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After a Saturday that included the Semnoz climb and a Gravel course, this Sunday was dedicated to the three cyclo routes, allowing participants to enjoy the charms of Lake Annecy and the welcoming warmth of the Bauges Massif. Once again this year, the AlpinBike Lac d’Annecy was the must-do late-summer sportive, and the 970 participants at the start were not mistaken!
Source: Press Release
Participating in the AlpinBike Lac d’Annecy means having the chance to experience one of the most beautiful cyclo starts in France, with the clock starting just a few meters from Lake Annecy. Sunday morning, as the sun rose over the Tournette massif and the first water sports enthusiasts enjoyed the calm, turquoise waters of Lake Annecy, an electric atmosphere reigned on the Esplanade de l’Espérance in Saint-Jorioz. With 970 cyclists registered for Sunday’s routes, the starting line was teeming with people. Between the excitement of the effort ahead and admiration for the beauty of the landscapes, everyone will remember this lakeside and sunny start!
3 routes to choose from!
With starts staggered between 9 am and 9:30 am, participants had the choice of embarking on one of the three routes offered by the organization. Whether on the Tour du Châtelard (55 KM / D+1,150m), the Bauges route (110 KM / D+2,050m), or the Semnoz route (130 KM / D+2,850m), cyclists were able to discover the charm of the Bauges and the tranquility of these beautiful mountain roads! Whether in timed mode to embrace the spirit of competition, or in touring mode to enjoy the route and appreciate the scenery, all cyclists were welcome at the AlpinBike Lac d’Annecy!
Heading into the heart of the Bauges Massif!
The 415 participants on the Semnoz route (130 km | D+ 2,850m) enjoyed an exceptional panorama on the first part of the route as they reached the summit of Semnoz. After climbing to Crêt de Chatillon, they descended into the valley to Pont de l’Abîme and rejoined the 380 participants on the Bauges Route (110 km | D+ 2,020m), staying with them until the finish. Together, they discovered the rolling roads of the Bauges Massif, heading towards Col de Plainpalais, Aillon-le Jeune, Le Châtelard, and La Motte en Bauges.
At Le Châtelard, they shared the road with the riders of the Tour du Châtelard (55 km / D+1,150m), who enjoyed a more accessible and less demanding route. Between the alpine peaks, local producers, pastures, and alpine meadows, these three AlpinBike Lac d’Annecy routes had a strong territorial identity and allowed participants to discover the Bauges in all their splendor.
A record-breaking edition
With 1,105 registered participants over the entire weekend, this new edition of the AlpinBike Lac d’Annecy broke all records! Between the Semnoz climb reserved for lovers of steep ascents, the Gravel course counting as a round of the Gravel’Tour Cannondale, and the various cyclo routes included in the Cyclo’Tour Rotor challenge, there was something for everyone at the AlpinBike Lac d’Annecy.
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