| | | | | THREE SENSATIONAL COURSES REVEALED FOR THE 7-DAY HAUTE ROUTE EVENTS IN 2019 |
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Headlining the 2019 Haute Route Cycling Series, three breath-taking courses for the 7-day Haute Route Alps, Haute Route Pyrenees and Mavic Haute Route Rockies events were revealed today. Featuring an exceptional combination of iconic climbs, hidden gems and prestigious host towns, each course provides a unique challenge and promises memorable moments in the saddle.
Highlights include a stage around Megève designed by a previous Haute Route winner in the Alps, fewer host towns and a summit finish on Tourmalet in the Pyrenees and a revamped course in the Rockies starting in Colorado Springs and finishing in Boulder.
Throughout each event, riders will enjoy a premium level of both on and off-the-bike services. Ranging from course marshalling, rolling road closures, mechanical support and live tracking out on the road, to post-stage meals, massages and daily briefings off the bike, participants will be able to make the most of their experience and focus on enjoying the event and cycling to the best of their ability.
Read on below for an overview of each course or click on the button below to read the full article and descriptions of each course. |
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HAUTE ROUTE ALPS
Megève - Nice
745km / 20,150M+ |
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| | | Highlights: The original Haute Route event. A first stage around Megève designed by Nicolas Roux, summit finishes on Col de la Loze, Alpe d'Huez, Col du Granon and Pra Loup, and a time trial on the Col d'Izoard. A queen stage between Courchevel and Alpe d'Huez on stage 3 with 144km and 4600M+. |
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HAUTE ROUTE PYRENEES
Pau Béarn
720km / 18,320M+ |
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| | | Highlights: Starting and finishing in Pau. Only three host towns, summit finishes on La Pierre St-Martin, Port de Balès and the Tourmalet, and a time trial on Col de Spandelles. Ascents up the Soulor and Aubisque from both directions on the final two stages. |
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MAVIC HAUTE ROUTE ROCKIES
Colorado Springs - Boulder
773km / 12,373M+ |
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| | | Highlights: Reversed route from Colorado Springs to Boulder, long ascents up Guanella Pass, Loveland Pass, Copper Mountain and Rabbit Ears Pass, high altitudes (3442M at the summit of Berthoud Pass) and incredible hospitality in each host town. |
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