The Routes

2024 ROUTE - CYKELNERVEN INTERNATIONAL

We are incredibly excited to announce the route for Cykelnerven International 2024! Once again, the team will be hitting the French Alps in the summer to raise vital funds for MS research and treatment. Sign up now, before you miss your chance to ride!

Based on stages 4, 19 and 20 of the Tour De France 2024 route, riders will be hitting some of the most famous tour mountains, including Col du Galibier (pictured above), Col de Vars and Isola 2000. With breathtaking views and memories to will last a lifetime. Here's a breakdown of the mountains and their statistics.

As a Cykelnerven-rider you will need the skills and fitness to ride these mountains, around 60-120km per day. See below for a breakdown of the four days of cycling, with an optional longer ride each day for stronger riders.

*Please Note*: You need to book your own flights.

Arrivals:

Briançon, France. Tuesday 4th June (we recommended arriving Monday 3rd June to adjust to jet lag).

Departures:

Menton, France. Bus transfers on the morning of Sunday 9th June.

Airports:
Milan (Italy) and Nice (France)

STAGE ONE

DISTANCE
Short: 62km /
1,763 Elevation
Long: 127km / 2,767 Elevation

MOUNTAINS
Col du Lautaret
(27.7 km / 3.1%)
Col du Galibier
(8.5km / 6.9%)
STAGE TWO

DISTANCE
Short: 84km / 2,467 Elevation
Long: 142km / 4,065 Elevation

MOUNTAINS
Col de Vars (last 4km)
(18.8km / 5.7%)
Cime de la Bonnette 
(22.9km / 6.9%)
STAGE THREE

DISTANCE
Short: 85km / 1,518 Elevation
Long: 150km / 2,854 Elevation

MOUNTAINS
Isola 2000
(16.1km / 7.1%)
Col de la Couillole
(15.7km / 7.1%)
STAGE FOUR

DISTANCE
Short: 61.4km / 1,411 Elevation
Long: 112km / 2,726 Elevation

MOUNTAINS
Col de Braus 
(10km / 6.6%)
Col de Turini 
(20.7km / 5.7%)

STAGE ONE - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5th 2024

The first stage of Cykelnerven 2024 starts in Briancon and is based on the 4th stage of the Tour de France 2024 route.

Riders will climb mountains Col du Lautaret and the famous Col du Galibier, with a daily distance of 62km and 1,763 meters of elevation for the short route, and 127km with 2,767 elevation for the long ride.

Ending the day in Vars (Col de Vars) for a well earned rest.


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STAGE TWO - THURSDAY, JUNE 6th 2024

The second stage of Cykelnerven International starts in Vars (Col de Vars), and is based on stage 19 of the Tour de France 2024.

Riders will firstly tackle the last 4 km of Col de Vars, Cime de la Bonnette and Auron (not a Tour de France climb, but up to our hotel). Like day one, riders will have a option of a short and long ride. The short ride will be 84km with 2,467 of elevation, the long ride will be 142km with 4,065 of elevation.

The ride ends in Auron, with beautiful views of the French alps in the glorious summer sun. Two days down, two to go!

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STAGE THREE - FRIDAY, JUNE 7th 2024

Stage three of Cykelnerven International is based on stages 19 and 20 of the 2024 Tour de France.

Starting in Auron, part of the Mercantour national park. Again, riders have the option of a short and long option for day three. Riders will be hitting mountains Isola 2000 (summit of TdF stage 19) and Col de la Couillole (summit finish of TdF stage 20), with a daily riding distance of 85km with 1,518 elevation for the short ride, and 150km with 2,854 elevation for the long ride.

Finishing in small village near Le Var river.

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STAGE FOUR - SATURDAY, JUNE 8th 2024

The fourth and final day of Cykelnerven International is based on stage 20 of the Tour de France.

Starting and ending in the beautiful seaside town Menton, riders will be taking on mountains Col de Castillon, Col de Braus and Col de Turini. With a daily distance of 61,4 km and 1,411 elevation for the short ride, and 112 km with 2,726 elepvation for the long ride.

Riders will return to Menton victorious to celebrate with a well earned beer!

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