What is L’Étape by Le Tour?
Since 1993, Le Tour de France has been offering cycling enthusiasts the same sensations as the champions through a race: L’Etape by Le Tour! Same feelings, same spots but not the same pressure! L’Etape is first and foremost the pleasure of discovering new landscapes, taking up a challenge and, above all, enjoying roads completely closed to traffic!
L’Etape by Le Tour in Annecy!
This year it is indeed in Annecy that the race will begin. A flat start on the shores of the lake to Talloires through Sévrier and Saint-Jorioz before taking the pass of Bluffy and enjoy a magnificent view of the blue water and mountains in the background! Descent to the village of Thônes, the capital of Reblochon to then discover a new pass, the one of La Croix Fry and down on Saint-Jean-de-Sixt and Entremont after a snack in La Clusaz. Then comes the plateau des Glières, famous place known for the resistance during the Second World War in the town of Petit-Bornand. The cyclists will then join, after a few kilometers of descent, Thorens Glières, Bonneville and Scionzier before starting the second-to-last pass of Romme. Descent on Scionzier and last coast of the race, the Col de la Colombière before crossing the finish at Le Grand-Bornand! In total, the accumulated elevation gain will exceed 4000 meters which will tire runners!
Annecy, Rest City
After L’Etape by Le Tour, Annecy will host Le Tour de France on 16th July for a day so that they can rest. The next day, from 9am starts the 5th edition of La Course by Le Tour, a race reserved for the most performant female cyclists. Appointment at 11,30 am and 11,45 am to enjoy the advertising caravans from Annecy. As for the start of Le Tour de France, set your watches, the chronometer will be launched at 1,15 pm on the same course as the brave fans of 8th July.
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