In 2027, the Haute-Savoie and the Mont-Blanc country become the world capital of Biking. From 24 5 September 2027 AugustThe region hosts the UCI Cycling World Championships Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc — an unprecedented event in the history of sport. To enjoy it away from the crowds, you need a quiet base camp: 7 minutes from Chamonix, in the hamlet of Lavancher, theHotel Jeu de Paume is ideally located, less than 30 minutes from the race venues of the Mont Blanc region.
2027 Cycling World Championships: an extraordinary event in Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc
For the first time, around twenty UCI World Championships are all gathered at a single event. It is quite simply the biggest cycling event ever organized: more than 10 athletes coming from federations all over the world, nearly 300 world championship titles to distribute, and a dozen competition venues mainly located in Haute-Savoie, in the French Alps.
- Dates From August 24 to September 5, 2027
- 5 Olympic disciplines Road cycling, mountain biking, BMX racing, track cycling and paracycling
- Iconic sites Sallanches and Domancy, in the heart of the Mont Blanc region
- Track events : at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome, near Paris
The Domancy coast, less than 30 minutes from the hotel
The highlight of the road races will take place on the legendary Domancy coast, now renamed "Route Bernard Hinault". It was here, in Sallanches, that the Badger won the world championship title in 1980, on one of the most feared climbs of the cycling French. For enthusiasts, seeing the best runners on the planet compete there again will be a historic moment.
Good news: Sallanches, Domancy, and the Mont Blanc region are only about a 30-minute drive from Le Lavancher. This means you can follow the races during the day and then return to the tranquility of the high-altitude forests in the evening, far from the hustle and bustle of the race areas. A rare balance during an event of this scale.
Chamonix and the Mont Blanc valley, a land of cycling
Well beyond 2027, the Chamonix valley remains an exceptional playground for enthusiasts of Biking, on roads as well as in the mountains. Cyclists will find some of the most beautiful cols the Alps, regularly used by major races, including the Tour de France :
- Col des Montets et Forclaz pass, at the gates of Switzerland
- Aravis Pass, col de la Colombière et Croix-Fry passvery close
- La valley cycle path, ideal for families along the Arve
- Superb routes Mountain biking and gravel biking departing directly from Lavancher
Whether you come to ride or simply for the atmosphere, the region combines sporting challenges with breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc massif. Find all our activity ideas in our "Chamonix in Summer" guide.
Stay at Jeu de Paume during the 2027 World Championships: our tips
A global event is attracting visitors from all over the world: accommodation in the valley will be in high demand during this period. Here are our recommendations for a relaxing stay:
- Book early business bedroom : end of August 2027 will spread quickly throughout the valley.
- Recover after exertion (or after a day of racing) at spa with outdoor jacuzzifacing the Mont Blanc massif.
- Treat yourself at the table at the gourmet restaurant The Rosebud or on the terrace The Lavancher Table.
- Entrust the organization to our concierge : access to sites, routes and good deals in the valley.
F.A.Q
When will the 2027 Cycling World Championships take place?
The UCI Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Cycling World Championships take place from August 24 to September 5, 2027, in Haute-Savoie and the Mont-Blanc region.
Where in Haute-Savoie will the 2027 World Championships events take place?
Most of the events take place at a dozen venues in Haute-Savoie, particularly around Sallanches and Domancy, in the heart of the Mont Blanc region. The track events are held at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome, near Paris.
Where to stay near the 2027 Cycling World Championships?
The hotel Jeu de PaumeLocated in the hamlet of Lavancher, between Chamonix and Argentière, it is less than 30 minutes from the race venues of the Mont Blanc region. It is a peaceful base camp, ideal for following the event and then relaxing in the evening.
Is it possible to cycle around Chamonix?
Yes. The Chamonix valley offers mythical mountain passes (Montets, Forclaz, Aravis, Colombière), a cycle path along the Arve river and numerous mountain biking and gravel routes, for all levels, facing the Mont Blanc massif.
What is the connection between the Domancy coast and the Tour de France?
The Domancy climb, near Sallanches, is an iconic cycling ascent, featured in major races. Bernard Hinault was crowned world champion there in 1980; it is now named "Route Bernard Hinault".
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