Road Cycling

Climbing For Life

Road Cycling covering 36 km to 116 km with up to 2,887 m D+ in Belfort (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)

LocationBelfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FranceShow on map(47.6397° N, 6.8638° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,887 m

Climbing For Life is an endurance sporting event in Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Road Cycling. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including 116 km (116 km, +2,887 m D+), 108 km (108 km, +1,810 m D+), 81 km (81 km, +891 m D+), 81km (81 km, +1,966 m D+), 61 km (61 km, +849 m D+), and 36 km (36 km, +1,028 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (climbingforlife.be).

Official website
Climbing For Life in Belfort (Work: "The women's Olympic Road Race, the peloton in the rain", Photo: Stefan Czapski, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"The women's Olympic Road Race, the peloton in the rain" · Photo: Stefan Czapski · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-DayPoint-to-PointCity Run

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
116 kmRoad Cycling116 km+2,887 m329 m - 2,206 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
108 kmRoad Cycling108 km+1,810 m332 m - 1,508 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
81 kmRoad Cycling81 km+891 m335 m - 914 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
81kmRoad Cycling81 km+1,966 m338 m - 1,616 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
61 kmRoad Cycling61 km+849 m341 m - 893 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
36 kmRoad Cycling36 km+1,028 m329 m - 997 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
116 km
Elevation gain
+2,887 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,454 m D-
Altitude range
329 m - 2,206 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
4.6 % / 8.3 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
116 km+2,887 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS47.6397° N, 6.8639° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 329 m to 2,206 m above sea level (+2,887 m D+, -2,454 m D-)

Peak: 2,206 m·at 48.3 km·Ø 4.6 %
329 m955 m1,580 m2,206 m0 km23.2 km46.4 km69.6 km92.8 km116 km2,206 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Climbing For Life take place?

Climbing For Life takes place in Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 47.6397° N, 6.8638° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Climbing For Life?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including 116 km (116 km, +2,887 m D+), 108 km (108 km, +1,810 m D+), 81 km (81 km, +891 m D+), 81km (81 km, +1,966 m D+), 61 km (61 km, +849 m D+), and 36 km (36 km, +1,028 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Cycling.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Climbing For Life?

The main competition (116 km over 116 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +2,887 m of elevation gain and -2,454 m of elevation loss, ranging between 329 m and 2,206 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Climbing For Life?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (climbingforlife.be).