Etape Du Tour - Morzine
- Date Sun 10th July 2016
- Location Morzine, France
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Etape Du Tour in the breathtaking Haute-Savoie region on Sunday, July 10, 2016. This legendary sportive is renowned as the most famous cycling event in the world, and it’s an absolute must for every cycling enthusiast's bucket list. Riders will tackle an exhilarating route that features four iconic Tour de France climbs, culminating in the picturesque town of Morzine.
The challenge of the day includes four long climbs, three extended descents, and a few flat sections, all designed to test riders’ skills and endurance. Cyclists will experience a steady start with gentle gradients of 5 to 7% before facing the thrilling 14km ascent to the Col de la Ramaz. The final challenge, the Joux Plane, is a formidable climb averaging nearly 9% over 11km, followed by a swift and technical descent that leads to the exhilarating finish line in Morzine. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable cycling adventure!
The challenge of the day includes four long climbs, three extended descents, and a few flat sections, all designed to test riders’ skills and endurance. Cyclists will experience a steady start with gentle gradients of 5 to 7% before facing the thrilling 14km ascent to the Col de la Ramaz. The final challenge, the Joux Plane, is a formidable climb averaging nearly 9% over 11km, followed by a swift and technical descent that leads to the exhilarating finish line in Morzine. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable cycling adventure!
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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