Cycling

Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 5: Valloire naar Vars

Route des Grandes Alpes – dag 5: Valloire naar Vars takes place on Wed, Sep 9, 2026 in Valloire, France. The main route is 116 km.

Day 5 of Cycle Hame’s 2026 Route des Grandes Alpes cycling holiday is a 116 km ride from Valloire to Vars through the French Alps.

What this race demands

This 116 km alpine cycling stage requires sustained endurance across a demanding multi-mountain route through the French Alps.

Long-Distance Endurance

Covering 116 km demands robust aerobic base fitness and efficient pacing to maintain steady power output over several hours.

Alpine Climbing

Navigating the French Alps requires continuous climbing proficiency and muscular endurance for sustained ascents and technical descents.

Given the duration of a 116 km alpine ride, riders should target an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.

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

Estimated finish

3:25–4:10

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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