Stage 3: ROUTE INFORMATION

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ARRIVAL DAY STAGE 3: FRANCE CYCLE DAY 1 - CYCLE 16th September 2018 MONACO to AURON

Route GUIDE START LINE Starting in the iconic coastal town of Monte Carlo riders begin on part of the world-famous Monaco GP circuit before heading along the coast of French Riviera to where we turn inland heading onwards and upwards into the .

KEY STATS Distance 119.7km Climb 2944m Lunch 65km STAGE 3: FRANCE CYCLE DAY 2 - CYCLE 17th September 2018 auron to

Route GUIDE KEY STATS - MAIN ROUTE You continue into the high alps, taking on one of the biggest days of the challenge - a short but sharp day taking in the Distance 63.1km highest road pass in Europe before a fantastic 30km descent. Climb 1602m Topping out at 2,860m the is on the bucket list of every cyclist and is the first of several climbs Lunch 54km over the 5-day ride. Once arriving in Barcelonnette, there is an opportunity to offer chaperone-led group riding up the Col KEY STATS - OPTIONAL COL D’ D’Allos which is a stunning mountain climb connecting Distance 43.3km Barcelonnette in the Valley and . This col has appeared in the Tour de France a total of 33 times, so not one Climb 1358m to miss.

Highlights Distance on Avg. Avg.climb Distance on Avg. Avg.climb Length (km) Length (km) Col de la route (km) gradient (%) time (hours) route (km) gradient (%) time (hours) Col Bonnette 7.1 26 6.4 2-3 D’Allos 66 17.5 6.3 0.5-1.5

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OPTIONAL COL D’ALLOS STAGE 3: FRANCE CYCLE DAY 3 - CYCLE 18th September 2018 barcelonnette to Guillestre

Route GUIDE KEY STATS - MAIN ROUTE Another up and down day and another chance for you as Distance 115.8km cycling fans to ride the roads on which the Tour de France is won and lost. Today we pass over the Col de Vars, a Tour de Climb 2933m France classic featuring on stage 19 of the 2017 Tour and also Lunch 50km the Étape du Tour. After lunch near Guillestre, you will take on an icon of world cycling - the Col D’Izoard – where the 2017 Tour de France was won and lost. Expect incredible scenery as you ride though the Haut Guil Valley, and personal satisfaction in completing one of the sport’s most famous climbs.

Highlights Distance on Avg. Avg.climb Distance on Avg. Avg.climb Length (km) Length (km) Col de route (km) gradient (%) time (hours) route (km) gradient (%) time (hours) Col Vars 22.5 8 7.6 1-1.5 D’Izoard 64.1 15.9 6.9 1.5-2.5 STAGE 3: FRANCE CYCLE DAY 4 - CYCLE 19th September 2018 Guillestre to valmeinier

Route GUIDE KEY STATS After a ride along the beautiful valley riders pass Distance 108.5km through the highest city in France, Briançon. You will experience breathtaking views all around you so make sure Climb 2718m you take a moment to enjoy them. Shortly after, you will be Lunch 57km attempting the most famous Tour de France climb, The Col du Galibier. Another descent follows with stunning views before a short final climb to your finish in Valmeinier.

Highlights Distance on Avg. Avg.climb Length (km) Col du route (km) gradient (%) time (hours) Galibier 71.5 8.5 6.9 1-1.5 STAGE 3: FRANCE CYCLE DAY 5 - CYCLE 20th September 2018 valmeinier to tignes

Route GUIDE KEY STATS The final day and a final big challenge. At 2,764m the Col de L’Iseran is the second highest road pass in Europe, another Distance 112.9km Tour de France classic and a spectacular road to end the trip Climb 2990m on. After passing through Val D’Isere, once you’ve reached the river dam in Tignes the ride is nearly complete. Lunch 64km

Highlights Distance on Avg. Avg.climb Length (km) Col route (km) gradient (%) time (hours) d’Iseran 71.1 13.4 7.3 1-2 STAGE 3: FRANCE CYCLE 21st September 2018

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