A climb full of twists and turns to pay homage to the sharp blade of the famous Opinel knife and to its origins in the village of Albiez-Montrond.
Grimpée cycliste de l'OPINEL: bib pick-up and departure from Place du Champ de foire, 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 du Champ de foire, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. Road start at 10am. Intermediate sprint at Gévoudaz.
Race open to unlicensed runners (M/F) over 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.
Ouverture
Sunday 21 July at 8.45 am.
Tarifs
One price: 10 €.
Contact et accès Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne -> Place Opinel Albiez Chef-lieu 73300 Albiez-Montrond Savoie (73)
