Les Copains-Cyfac: Registration Opens for the 35th Edition

From June 28 to July 2, 2023, cycling enthusiasts will gather in Auvergne for Les Copains-Cyfac. For its 35th edition, Auvergne’s most important cycling event returns with 3 types of events and 11 routes. These are all arguments to satisfy climbers, discovery lovers, and adventurers alike. Registration is already open.

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Among the new features are 2 new routes, still starting from Ambert, for the itinerant events, including “Objectif puy de Dôme” which offers the chance to ride, in part, on the Auvergne stages of the 2023 Tour de France, not forgetting, as since 2020, the ascent of the mythical Puy de Dôme. After a first Ultr’Arverne with 82 participants who set out to climb the emblematic passes and crisscross the roads of the 4 Auvergne departments, the formula has been revisited and now offers 2 routes to complete in 82 hours. Finally, on most circuits, timed sections will challenge athletes to push their limits.
Registration is open to come and experience an “absolute Auvergne” adventure!

What to remember

6 timed climbs/sections: Puy de Dôme, Banne d’Ordanche and Charade circuit on “Objectif puy de Dôme” // Montravel, Col du Chansert and Col du Béal in the “Classiques” events
1 itinerant event “Objectif puy de Dôme” to ride in the footsteps of the 2023 Tour de France in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
1 Ultr’Arverne with 2 routes of 780 km and 575 km to complete in a maximum of 82 hours. And the ultimate challenge for the fastest: follow up with the 156 km Les Copains classic on Sunday, July 2.

On the program

Ultr’Arverne – June 29, 30, July 1 and 2
This year, adventurers will have 82 hours (instead of 69 hours in 2022) to complete one of the two routes of this ultra-distance formula. Reserved for challenge enthusiasts, the Ultr’Arverne offers 2 routes of 780 km and 575 km. + More info

Itinerant events
Objectif “puy de Dôme” | June 30, July 1 and 2 3 days
Puy de Dôme, Banne d’Ordanche, Col de la Croix Saint Robert, 3 demanding stages that crisscross the most beautiful sites of the two Auvergne natural parks. + More infoObjectif “Livradois-Forez” | July 1 and 2 2 days
For enthusiasts, cycle tourists, who wish to discover the Livradois Forez park, a cyclist’s paradise, during a weekend. + More info

The classics
1 Béal hike | July 1
For the impatient who want to climb the pass 24 hours before the others and ride the 61 km route. + More info1 timed climb of the Col du Béal | July 1
The most demanding climb in Auvergne, classified as hors catégorie by the Tour de France organizers with its 13 km at 6.5%. An opportunity to challenge Wilco Kelderman, the pro rider who holds the fastest ascent record: 32’53” (Strava KOM). + More info5 routes with or without ranking | July 2
156 km (3,210m D+ with 2 timed sections), 133 km (2,630m D+ with 2 timed sections), 115 km (2,450m D+ with 1 timed section), 90 km (1,450m D+) and 67 km (840m D+). Whether for a timed challenge or a leisurely ride, the 5 circuits allow everyone, experienced or amateur, to take on their challenge!