Road Cycling

The Classic Les Copains

Road Cycling covering 4 km to 346 km in Ambert (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationAmbert, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.5531° N, 3.7402° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,806 m

The Classic Les Copains is an endurance sporting event in Ambert, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Road Cycling. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Point-to-Point, Relay, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Objective puy de Dôme (346 km, +3,806 m D+), Objective Forez (212 km, +2,332 m D+), Road Cycling 125 km (125 km, +1,375 m D+), Road Cycling 107 km (107 km, +1,177 m D+), Road Cycling 81 km (81 km, +891 m D+), and Road Cycling 65 km (65 km, +715 m D+) (8 competitions in total). 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 (cyclolescopains.fr).

Official website
The Classic Les Copains in Ambert (Work: "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200787", Photo: Fukumoto, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200787" · Photo: Fukumoto · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadPoint-to-PointRelayMulti-DayCity Run

Races & distances (8)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Objective puy de DômeRoad Cycling346 km+3,806 m519 m - 2,993 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Objective ForezRoad Cycling212 km+2,332 m522 m - 2,038 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 125 kmRoad Cycling125 km+1,375 m525 m - 1,419 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 107 kmRoad Cycling107 km+1,177 m528 m - 1,293 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 81 kmRoad Cycling81 km+891 m531 m - 1,110 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 65 kmRoad Cycling65 km+715 m519 m - 984 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 63 kmRoad Cycling63 km+693 m522 m - 972 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
The Charade VelodromeRoad Cycling4 km+44 m525 m - 554 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
346 km
Elevation gain
+3,806 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,235 m D-
Altitude range
519 m - 2,993 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2 % / 3.6 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
346 km+3,806 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N50100150200250300FS45.5531° N, 3.7402° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 519 m to 2,993 m above sea level (+3,806 m D+, -3,235 m D-)

Peak: 2,993 m·at 181.9 km·Ø 2 %
519 m1,344 m2,168 m2,993 m0 km69.2 km138.4 km207.6 km276.8 km346 km2,993 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Classic Les Copains take place?

The Classic Les Copains takes place in Ambert, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.5531° N, 3.7402° 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 The Classic Les Copains?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Objective puy de Dôme (346 km, +3,806 m D+), Objective Forez (212 km, +2,332 m D+), Road Cycling 125 km (125 km, +1,375 m D+), Road Cycling 107 km (107 km, +1,177 m D+), Road Cycling 81 km (81 km, +891 m D+), and Road Cycling 65 km (65 km, +715 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Cycling.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Classic Les Copains?

The main competition (Objective puy de Dôme over 346 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +3,806 m of elevation gain and -3,235 m of elevation loss, ranging between 519 m and 2,993 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 The Classic Les Copains?

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