Road Cycling

Le Grand 8 Alpes

Road Cycling covering 153 km with up to 8,100 m D+ in Serre Chevalier (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

LocationSerre Chevalier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FranceShow on map(44.9400° N, 6.5600° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +8,100 m

Le Grand 8 Alpes is an endurance sporting event in Serre Chevalier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR focused on Road Cycling. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast, High Altitude.

The competition program features Road Cycling 153 km (153 km, +8,100 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 (lesgrands8.com).

Official website
Le Grand 8 Alpes in Serre Chevalier (Work: "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2024 PA200123", Photo: Fukumoto, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2024 PA200123" · Photo: Fukumoto · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadSeaside & CoastHigh Altitude

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Cycling 153 kmRoad Cycling153 km+8,100 m1,575 m - 4,977 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Road Cycling 153 km153 km
Distance
153 km
Elevation gain
+8,100 m D+
Elevation loss
-8,100 m D-
Altitude range
1,575 m - 4,977 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
10.6 % / 19.1 %
Course format
Loop course
153 km+8,100 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120140FS44.9400° N, 6.5600° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,575 m to 4,977 m above sea level (+8,100 m D+, -8,100 m D-)

Peak: 4,977 m·at 111 km·Ø 10.6 %
1,575 m2,709 m3,843 m4,977 m0 km30.6 km61.2 km91.8 km122.4 km153 km4,977 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Le Grand 8 Alpes take place?

Le Grand 8 Alpes takes place in Serre Chevalier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 44.94° N, 6.56° 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 Le Grand 8 Alpes?

The competition program features Road Cycling 153 km (153 km, +8,100 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Cycling.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Le Grand 8 Alpes?

The main competition (Road Cycling 153 km over 153 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +8,100 m of elevation gain and -8,100 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,575 m and 4,977 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 Le Grand 8 Alpes?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (lesgrands8.com).