In this newsletter, we bring you more good news!The Swiss government announced this week that they will be further easing restrictions on Monday - including allowing outdoor sports events. With over 50 days to go until Haute Route Crans-Montana, this development is another step in the right direction and we are confident that we will be able to deliver the full Haute Route experience and event come June.
As ever, the team are working hard behind the scenes as we gear up for the first event of the season. We are really looking forward to seeing you all on the Haute Route Crans-Montana startline and enjoying a very special event together. Until then, keep training hard and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Ride safe and see you in the mountains,
The Haute Route team
IN THIS EDITION
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Course spotlight: Barrage de la Grande Dixence
Introducing a new way to race: Team category
Partner spotlight: Noman and Colnago
Rules and regulations, Haute Route Nation training and more
DO IT AS A TEAM
In 2021, take on the Haute Route in a whole new way with our team category.
It doesn’t matter who makes up your team. What matters most is that you’re doing it together and working towards a common goal so round-up your teammates and register below.
As the Official Haute Route European Charity Partner, the NOMAN Campaign, raises awareness and funds for cancer prevention. NOMAN work together across genders, populations, and institutions with the aim of achieving their finish-line goal of beating HPV-related cancer.
Fancy joining the team and riding to prevent 5% of cancers at
There’s something about the mountains that speaks to us as cyclists, draws us in and humbles us. Leaving the broad plains of the Rhone Valley in Switzerland, the long, meandering climb to the Grande Dixence dam presents a special opportunity to reflect on our place on the road.
It is important to be aware of and understand all of the Rules and Regulations of the Haute Route, including timekeeping, rankings, time limits, equipment, safety, medical and other topics. Please click here and read through the information before your event.
COLNAGO:
HOW TO PREP YOUR BIKE LIKE A PRO
Having prepped state of the art Colnago bikes for some of the world's best riders,
UAE Team Emirates mechanic Vasile Morari shares the inside line on the ultimate bike preparation ahead of a race.
If you are not already doing so, we recommend following a structured training program to help you reach your goals. Take a look at our article with Swiss cycling coach and co-founder of Ruffaut Cycling System, Loïc Ruffaut for some top tips.
Make sure you bookmark the Practical Information page on our website as this will be your first port of call for all your Haute Route Crans-Montana info.
Haute Route, Route du Lac 3, Paudex, Vaud, Switzerland