If you have never been to the Valais region of Switzerland before, you are going to fall in love with the area and we can't wait for you to discover the incredible route we have put together for Haute Route Crans-Montana. But, as the event with the greatest elevation gain in our 2021 calendar, you are going to have to work for it so make sure you are planning some tough training rides ahead of the event with Ride with GPS.
In this newsletter, we also share some cycling inspiration straight from the Valais region, a perfect read if you are thinking about extending your stay to explore further. If you haven't done so already, make sure you also check-out our Ultimate Guide, providing you with everything you need to know in order to conquer the lofty summits at Haute Route
Crans-Montana.
Ride safe and see you in the mountains,
The Haute Route team
IN THIS EDITION
The best rides around Central Valais
Stage One Shuttle Information
Partner spotlight: Bollé, Supersapiens and KitBrix
THE BEST RIDES AROUND CENTRAL VALAIS
You only need to spend a short period of time in Valais to see how and why it’s a mecca for cycling. The region offers an enormous network of cycling routes, featuring everything from cascading terraced vineyards, picturesque villages, iconic mountain passes and spectacular high alpine lakes. If you're spending more time in the region around the event, be sure to check out our other favourite rides around the area.
BOLLÉ: EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE HELMETS AND EYEWEAR PARTNER
“As an historical performance brand in cycling, Bollé has been alongside the elite of the peloton for decades, providing the most innovative products to the best athletes. With this partnership, we are thrilled to bring our expertise to the Haute Route community. We are looking forward to meeting all riders at our stand in the Crans-Montana race village where we will be offering the chance to win unique prizes." - Alexandre Israel, Global Marketing Manager
To sustain performance at any level, you need the right fuel at the right time. Now you can turn the guessing game of fuelling and energy management into a personal science. With the Supersapiens app connected to the Abbott Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, you can learn about your body’s individual response to glucose and find your optimal glucose performance zone to sustain power through the finish line. This is the future of performance. This is Supersapiens.
STAGE ONE FINISH:SHUTTLE BACK TO CRANS-MONTANA After you cross the finish line at Col du Sanetsch in Stage One, there will be a 21km downhill transition to Savièse. Here, a shuttle bus will take you back to Crans-Montana. As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch.
KITBRIX: OUR OFFICIAL LUGGAGE PARTNER The ultimate bag for cyclists. Transport your kit with ease, from the boot of your car to the hotel room, to the wash! Each KitBrix has a 100% waterproof base, freestanding and can be zipped to another to form a rucksack, perfect for transporting cycling kit and separating your muddy cycling shorts from your fresh clothes and tech. You'll score your very own on registration day.
Make sure you bookmark the Practical Information page on our website. This will be your first port of call for all information ahead of your event, including the previous rider newsletters.
Haute Route, Route du Lac 3, Paudex, Vaud, Switzerland
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