Cycling race – Challenge Simon Atkinson
About
The Simon Atkinson Cycle Climb is one of the sporting highlights of the summer in La Rosière. Organised in partnership with the La Rosière ESF, this timed climb invites cyclists to take on the challenge of the ascent between Seez and the Place des Eucherts. Open to participants aged 16 and over, the event offers the chance to test yourself against both your own limits and those of others on an iconic route in the Haute-Tarentaise.
At the finish line, riders will be welcomed at the heart of the Fête des Clarines in a friendly and festive atmosphere, with refreshments, live music and encouragement from the crowd. The official results will be published on the resort’s website. A valid sports licence or proof of eligibility is required in accordance with current regulations.
Dates
Sunday 9 August 2026 from 9 am.
The non-timed race starts at 9am.
The timed race starts at 9.15am.
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- La Rosière Tourisme
- Website
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- Spoken languages
- English, French
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- Additional welcome information
- REGULATIONS AND PRACTICAL MODALITIES:
. The Simon Atkinson Challenge is organized by the La Rosière Tourist Office on Sunday, August 03, 2025.
. Registration is on site from 8.30 am and is closed 15 minutes before departure.
. The registration fee is at least € 10, the profits will be donated to the Médipôle de Savoie which fight againt cancer.
. Possibility to take part in the ascent without bib and timing. In hat case, electric bikes are allowed.
. The departure will be grouped.
. The riders must respect the rules of the road under penalty of disqualification.
. Wearing a helmet is mandatory.
- The competitor agrees to justify his physical aptitude to achieve the climb cyclist (medical certificate dating less than one year or license)
- Young people under the age of 18 must be dismissed at the FFC and supervised by a club or be in possession of a parental authorization.
The minimum age required to participate is 14 years old.
. The organization will provide a leading car and end of race to materialize and secure the event and a pair of rescuers in quad to intervene as soon as possible in case of problems.
. The organization will make all necessary arrangements for the safety and organization of this event (radio stations, first-aid workers, station doctors warned ...)
. The course is marked by white typo signs on a pink background, signalers will be present at each intersection to guide runners.
. A ranking will be made according to the attached rules:
1st, 2nd and 3rd scratch
1st, 2nd and 3rd woman scratch
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- Min age
- 14 yo
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- Pets welcomed
- No
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- Dates
- Sunday 9 August 2026 from 9 am.
The non-timed race starts at 9am.
The timed race starts at 9.15am.
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- Payment methods
- Cash