Gran Fondo Col de la Loze 2026 - 53 & 46 km

Exclusive offer – 25% discount

"Take up the challenge of the new Alps giant. The mystical Col de la Loze must be climbed not once, but twice — an epic ascent with brutal gradients." (CycloWorld)

Event Info

• Name: Gran Fondo Col de la Loze
• Date: July 19, 2026
• Start: Brides-les-Bains
• Finish: Col de la Loze
• Type: Gran Fondo
• Bike type: Road bike

Route & Elevation

• Long route: 117 km – 4377 m+
• Medium routes: 53 km – 2424 m+ / 46 km – 2141 m+
• Short route: 30 km – 741 m+

Climb Info

• Col de la Loze via Méribel: ~22.4 km with final 7 km on bike-only path, very steep gradients
• Col de la Loze via Courchevel: ~26 km ascent with final 5 km bike-only section, sustained 6-8% average
• Additional climbs: Valley climbs to La Thuile & Champagney-en-Vanoise on the full Gran Fondo route

Additional Services

• Warm-up time trial: ~26 km / 1,100 m+ to Pralognan-la-Vanoise on Saturday
• Car-free sections: Final sections on both Col de la Loze climbs for enhanced safety
• Support: Well-stocked feed zones, medical aid, neutral support, and clear signage
• Extras: Finisher jersey & medal, pasta party, concert & fireworks in Brides-les-Bains
• Special starts: Dedicated women-only starts and e-bike allowance on Medio Fondo routes

Basic Event Highlights

• One of the toughest gran fondos in the French Alps, finishing at the remarkable Col de la Loze summit.
• Multiple route options for different levels — from epic 117 km to scenic shorter rides.
• Event set annually in the heart of the Trois Vallées cycling region.

Instruction

Receive an entry code that allows you to participate the event for free. Enter this when you register. The code is only valid for the medio fondo routes (53 & 46 km).

1. The purchase of this discount code is not the event registration.
2. Immediately after purchase you will receive a separate email with the discount code.
3. Register via the official event website.
4. Enter the discount code during registration.