Description

A climb full of twists and turns to pay homage to the sharp blade of the famous Opinel knife and its origins in the village of Albiez-Montrond.

Grimpée cycliste de l'OPINEL: bib pick-up and departure from Place de la Cathédrale, towards the Opinel traffic circle in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, arrival at Place Opinel, chief town of Albiez-Montrond.

The 15 km timed climb starts at the Opinel traffic circle in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, passes through the hamlet of Gévoudaz in front of the first knife factory, and finishes at Place Opinel, in the heart of the village of Albiez-Montrond.

Open to all. Information from the Opinel Museum.
Bibs available from 8:45 am, Place de la Cathédrale, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
Road start at 10am.
Intermediate sprint at Gévoudaz.
Vintage" category

Race open to unlicensed runners (M/F) aged +18 and to licensed runners (M/F) from the cadet category upwards.
Sports license or medical certificate required.

Each participant receives an Opinel knife.

Catering available in Albiez.

Opening

Monday 21 July at 8.45 am.

Prices

One price: 10 €.