
Daily entertainment:
The Tour de France adventure continues throughout the world.
Cycling fans can thus take advantage of riding in extraordinary cyclosportives, organised by Amaury Sport Organisation, in London (L’Etape London by Le Tour de France on 25th September 2016), in Brazil (L’Etape Brasil by Le Tour de France on 18th September 2016), in Paraguay (La Etapa Paraguay by Le Tour de France on 30th October 2016), in Australia (L’Etape Australia by Le Tour de France on 3rd December 2016), and in Mexico (La Etapa Ciudad de México by Le Tour de France in 2017) and in Wales (Dragon Ride L'Etape Wales by Le Tour de France in 2017).
As is the case of all the Étapes by Le Tour de France, personalities will ride alongside the participants. Chris Froome will thus be the exceptional guest at L’Etape Australia by Le Tour de France organised in December.
The Village set up in Mègeve on the day before the start of the 24th edition of L’Étape du Tour is buzzing.
The many members of the public grouped together on the Côte 2000 site are taking advantage of all the entertainment on offer and the presence of 75 exhibitors from the world of cycling to soak up the atmosphere of the Tour de France. On Saturday, the event’s 15,000 entrants will carry out their final adjustments and pay particular attention to the exceptional 122-km route which they will face on Sunday 10th July.
Daily entertainment:
Find the list of exhibitors here
The sun is shining brightly over the Étape du Tour Village today as it plays host to its enthusiastic cycling fans and the 15, 000 participants of this 2016 edition (30,000 people are expected for these two exceptional days of celebration). Participating in L’Étape du Tour is the height of a cyclosportive season. Setting off on this event at the end of an intense training programme during the winter and the spring is an extraordinary reward and an incredible opportunity to enjoy the Big Loop experience in real conditions (Ride like a pro). It’s time for us to wish all these participants an exceptional cycling experience, and hope they will enjoy the amazing landscapes on offer along the route and the unique atmosphere of this international event.
The route of this 2016 edition of L'Étape du Tour, which is identical to that of the 20th stage of the Tour de France, boasts a superb final alpine stage on Saturday 23rd July and stretches over 122
kilometres. It links Megève to Morzine and features three Alpine passes among its difficulties including the Col de Joux Plane (1,691m), ranked "hors catégorie". The King of the Mountains ranking will reward the riders who achieve the best cumulative time for all three mountain passes.
The details of the difficulties of the 2016 Étape du Tour:
Admission to the Étape de Tour Village is free of charge and open to everyone on Saturday 9th July from 10am to 8pm. 75 exhibitors are present in the village located on the Côte 2000 site (3461 route de la Côte 2000) in Megève. A 4,000 place car park, located at the Altiport, is at the disposal of visitors who must ensure they don’t block traffic by parking on the slope leading to the Côte 2000.
The 2016 Étape du Tour Village is getting ready to play host to 30,000 visitors who love cycling, for two days on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th July on the Côte 2000 site in Megève. Inaugurated this morning at 10am by Catherine Jullien-Breches, the mayor of Megève and the 1st Vice-President of the Communauté de Communes Pays du Mont Blanc, it will play host to 75 exhibitors and boasts a wide range of material, accessories and nutritional products specifically for cycling . It also offers a variety of entertainment to celebrate the passion for cycling and the Tour de France, whose professional peloton will today begin a series of stages in the Pyrenees.
Daily entertainment:
Find the list of exhibitors here
By visiting the Étape de Tour Village, you can also meet renowned athletes who have come to discuss their experiences with the public and take part in the event on Sunday morning among the 15,000 participants of this edition. Several leading figures of French skiing will be among the champions present this year, such as Antoine Deneriaz (Olympic Men’s Downhill Champion in 2006), Loïc Collomb-Patton (2016 World Champion at the Freeride World Tour) and Romain Hurtault (physical trainer of the Free Ski Project), Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque ambassadeurs as well as Jean-Pierre Vidal (Olympic Slalom Champion in 2002) and Edgar Grospiron, (the Olympic Mogul Champion in 1992) who will come to try their hand at this altitude event. Women’s cycling champions will also come and meet the enthusiasts. This will be the case for Edwige Pitel (2016 French Women’s Road Race Champion and second in the time-trial in June) who won the 2015 edition of L'Étape de Tour as well as Sophie Evrard (the 2015 winner of the World Master Championships) and Magda de Saint Jean (bronze medal winner at the 2011 French Championships), who are representatives of Green Cycling.
Admission to the Étape de Tour Village is free of charge and open to everyone on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th July from 10am to 8pm. 75 exhibitors are present in the village located on the Côte 2000 site (3461 route de la Côte 2000) in Megève. A 4,000 place car park, located at the Altiport, is at the disposal of visitors who must ensure they don’t block traffic by parking on the slope leading to the Côte 2000.
If you want to purchase some specific products, make sure to have some cash : the network coverage is quite limited.
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As it was announced at the beginning of the week, the peloton of L'Etape du Tour will not take the Col de la Ramaz.
