Etape Du Tour - Morzine
- Date Sun 10th July 2016
- Location Morzine, France
Event summary
The Etape Du Tour - Morzine, organised by findarace.com, is set to take place on Sunday 10th July 2016 in the stunning location of Haute-Savoie. This iconic sportive event covers 4 classic Tour de France climbs and finishes in the picturesque town of Morzine. Riders can expect a challenging day of 4 long climbs, 3 long descents, and a technical descent to the finish line. The route features varying gradients and terrains, with the last climb up the Joux Plane being the toughest test of the day. With breathtaking scenery and a thrilling course, the Etape Du Tour - Morzine is a must-do for every sportive rider looking to conquer legendary climbs and experience the thrill of the Tour de France.
Organiser's Description
The most famous sportive in the world, the Etape du Tour is a must on ever sportive rider’s palmares. The 2016 route is stunning, covering 4 classic Tour de France climbs and finishes in the pretty town of Morzine.
A day of 4 long climbs, 3 long descents, 3 short flat sections and a technical descent to finish. The Etape this year is very backloaded - the first two climbs are comfortable and steady with gradients staying between 5 and 7%. Following a long descent comes a 4km climb to the 14km long Col de la Ramaz where things start to get punchy. The hardest test of the route comes with the last climb - the Joux Plane averages nearly 9% for 11km. Over the summit is a quick and technical descent to the finish line in Morzine.
A day of 4 long climbs, 3 long descents, 3 short flat sections and a technical descent to finish. The Etape this year is very backloaded - the first two climbs are comfortable and steady with gradients staying between 5 and 7%. Following a long descent comes a 4km climb to the 14km long Col de la Ramaz where things start to get punchy. The hardest test of the route comes with the last climb - the Joux Plane averages nearly 9% for 11km. Over the summit is a quick and technical descent to the finish line in Morzine.
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