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All our packages offer bed and early sportive breakfast formulas including secured bike storage, daily luggage transportation and late check-out on the last day.
Premium, Express and Standard options include 8 nights from the afternoon before stage 1 to the morning after stage 7 :
- check in 21st of August.
- check out 29th of August.
Budget option includes 7 nights from the afternoon before stage 1 to the morning of the last stage :
- check in 21st of August.
- check out 28th of August.
Prices, availabilities and booking in your Configurator (‘Customise and register’)
Budget package: The chance to live a unique shared experience
Group/shared accommodation with other riders (e.g. apartment, holiday centre, bungalow).
- 7 nights
- Check-in 21st of August
- Check-out 28th of August
From €419 / $499
Standard package: Nice and easy
Classical standard hotels (2* and 3* hotels).
- 8 nights
- Check-in 21st of August
- Check-out 29th of August
From €879 / $1039
Express package: Be close to action!
Choose the closest standard hotels to the race village and services. Most of them are 3*hotels.
- 8 nights
- Check-in 21st of August
- Check-out 29th of August
From €1,139 / $1,339
Premium package: Choose comfort
Make the most of your experience and enjoy your stay in the French Alps by choosing the highest quality hotels throughout the week. Most of them are 4*hotels.
- 8 nights
- Check-in 21st of August
- Check-out 29th of August
From €1,289 / $1,519
WHAT TO BOOK?
- SINGLE: One room for one rider.
- DOUBLE (Ideal for couple): One room for two people with a double bed. The indicated price is per room and only one person pays for the room. There is no need for your partner to book another room.
- SHARED (Ideal for friends): One room for two riders including two separate beds. The price is per bed and each rider pays for his/her bed. A roommate name can be added in your Haute Route Customer Account. If you have no specific roommate requests, Haute Route will allocate another rider of same gender to your room.
FRIENDS & FAMILY WITH YOU?
- Select the same package as you in the “Accommodation” option in your Configurator.
NEED EXTRA NIGHT(S)?
- Please contact the hotels directly to book extra nights prior or after the Haute Route. Names of the hotels will be provided before the event.
Airport
The closest airport to Megève is Geneva (GVA)
Shuttle
Book the official shuttle from Megève airport (GVA) and be dropped off at the Grand Depart Village
Car
Drive from home or rent a car from your arrival airport/train station
Bus
Take the train to the Sallanches-Combloux-Megève train station and continue with a taxi to Megève
Please visit our Services page to find out about all the Haute Route services included in your entry fee.
Prices, availabilities and booking in your Configurator (‘Customise and register’)
Haute Route Airport Shuttle
The shuttles will be running on the day prior to Registration Day and on Registration Day itself.
Service available only for Geneva airport (GVA). Riders, luggages and bike boxes can be transferred using this option.
ARRIVAL: Geneva Airport (GVA) to Megève
- 20th of August: 6pm.
- 21st of August: 10am, 1pm, 4pm.
€55
No departure organised, Nice airport is close from the city center and easily reachable by individual cab.
Selection of the shuttle time will need to be done on your customer account after your registration. More information on how to do it in our FAQ.
Additional transportation can be added for Friends and Family arriving with you to the event, you can add several tickets on your own registration.
Private Car
Private car for up to 3 people (luggages and bikes included) from Geneva airport (GVA) to Megève. Flexible dates and hours depending on your flight. Listed price per car, to be paid by one rider.
€352
Haute Route Race Bag
Enjoy a wonderful Haute Route custom race bag featuring your name, as well as a priceless service: your race bag will be transported to a pre-determined feed station during each stage in a dedicated van.
Benefits?
Pick up extra kit, your own food, or any other spares - particularly helpful on bad weather days.
Race bags will be available to riders (who purchased them in advance) on Registration Day, one day before the first stage.
€129
Bike Rental
Skip the hassle and expense of traveling with your bike. Instead, book a rental bike and just bring your pedals and shoes!
France Bike Rentals (FBR) provide a top-spec bike rental service during the event. Pick up your bike directly at the start village on Registration Day and return it at the end of the race.
Rental bikes come with a complete check-up and new tyres.
Concierge services (daily bike wash and service) are included in the rental price.
Please be aware that this offer has limited availability and we encourage you to book now.
Any question? Please contact France Bike Rental here.
Belongings transfer from Alps to Dolomites
While you are traveling from Nice to Cortina, we can take care of transferring your belongings (Bike box, Bike & Travel Bag
€99
- Rider Newsletter #1: Health protocol, OTE, extra services and Haute Route Nation
- Rider Newsletter #2 : Ultimate guide, register as a team, partners, rules and regulations and more
- Rider Newsletter #3 : Most memorable moments from Alpe d’Huez, 10 years with Mavic, Ride With GPS for training
- Rider Newsletter #4 : French Health Pass testing, Cormet de Roselend, the on-event app, FAQ, Supersapiens,...
Download important documents for this event.
Rules & Regulations - Haute Route Alps Find all of the Rules and Regulations for the Haute Route Alps 2021
Medical certificate A medical certificate (or a valid French Cycling Licence) is mandatory to take part in an European Haute Route
Parental Consent Minors under 18 are not allowed to ride an Haute Route event. Exception: If you are still 17 at the time of your event and turning 18 in 2020, please complete this form to join us at the start line.
GPX Files Download the GPX files of each stage
Accommodation
All our packages offer bed and early sportive breakfast formulas including secured bike storage, daily luggage transportation and late check-out on the last day.
