Am I Ready for the Haute Route?

"This is a tough question to answer, and only you really know what you are capable of. That being said, here is some information to help you make your decision:

- If you want to start with a 3-day event, what we can already tell you is that it would be two stages in a mountainous environment (between 100 and 140 km) and 2500 -3500 m+.

- If it is your first experience and you have not had enough time to train, you can still enjoy the multi-day experience with the Haute Route 3-day Compact format. (between 80-100km by stage) and between 1500 and 2500 m+.

 Of course, you need to have done a minimum of training and be used to a mountainous route.

Every rider has a different objective: to win, to be in the first 30 riders, to finish or to participate with friends. Each adventure is different!

On some 3-day Haute Route events, riders will be able to choose between riding the Original course or riding the Compact course which will feature shorter distances and less climbing on each stage. Introduced to allow a broader range of riders to experience the Haute Route, the Compact courses will provide the same experience as the Original courses but will allow riders with less training and preparation to complete a course that is more accessible and less demanding. The perfect introduction to the Haute Route, riders will be able to make the most of their experience with nearly the same level of premium services both on and off the bike, without having to worry about completing the full Original course if prepared enough for it."