MORE DIRECT ROUTE TO LE BETTEX

The last but good alternative to the two longer routes on the 2nd stage is this option of 66 km with 1,365 meters of elevation gain. Like the other two routes, we end our ride by climbing Le Bettex; the end of the 15th Tour de France stage. You should not underestimate the compressed two climbs - and you should see the four stages as the overall challenge. Our recommendation is that it is primarily riders in Group 3 who should choose the stage.

The route is still well hilly, and differs solely in that the riders do not ride the bonus mountain from Les Gets and up the back of the COL DE JOUX PLANE. This challenge is skipped as a really good disposition to be able to get through stages 3 and 4, which offer plenty of mountains and challenging climbs.