La Drapoise René Vietto 2025
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- Next event : Sun, June 1, 2025Date confirmed
The event in a few words
Are you looking to take on a legendary challenge in June? 🌞 The La Drapoise René Vietto cyclosportive awaits you in Drap, nestled in the heart of the Alpes-Maritimes, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region 🌄. Surrounded by nature and mountains, you'll pedal along the routes of the Tour de France! This race pays tribute to the great champion René Vietto, born in Cannes and a significant figure in the Tour de France 🚵. At the summit of the Col de Braus, you'll find the stele honoring this famous climber 🪨. The race will have you climbing the wild, typical cols of the Paillon Valleys overlooking Nice. The most famous? The Col de Braus, the heart of this event! 📍
After hopping on your trusty two-wheeled steed (no, not a motorcycle 🏍️), you can challenge yourself on 116 km with 2,750 mD+ or 85 km with 2,025 mD+ 🤯. As you might guess, it’s time to oil your chain 💧 and sharpen those legs 🦵 to conquer the 5th stage of the Granfondo 06 Challenge! Not sure what that is? 🤔 Get ready to tackle the distances and elevation 📈. The challenge consists of 7 races plus a bonus event in Italy to top it off! 🤌 On the agenda (and in order, please 🤓): the Mercan'Tour Madone Peille, the Lazaridès, the Grandfondo La Vençoise, the Mercan'tour Bonette, Les Cimes du Mercantour, and finally the Alpes Verdon Tour! 🤩 If after all this, you're not ready for the Tour de France, we won't understand! 😅
After giving your best on the winding roads of the Alpes-Maritimes ⛰️, why not extend your stay and explore the surroundings? 🧳 Not far away, you'll find Nice 🏖️, where you can relax your legs strolling along the famous Promenade des Anglais or explore the charming streets of Old Nice! 🥰 If you want to even out your cyclist tan lines 😎, just lay out on one of the pebble beaches 🌴. For those with a taste for luxury 💎, Monaco is less than an hour from Drap ☝️. You can visit the famous Prince's Palace, wander through the Princess Grace Gardens 🌺. And since you've climbed so much, maybe try your luck at the Monte Carlo Casino? 🎲 For those drawn here by the call of adventure, head to Menton, known for its calm atmosphere and famous lemons 🍋.
So, are you eager to join? 😉
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
116 kmTOP
85 km
- Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 2750mD+
A few more words
Starting from Dap, you'll head uphill towards Peillon and follow the Paillon River 🏞️. Continue on until you reach Escarène, then turn right towards Touët-de-l'Escarène. You'll encounter several switchbacks (and yes, there are plenty of them! 😅). At km 25, take a right turn to descend towards Saint-Jean and Capel. You'll make your descent just before reaching the small town of Castillon and then head towards the village of Sospel. Here comes another challenge... You'll need to climb nearly up to Béasse! Your ascent will end at km 70, so get ready for it! 📈 At km 80, you'll arrive in the quaint village of Lucéram. Head straight to return to Escarène, then 10 kilometers later, climb back up towards Les Pastres and turn around just below Escarène. Oh yes, as if you hadn't had enough elevation already, there's a bit more to conquer! 🤓 But don't worry, once that's done, you'll be ready to head to the finish line at Dap! 🏁
Road Cycling 85 km
Road Cycling- Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 2025mD+
A few more words
Starting from Dap, you'll climb towards Peillon and follow the Paillon River 🏞️. You'll continue your journey to Escarène and then take a right towards Touët-de-l'Escarène. Get ready for numerous switchbacks (yes, quite a few of them 😅). Your climb will end at kilometer 40, so brace yourself! 📈 At kilometer 50, you'll reach the quaint village of Lucéram. Continue straight to return to Escarène, and 10 kilometers further, climb back up towards Les Pastres before turning around just below Escarène. It seems the initial elevation wasn't challenging enough, so we've added a bit more for you! 🤓 But don't worry, you can now head to the finish line at Dap! 🏁
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can collect your race bib on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 2 PM to 7 PM and on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 6:30 AM to 8 AM at the Victoria Hall (opposite the Jean Ferrat Space) in Drap.
The start for both races will be on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 8:30 AM in front of the Victoria Hall (opposite the Jean Ferrat Space) in Drap.
A medical certificate that is less than a year old on the day of the event, clearly stating fitness for competitive cycling, is necessary to participate in the race.
There is a time barrier set at 10:30 AM at the first crossing of Col de Braus (km 25). After this time, participants will be redirected to the 85 km route. Participants who continue on the longer course will be considered out of the race.
Participants must be at least 18 years old to enter the 112 km race. Minors aged 16 and above can participate in the 85 km race, provided they have parental consent.
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