The Cyclo Portes du Soleil - 136 km is the long road option at the Cyclosportive des Portes du Soleil, beginning in Champéry in the Dents du Midi region. This event is for cyclists aged 16 and up, with close to 1,000 participants anticipated for the entire event. A gravel route and a shorter road route are also part of the program, accommodating both beginners and more experienced riders.
The long road course covers approximately 138 km with about 2,535 m of elevation gain. Participants will ride through the Valaisan, French, and Vaud sections of Chablais, extending beyond the Dents du Midi region and across the broader Portes du Soleil area, situated between the Lake Geneva region and the mountains. The required equipment includes a fastened hard-shell helmet, basic repair tools, sustenance, and a charged mobile phone with emergency contacts.