15th Grimpée cycliste - On the road to Opinel

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.

Monday 21 July at 8.45 am.

One price: 10 €.

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