As the organisers, we are obviously very disappointed that we can’t offer you this magnificent route in its entirety, but the préfecture of Haute-Savoie has made the right decision. It wasn’t conceivable to allow 15,000 cyclists take a route where there was a risk of a landslide.
Nevertheless, the Col des Aravis, the Col de la Colombière and the Col de Joux-Plane will be serious contenders.
However, if the 122km and the 2,800m of elevation gains of L’Etape du Tour leave you wanting more, we suggest that you tackle the Col d’Avoriaz, i.e. an additional 14-km climb, just like Andy Schleck, on a beautiful summer day in 2010.
This climb will not be timed, but the organisers will set up water outlets on the different car parks along the ascent in order rehydrate yourself and allow you to climb the additional 840 metres. We advise those who want to take up this challenge to park their car in one of the car parks in Avoriaz.
L’Etape du Tour boasts a timing system allowing your sporting level to be revealed as precisely as possible.
Like every year, you will be detected on the start line (Megève) as well on the finish line (Morzine). The general ranking as well as your average speed will be calculated between these two points.
All the climbs will be timed and give rise to an additional scratch ranking called the “King of the Mountains challenge”. The first three riders in the scratch ranking will win their race number for the 2017 edition L’Etape du Tour.
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For several weeks, part of the route of L’Etape du Tour was at risk due to falling rocks level with the descent of the Col de la Ramaz.
We hoped that we could offer you an unmodified route, identical to the one announced when the registrations were launched.
However, the competent authorities and the organisers believe it is preferable to not take the Col de la Ramaz. Although the area has been secured for motorized traffic with automatic traffic lights which are activated in the event that rocks fall, the passage of 15,000 cyclists for several hours represents an additional risk.
Nevertheless the modified route will represent a major sporting challenge: 122km and 2,873m of elevation gains.
The start times haven’t been modified. You can find the sporting information that has been updated in the different sections of the website.
For the 20th stage of the Tour de France, which will be held on 23rd July, 10 days after l'Etape du Tour, a decision will be made the day before it takes place, according to how the situation has evolved.
Discover the official jersey of the 2016 Etape du Tour
Discover the official jersey of the 2016 Etape du Tour, available in 2 different color
The Fédération Française de Cyclisme (FFC) acknowledges the UCI’s position about the use of disc brakes in mass participation events, recalls that their use is forbidden in professional road races and requests the implementation of a safety procedure to avoid accidents.
The FFC and its Conseil Fédéral (Federal Council) acknowledge the decision of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) authorising the use of disc brakes in mass participation events.
The decision, made by the Union Cycliste Internationale, during its Management Committee, on 2nd and 3rd June in Lausanne, is as follows:
“In the area of equipment, the UCI Management Committee approved a clarification to its regulations to make it clear that the use of disc brakes – already widespread – is authorised in mountain bike, trials and mass participation (road) events. These clarified rules are applicable with immediate effect. Their use in events on the international or national road race calendars remains suspended at the request of the Association des Groupes Cyclistes Professionnels (AIGCP), supported by the Cyclistes Professionnels Associés (CPA).”
The Fédération Française de Cyclisme recalls that the use of disc brakes is forbidden in all professional road races. The FFC’s Conseil Féderal (Federal Council), which met on 17th and 18th June, requests the implementation of safety and protective measures aimed at safeguarding the physical integrity of athletes.
L’Etape du Tour is a unique event! It requires specific and appropriate training. This is why we have selected several special offers to enable you to follow a personalised training course focused on l’Etape du Tour, regardless of your initial level.
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Registrations are now closed for single bibs, but you can still take advantage of the Etape du Tour package including your bib, your accommodation, your transport & other services. More info here
There is one other way of obtaining a race number:
There’s no time to waste
During the presentation of the 2016 Tour de France, L'Étape du Tour was also revealed to the general public. And the least that can be said is that this 24th edition will be very exciting!
Cyclists from all over the world are expected on 10th July between Megève and Morzine on a demanding 146-km route boasting no less than 4 mountain passes. Just 13 days before the professional peloton passes by, mountain lovers and enthusiasts will be able to display their climbing qualities on the Tour de France’s 20th stage.
Registration will be opened today at 2.00pm
Few hours until we reveal the route of the 2016 Tour de France. And of course, when you think of the Tour de France, you also think of L’Étape du Tour.
Late in the morning of Tuesday 20th October, the stage which will be open to the public will be revealed.
Registration will open on Tuesday 20th October 2015 at 2.00pm!
Every year, several thousands of race numbers are snapped up as soon as registrations open. To maximise your chances of being among the first to register, create your account today on www.asochallenges.com (if you don’t already have one) and get the latest information available on the website:
Rules for allocating race numbers
Items required in order to participate
There’s no time to waste, the date on which you register will be taken into account when the starting areas are allocated!
In the run-up to its 23th edition, l’Etape du Tour has decided to give its website a makeover.
The race, registrations, practical information, advice, etc. All the information is there, all you have to do now is prepare your registration.
See you on 20th October 2015, to discover the routes 2016!
Registrations on www.asochallenges.com
