Sunday May 4, 2025

Road

In an idyllic setting between Lake Geneva and the Chablais mountains, the Thonon-les-Bains Cycling Race is intended to be a friendly event to prepare for the start of the season.

Appreciated for their accessibility, the courses for this 5th edition will be no exception to the rule and should even be a little more accessible than the previous year. The main new feature is a start in the Pays de Gavot, with its views over Lake Geneva. Col de Jambaz and Col Cou will complete the programme for the medium route and Plaine Joux Saxe the programme for the long route… ‘as usual’! For the third time, the short course will remain on the agenda for less hardy riders. A great sporting challenge!

Finally, one thing won’t change on the course: the wide choice of refreshment stations. Savoury, sweet and plenty of local specialities such as potato fritters, enough for some to have a good time, and for others to regain enough strength to reach the finish.

The Thonon Cycling Race is a round of the Label d’Or Trophy of the French Cycling Federation.

NB: e-bikes (in trekking mode, no classification) are allowed on the Short and Medium route.

Route (Short)

Updated: 15-Apr-24, 22:49 CET 
44 km
+824 m
Pink route markings
Surface
Tarmac
Timing
Full course
Classifications
+ Scratch Men / Women
+ 5 categories
+ parasport
Start
Thonon-les-Bains, Château de Ripailles - 09:00 am
Finish
Thonon-les-Bains, Château de Ripailles
GPS file
Not final
1 Pit stop
  • à 24 km (Col du Feu)
Minimum age:

16 years old during the year

Standard road bikes, e-road bikes, tandem.
Hard shell helmet with attached chinstrap, first aid kit, liquid refill.
Elecunicycles, CLM, fixed sprocket, stick wheels, lenticular wheels. Headphones.

Road (Medium)

Updated: 15-Apr-24, 22:50 CET 
87 km
+1650 m
Green route markings
Surface
Tarmac
Timing
Full course
Classifications
+ Scratch Men / Women
+ 5 categories
+ parasport
Start
Quai de RipailleThonon-les-Bains - 08:30 am
Finish
Quai de RipailleThonon-les-Bains
GPS file
Not final
2 Pit stops
  • à 36 km (Col Plaine-Joux)
  • à 59 km (Col de Cou)
Minimum age:

16 years old during the year

Standard road bikes, e-road bikes, tandem.
Hard shell helmet with attached chinstrap, first aid kit, liquid refill.
Elecunicycles, CLM, fixed sprocket, stick wheels, lenticular wheels. Headphones.

Road (Long)

Updated: 15-Apr-24, 22:50 CET 
120 km
+2300 m
Yellow route markings
Surface
Tarmac
Timing
Full course
Classifications
+ Scratch Men / Women
+ 5 categories
+ parasport
Start
Quai de Ripaille Thonon-les-Bains - 08:00 am
Finish
Quai de Ripaille Thonon-les-Bains
GPS file
Not final
2 Pit stops
  • à 36 km (Col du Feu)
  • à 83 km (Col Plaine-Jou)
Minimum age:

18 years old during the year

Standard road bikes.
Hard shell helmet with attached chinstrap, first aid kit, liquid refill.
Elecunicycles, CLM, fixed sprocket, stick wheels, lenticular wheels. Headphones.