21st edition: Sunday August 4, 2024
Departure city
LA CHAMBRE
This charming village, with its 1,170 inhabitants, will welcome you with its shops, its industry, its agriculture and its flowers, crowned in 2008 by a First Flower in the “Cities and Villages in Bloom” competition. It is located at the foot of the legendary passes: the Madeleine and the Glandon, and close to the winter and summer sports resorts, enhanced by its historical past: its Saint Marcel collegiate church, the remains of its Cordeliers convent, its Maison de la Tour (exhibitions during the summer period)
Arrival city
Saint Francis Longchamp
This tourist town welcomes you in summer and winter for friendly holidays around the Col de la Madeleine.
In winter, Le Grand Domaine allows you to reach Valmorel with just a stroke of the spatula. Ski between Maurienne and Tarentaise with the backdrop of Mont-Blanc to the north, Oisans and Belledonne to the south.
In summer, explore our mountains on foot or by mountain bike. At the bend of a path, enjoy an unusual face-to-face look with a marmot, breathe in the sweet scent of our mountain pastures, taste the flavor of our terroir, refresh yourself with the crystal clear water of our torrents, relax you in the heart of magical landscapes, admire the architecture of our heritage... Enjoy it all together, with family or friends! Relaxing, sporting, gourmet, curious holidays... Make your choice, Saint-François Longchamp will satisfy all your desires to leave you with unforgettable memories. The mountain has a lot to offer you so don’t hesitate…
Where to park during the event?
Parking during the event is easy, accessible and free. For practical reasons we advise participants to park at La Chambre to park vehicles near the office. It is also possible to park in Saint François Longchamp, in the town's large car parks.
SAINT FRANCOIS LONGCHAMP
You can park your vehicle in Saint François Longchamp easily near the Balneotherapy Center. The marquee to host the meal will be installed in the area marked in red on the map and will also be reserved for the organization's vehicles. The distance between the departure and the town of Saint François Longchamp is 15km and 20 minutes by car/bike. Access to the start is downhill.
LA CHAMBRE
Parking in the town of La Chambre is in a meadow marked in orange on the map on the left. The car park is located at the town's fairgrounds, where the service will be held. Parking in the city center is very limited due to the low number of spaces and the parking lots requisitioned to accommodate the event.
Housing
Reservation center
The Reservation Center offers you a wide choice of accommodation, from studios for 4 people to chalets for 16 people located in Saint François Longchamp. A stay advisor can help you choose your accommodation but also guide you with information related to life in the town.