STAGE 1 – Pal / Arinsal – La Massana

Thursday, 2 July

Distance 49km
Climbing 1440m

Max Stage Time 6h15 (Finish line will close at 15:15)

Intermediate Cut-off
13:45
La Massana
km 33.80

Start Location
Pal – Arinsal

Finish Location
La Massana

Unfortunately, we are unable to share the GPX files of the race routes, as parts of the course cross private land that is only accessible during the event with the corresponding permissions.

START TIMES

START BATCHElite MAElite WBCDEFGHI
START TIMES09:00:0009:020009:04:0009:06:0009:08:0009:10:0009:12:0009:14:0009:16:0009:18:0009:20:00
Start groups for Stage 1 will be allocated based on each team’s estimated riding time, as submitted by the team captain during the registration process.

All bicycles must be checked into the Bike Park no later than 17:15 after Stage 1 to allow for transport to the Stage 2 start location.
Please note that NO bicycles will be transported on the morning of Stage 2. Any bicycle not handed in before the deadline will not be transferred to the start area.

  

STARTFINISHACTIVITY​LOCATION​
8:00​17:00​Race officeLa Massana, Race Village​
7:00​7:50​Bike Park​La Massana, Race Village​
6:45​7:15​AnyósPark Shuttle to Race Village​Anyós Park ​
6:45​7:15​La Massana Shuttle to Race Village​La Massana ​
7:00​8:15​Gondola lift to Pal Arinsal​La Massana, Pl. Fontetes​
7.15​8:45​Race Village CoffeePal/Arinsal, Race Village​
7:15​9:00​Technical ServicePal/Arinsal, Race Village​
9:00​13:00​Tourism OfficeLa Massana, Pl. Fontetes​
09:00​​STAGE 1 STARTPal/Arinsal GrandValira Resorts​
10:00​17:00​Merchandise La Massana, Race Village​
11:00​18:00​Bike park – Bike wash​La Massana, Race Village​
11:20​​Approximate arrival time of the first riderLa Massana, Race Village​
​11:40​Elite Awards Ceremony La Massana, Race Village​
​15:15Finish line closureLa Massana, Race Village​
12:00​15:15​Post – Stage LunchLa Massana, Race Village​
12:00​17:00​Chill Zone​La Massana, Race Village​
12:30​17:30​Race Shuttle Service from Race Village to Anyós Park, La Massana, and back to Race Village ​La Massana, Shuttle point​
15:00​19:00​Tourism OfficeLa Massana, Pl. Fontetes​
​17:15​Bike transfer to Stage 2 StartLa Massana, Race Village​

DAILY CHECKLIST

GETTING TO STAGE 1 START

Please use the shuttle service from the pick-up point most convenient for you:
* Anyós Park Shuttle Point
* La Massana Shuttle Point

These are the same locations used in the Shuttle Service.

Participants are advised to arrive at the Race Village with sufficient time to collect their bicycle before proceeding to the gondola station with their bikes.

Gondola Access
Gondola access will be available from 07:00 to 08:15.

Gondola Location
Av. del Ravell, 4, AD400 La Massana

All riders must report to their designated start chute at least 15 minutes before their allocated start time.

AFTER STAGE 1


After crossing the finish line, please take your bicycle to the bike wash area, where the event team will clean it for you.

Participants can then make use of the post-stage services available in the Race Village, including refreshments, fruit, and recovery snacks.

If you have used the strip-stop service, please collect your bag from the designated collection area and change into your post-race clothing if required.

Participants who have purchased the massage service should visit the Massage Booking Tent to reserve an appointment time.

IMPORTANT – BIKE TRANSPORT FOR STAGE 2
All bicycles must be checked into the Bike Park no later than 17:15 to allow for transport to the Stage 2 start location.
Bicycles will not be transported on the morning of Stage 2, and any bike not handed in before the deadline will not be transferred.