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With its postcard-perfect scenery and dreamlike landscapes between the shores of Lake Annecy and the Bauges Regional Natural Park, the dVélos Lac d’Annecy will take you on a journey to discover the region’s most beautiful roads. From the Semnoz Climb and Saturday’s Gravel routes to Sunday’s routes available in timed or touring mode, there’s a wide choice for the thousand participants expected. Head to Saint-Jorioz (74) on the shores of Lake Annecy on August 24 & 25 to take part in the adventure!
Source: Press Release
A preserved natural setting, the Massif des Bauges is the privileged playground of the dVélos Lac d’Annecy. With its many renowned passes and roads winding through forests and alpine pastures, the Bauges Regional Natural Park is a true invitation to travel.
Col de Leschaux, Col du Semnoz, and small Bauges villages – the thousand expected participants will discover beautiful roads far from the hustle and bustle of the major Alpine passes.
ATTACKING THE BAUGES!
On Saturday, the organization offers participants the chance to warm up on a legendary climb, the Semnoz. With a dry climb of 24km and 1,200m of elevation gain, the Grimpée du Semnoz will provide some indication of the participants’ fitness levels. This mythical climb, as tough as it is beautiful, will offer riders a breathtaking panorama at the summit with a 360° view of Lake Annecy, the Massif des Bauges, the Alps, and Mont Blanc.
With a playground as vast as the Massif des Bauges, it was only natural to highlight its other side, even more natural and unusual! A revamped formula this year with the creation of a second route and the possibility of taking part in touring or timed mode.
The long Alpes Aventures Gravel route, 70km with 1,730m of elevation gain, takes participants into the heart of the Massif on a route composed of 85% trails and 15% roads.
The second route is a very accessible and bucolic course of 35km and 250m D+, perfect for discovering another facet of Lake Annecy and venturing a little into the Bauges.
No technical difficulty on this route, designed for beginners and those who want to enjoy a beautiful ride towards the Sources du Lac d’Annecy.
On Sunday, participants will have a choice of three routes. The Tour du Châtelard (55KM / D+1,150m) will take participants on a short tour in the valley to the village of Châtelard. After climbing the Montée de la Magne and the Col de Leschaux, they will reach this typical Bauges village before letting themselves be carried to the finish at Lake Annecy.
The Parcours des Bauges (100KM / D+1,900m) offers a beautiful loop in the heart of the Massif, towards the Col de Plainpalais, Aillon le Jeune, and Chatelard! The return to Saint-Jorioz via the Col de Leschaux is without great difficulty!
A beefed-up version of the Parcours des Bauges, the Parcours du Semnoz (125KM / D+2,850m) will also take participants into the heart of the Massif des Bauges. But before reaching it, they will have to tackle the mythical Semnoz. The reward: approximately 25km of non-stop ascent from the start in Saint-Jorioz!
In timed mode to immerse yourself in the spirit of competition, or in touring mode to enjoy the route and appreciate the scenery, all cyclists are welcome at the dVélos Lac d’Annecy!
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