Cycling

Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 4 (100 km)

Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 4 (100 km) takes place on Tue, Sep 8, 2026 in France. The main route is 100 km.

Route des Grandes Alpes is an official cycling route linking Lake Geneva with the Mediterranean across the French Alps and its major mountain passes.

What this race demands

This 100-kilometer Alpine cycling stage requires sustained climbing across major mountain passes in the French Alps.

Climbing volume

Navigating the major mountain passes of the French Alps demands significant sustained climbing capacity over the 100-kilometer distance.

Durability

A full day of riding through mountainous terrain requires robust muscular endurance and efficient pacing to manage fatigue.

Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy output over a mountain stage lasting several hours.

Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.

Estimated finish

3:00–3:35

Peak-week training

6–8 h/week

A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.

IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal

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