Description
Free registration for the Bourg Saint Maurice start:
Free registration for the Beaufort start:
The road is yours!
Whether starting from Bourg Saint Maurice (840m) or Beaufort (765m), take this opportunity to explore this legendary route with family, friends, or on your own.
Join us at Cormet de Roselend for a festive refreshment stop with a stunning view.
The most adventurous can tackle the round trip from Bourg Saint Maurice to Beaufort, a distance of about 80 km.
To climb the 1,128 m elevation gain over a distance of about 19 km from Bourg Saint Maurice, the fittest riders will take about an hour and a half, but you have the whole morning ahead of you.
Vehicular and pedestrian traffic is prohibited outside designated areas and trails, on the D902 and D925 roads between the hamlet of “Bonneval,” Cormet de Roselend, and the intersection of the D925 and the access road to the hamlet of Les Cernix between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Practical Information
- Free registration. Walk-ins welcome: just show up on race day at the starting line and join the climb!
- Open to all cyclists
- Participants welcome starting at 8:15 a.m. at Place Castex (in front of the Coopérative Laitière) in Bourg Saint Maurice.
- Roads D902 and D925 will be closed from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM between Bonneval (Bourg Saint Maurice) and the intersection of the D925 and the access road to Les Cernix (Beaufort).
- At the top of the pass, complimentary refreshments and live music!
- Recommended start time: before 10:30 AM
The Cormet de Roselend, a legendary pass
The Cormet de Roselend, a preserved gem of the French Alps, showcases its charms between an emerald lake, a majestic dam, and a legendary pass. This place harmoniously blends unspoiled nature and historical heritage, offering visitors an immersive experience in the heart of the mountains
This route connecting the Beaufortain and Tarentaise regions has hosted several stages of the Tour de France as well as countless cycling tourists, motorcyclists, and drivers… The Cormet de Roselend is a must-see stop on the Route des Grandes Alpes, with its 360° panoramic views.
Start: Bourg Saint Maurice (840 m)
Distance: 19.3 km
Elevation: 1,968 m
Elevation gain: 1,128 m
Average gradient: 6%
Maximum gradient: 8.5% Tour de France® classification: hors catégorie
Start: Beaufort (738 m)
Distance: 20.3 km
Elevation: 1,968 m
Elevation gain: 1,230 m
Average gradient: 6%
Maximum gradient: 9.6% Tour de France® classification: 1st category
Climbing time for the Cormet de Roselend by bike from Bourg Saint Maurice, via the south face
At 7 mph: 2 hrs 45 mins - At 11 mph: 1 hr 45 mins - At 15 mph: 1 hr 15 mins - At 19 mph: 1 hr 00 mins
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A year-round
destination
Enjoy the resort all year round. In Les Arcs, you can explore nature all year round, on a grand scale and in an environmentally responsible way.
The capital of outdoor sports
With Mont Blanc on the horizon, make the most of the varying altitudes across three mountain ranges for all your outdoor activities!
A sustainable
destination
Awarded the Green Snowflake label, a commitment to sustainability, and access via a funicular from the station...
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