GFNY Lourdes Tourmalet
On the long course of GFNY Lourdes Tourmalet, you leave Lourdes and its Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Lourdes quickly behind to tackle 60km with a series of 800m-high and 600m-high cols along the foothills of the Pyrenees. Cap de Germs, Col de la Saoucede, Col de Palomieres, Couret d'Asque and La Bouchette are Ardennes-like climbs that serve as a precursor of what is to follow.
At 75km, you begin the climb up Col d'Aspin: 12km long, 800m of elevation gain, a maximum steepness of 10% and topping out at 1493m. Aspin is a Tour de France legend and has been used no less than 71 times.
After the descent off Col d'Aspin, you start climbing again. Now you are racing on one of the holy cycling grounds: the 2115m-high Col du Tourmalet. The climb from Sainte-Marie-de-Campan on the western side is 17.1km long and gains 1267m with an average gradient of 7.4% and a maximum of 11%.
From the top of Col du Tourmalet, you have a 34km descent followed by 13km of slight downhill and flat cycling. Find a group to work with for this final stretch back to Lourdes to navigate the headwinds. Back in Lourdes, the post-race celebrations await you.
LONG COURSE IS A COMPETITION: Only the finishers of the long course are eligible for category rankings and Overall and Podium awards. If you want to race and be ranked in your category, you must complete the long course. Top 10% of finishers in each age group earn a spot in the Qualifier Corral at every GFNY World event.
Long : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36816242
Medium : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36835929
Discover what we have in registration for you :
Each event offers 2 courses:
- A long, timed, classified course
- An unclassified medium timed course to discover the world of GFNY France
And always included in your registration:
The official jersey : Each runner will receive the official GFNY jersey, which will be the official outfit of the race. Designed in Italy, this jersey combines style and performance.
Timekeeping : All cyclosportives are timed. Each participant receives a frame plate fitted with a personal timing chip. Results are available in real time in the finish area on race day, and can be consulted online afterwards.
Aidstation, safety and mechanical support : Each participant will receive a wristband with the number of the hotline to contact in case of need. Motorbike support and rescue teams will be on hand to ensure your safety throughout the race. In addition, a mechanical support service will be available to carry out repairs before and during the event.
Your finisher's medal : Every participant who finishes a GFNY will receive a medal, regardless of the distance covered.
Your different medals : By participating in three GFNY events during the year, you will receive the exclusive GFNY 3X 2025 finisher medal. Over the course of your cycling career, if you finish 10, 20, 30 or 40 GFNY events, you will be honored with the prestigious GFNY 10X, 20X, 30X or 40X finisher medals.
Post-race meal
Your meal is included in your registration, regardless of the distance covered.
| Friday | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 13:00 |
Supported group rides for GFNY Club members, Campers and VIP ticket holders |
Palais des Congrès |
| Saturday | Activity | Location |
| 10:00 - 13:00 |
Supported group rides for GFNY Club members, Campers and VIP ticket holders |
Palais des Congrès |
| 9:00 - 19:00 | Expo & Paquet pick up | Palais des Congrès |
| Sunday | Activity | Location |
| 5:30 - 6:30 | Paquet pick up | Palais des Congrès |
Globalement m / f
18 à 34 m / f
35 à 39 m / f
40 à 44 m / f
45 à 49 m / f
50 à 54 m / f
55 à 59 m / f
60 à 64 m / f
65 à 69 m / f
70 à 74 m / f
75 à 79 m / f
80+ m / f
