L'Etape du Tour de France 2025

Ready to play with the big leagues? 🚴 If the thought of sweating it out on the legendary climbs of the Alps excites you, head to Savoie in July for the Étape du Tour de France ⛰️. The 33rd edition is set to thrill you with a course as challenging as it is beautiful 😍. We're talking about 131 km and 4500 meters of elevation gain 💪 through the iconic Alpine climbs. Get ready to have your heart rate soar just reading the itinerary 🍽️:

The start will be from Albertville 🚩, the gem of the Tarentaise Valley, so warm up well 🏋️ because it kicks off straight away with the côte d'Héry-sur-Ugine: 11.3 km at a 5.1% gradient 🔥. A nice little appetizer to warm up your legs 🔥. But don't be fooled 😏, it climbs steadily with the col des Saisies (13.7 km at 6.4%), just to remind you why you’re doing this (or make you seriously question it 🤔). Next up is the col du Pré (12.6 km at 7.7%) 🍑, where your legs might just hate you 🥵. Finally, for dessert 🍨, you'll tackle the Cormet de Roselend (5.9 km at 6.3%), before finishing on a high with La Plagne and its 19.1 km climb at 7.2% 🚵. Hang in there, it will all be worth it 💥.

Participating in this race lets you step into the shoes of Pogačar for a day. Just days before the pros hit the same climbs, you’ll enjoy this unique experience: riding like a pro on roads 100% closed to traffic ❌. Imagine yourself amidst an electrifying atmosphere 🎉, surrounded by breathtaking Alpine scenery 🤩, cheered on by the crowd like a cycling champion 🥇.

Save the date 📅, registrations open on November 6 at 4 PM! And good news 🥳: whether you're a casual weekend rider or a seasoned climber 😎, everyone is welcome (yes, even you who think "4500 m of elevation gain" is a typo 🤓). The only requirement? Be of legal age and keep a firm grip on your handlebars 🖐️. To keep the race enjoyable, your race number will be assigned based on your skill level, so the faster riders won’t overshadow you 🌪️... nor you them (we're nice like that 😌).

Let's be honest: after 131 km of intense effort, you'll have earned a bit of rest and adventure 🌄. Extend your stay in Savoie, where the off-bike activities are just as spectacular 🤤! If you decide to stay in Albertville, make sure to visit the medieval village of Conflans 🏰 just a few kilometers away. For the more adventurous 😏, there's the Via Ferrata du Roc du Vent, offering epic views of Mont Blanc 🏔️. This region is full of activities, so you can mix and match as you like 👍. So, is it mountain biking 🚵 and paragliding 🪂 at La Plagne or canyoning 💦 and hiking 🥾 in the mountains? One thing's for sure, the culinary delight at the local Savoyard restaurant 🫕 is a crowd-pleaser 😋.

So, are you ready to take on these legendary climbs? 😈 A little Cormet de Roselend goes down easy🍦, promise.