Cycling Tour of Mont Blanc 2026
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About This Event
There are many cycling events that bill themselves as the hardest one-day endurance test, but the Cycling Tour of Mont Blanc 2026 is arguably the hardest world over. At 205 miles and 27,000 feet of elevation gain, this is what you call an extraordinarily challenging day in the saddle! The adventure starts with headlamps at 5 am and encompasses circumnavigation of the famed Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps. The route includes ascents of many famous climbs that are commonly included in World Tour pro events, including the Tour de France: Col des Montets, Col de la Forclaz, Station de Champex-lac, Col du Grand Saint Bernard, Col du Petit St. Bernard, and the might Cormet de Roseland.
The Cycling Tour of Mont Blanc 2026 is open to solo riders but also has a duo classification if you want to share duties with a partner. The relay exchange takes place at the halfway point of the Grand Saint Bernard pass. Naturally, the event takes extensive preparation.
The race host city, Les Saisies, located in the Mont Blanc region of France, is a picturesque destination renowned for its natural beauty and incredible cycling opportunities. The event is produced by Cycling Classics and is part of the Marmotte Gran Fondo Series.
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