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Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 3: Bourg-Saint-Maurice en de Col de l'Iseran

Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 3: Bourg-Saint-Maurice en de Col de l'Iseran took place on Mon, Sep 7, 2026 in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France. The main route is 79.8 km.

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Date
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Start
Bourg-Saint-Maurice 🇫🇷
Distance
79.8 km
Climbing
2,057 m
Level
Open to all

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A cycling stage of the Route des Grandes Alpes beginning in Bourg-Saint-Maurice and featuring the Col de l’Iseran, the highest paved pass in Europe.

What this race demands

This 79.8 km mountain stage requires sustained climbing capacity over 2057 meters of elevation gain, highlighted by the Col de l'Iseran.

Climbing volume

Accumulating 2057 meters of elevation over a relatively short distance of 79.8 km means athletes will spend a high proportion of the day ascending steep mountain passes.

High altitude

Tackling the Col de l'Iseran, the highest paved pass in Europe, exposes riders to significant altitude demands that can reduce power output.

Given the mountain duration typically exceeding 2.5 hours for most participants, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output.

What would it take you?

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Estimated finish

4:10–5:00

Peak-week training

6–8 h/week

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Frequently asked questions

When is Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 3: Bourg-Saint-Maurice en de Col de l'Iseran?

Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 3: Bourg-Saint-Maurice en de Col de l'Iseran took place on Mon, Sep 7, 2026 in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France.

How long is Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 3: Bourg-Saint-Maurice en de Col de l'Iseran?

The main route is 79.8 km.

What does Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 3: Bourg-Saint-Maurice en de Col de l'Iseran demand?

This 79.8 km mountain stage requires sustained climbing capacity over 2057 meters of elevation gain, highlighted by the Col de l'Iseran.

How much climbing does Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 3: Bourg-Saint-Maurice en de Col de l'Iseran have?

Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 3: Bourg-Saint-Maurice en de Col de l'Iseran has 2,057 m of climbing.

Who is Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 3: Bourg-Saint-Maurice en de Col de l'Iseran for?

Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 3: Bourg-Saint-Maurice en de Col de l'Iseran is open to all participants.

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