Premium, Express and Standard options include 8 nights from the afternoon before stage 1 to the morning after stage 7 :
- check in 21st of August.
- check out 29th of August.
Budget option includes 7 nights from the afternoon before stage 1 to the morning of the last stage :
- check in 21st of August.
- check out 28th of August.
Prices, availabilities and booking in your Configurator (‘Customise and register’)
Budget package: The chance to live a unique shared experience
Group/shared accommodation with other riders (e.g. apartment, holiday centre, bungalow).
- 7 nights
- Check-in 21st of August
- Check-out 28th of August
From €419 / $499
Standard package: Nice and easy
Classical standard hotels (2* and 3* hotels).
- 8 nights
- Check-in 21st of August
- Check-out 29th of August
From €879 / $1039
Express package: Be close to action!
Choose the closest standard hotels to the race village and services. Most of them are 3*hotels.
- 8 nights
- Check-in 21st of August
- Check-out 29th of August
From €1,139 / $1,339
Premium package: Choose comfort
Make the most of your experience and enjoy your stay in the French Alps by choosing the highest quality hotels throughout the week. Most of them are 4*hotels.
- 8 nights
- Check-in 21st of August
- Check-out 29th of August
From €1,289 / $1,519
WHAT TO BOOK?
- SINGLE: One room for one rider.
- DOUBLE (Ideal for couple): One room for two people with a double bed. The indicated price is per room and only one person pays for the room. There is no need for your partner to book another room.
- SHARED (Ideal for friends): One room for two riders including two separate beds. The price is per bed and each rider pays for his/her bed. A roommate name can be added in your Haute Route Customer Account. If you have no specific roommate requests, Haute Route will allocate another rider of same gender to your room.
FRIENDS & FAMILY WITH YOU?
- Select the same package as you in the “Accommodation” option in your Configurator.
NEED EXTRA NIGHT(S)?
- Please contact the hotels directly to book extra nights prior or after the Haute Route. Names of the hotels will be provided before the event.
Transport
Airport
The closest airport to Megève is Geneva (GVA)
Shuttle
Book the official shuttle from Megève airport (GVA) and be dropped off at the Grand Depart Village
Car
Drive from home or rent a car from your arrival airport/train station
Bus
Take the train to the Sallanches-Combloux-Megève train station and continue with a taxi to Megève
Extra Services
Please visit our Services page to find out about all the Haute Route services included in your entry fee.
Prices, availabilities and booking in your Configurator (‘Customise and register’)
Haute Route Airport Shuttle
The shuttles will be running on the day prior to Registration Day and on Registration Day itself.
Service available only for Geneva airport (GVA). Riders, luggages and bike boxes can be transferred using this option.
ARRIVAL: Geneva Airport (GVA) to Megève
- 20th of August: 6pm.
- 21st of August: 10am, 1pm, 4pm.
€55
No departure organised, Nice airport is close from the city center and easily reachable by individual cab.
Selection of the shuttle time will need to be done on your customer account after your registration. More information on how to do it in our FAQ.
Additional transportation can be added for Friends and Family arriving with you to the event, you can add several tickets on your own registration.
Private Car
Private car for up to 3 people (luggages and bikes included) from Geneva airport (GVA) to Megève. Flexible dates and hours depending on your flight. Listed price per car, to be paid by one rider.
€352
Haute Route Race Bag
Enjoy a wonderful Haute Route custom race bag featuring your name, as well as a priceless service: your race bag will be transported to a pre-determined feed station during each stage in a dedicated van.
Benefits?
Pick up extra kit, your own food, or any other spares - particularly helpful on bad weather days.
Race bags will be available to riders (who purchased them in advance) on Registration Day, one day before the first stage.
€129
Bike Rental
Skip the hassle and expense of traveling with your bike. Instead, book a rental bike and just bring your pedals and shoes!
France Bike Rentals (FBR) provide a top-spec bike rental service during the event. Pick up your bike directly at the start village on Registration Day and return it at the end of the race.
Rental bikes come with a complete check-up and new tyres.
Concierge services (daily bike wash and service) are included in the rental price.
Please be aware that this offer has limited availability and we encourage you to book now.
Any question? Please contact France Bike Rental here.
Belongings transfer from Alps to Dolomites
While you are traveling from Nice to Cortina, we can take care of transferring your belongings (Bike box, Bike & Travel Bag
€99
Rider Newsletters
- Rider Newsletter #1: Health protocol, OTE, extra services and Haute Route Nation
- Rider Newsletter #2 : Ultimate guide, register as a team, partners, rules and regulations and more
- Rider Newsletter #3 : Most memorable moments from Alpe d’Huez, 10 years with Mavic, Ride With GPS for training
- Rider Newsletter #4 : French Health Pass testing, Cormet de Roselend, the on-event app, FAQ, Supersapiens,...
Documents & Downloads
Download important documents for this event.
Rules & Regulations - Haute Route Alps Find all of the Rules and Regulations for the Haute Route Alps 2021
Medical certificate A medical certificate (or a valid French Cycling Licence) is mandatory to take part in an European Haute Route
Parental Consent Minors under 18 are not allowed to ride an Haute Route event. Exception: If you are still 17 at the time of your event and turning 18 in 2020, please complete this form to join us at the start line.
GPX Files Download the GPX files of each stage
Results
Search previous results and timings from all the Haute Route events to date, including overall ranking, daily ranking and time of ascent on each climb.
PhotoRunning
Sign up with your bib number to the free PhotoRunning service and get one digital personalised photo for free every day to upload to your Facebook profile or Instagram account or share with your family and friends.