France · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Belledonne)
Échappée Belle Traversée Intégrale
Distance
42 km
Date
August 22, 2026
Entry fee
52 EUR
€ / km
€1.24
Alpine monster across Belledonne: huge vertical, technical ridges, and a true French suffer-classic.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
2790m
D+/KM
66.43m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Logistics
Nearest airport
Grenoble (GNB) / Lyon (LYS) / Geneva (GVA)
Notes
Start: ~1–2 hrs to Belledonne/Isère valley start towns (route-dependent) / Public transport: decent to Grenoble/Chambéry + taxi/shuttle last-mile / Accommodation: limited in small mountain towns; base in Grenoble/Chambéry—book early
Last checked: February 17, 2026Official Website →
