Every year, some passes are closed to traffic in the Hautes Alpes county to be dedicated to cyclists : A unique event in France !

- From 20 to 24 july 2009, ride safely some of most famoust passes in the Alps !

 That is free, open to everybody and without registration !

Thursday 23 july :
From 9am to 12am - Galibier pass (2645 m).
Reception with the Tourist Office of Serre Chevalier at the bottom : Information & supply

Friday 24 july :
From 9am to 12am - Col de l’Izoard (2361 m).
Reception with the Tourist Office of Briançon at the bottom : Information & supply
Participate also on the same day to the Cyclotouriste Vauban : Briançon > Izoard pass > Château-Queyras > Mont-Dauphin. Free !
Departure in the morning, up the Izoard pass (closed to the traffic from 9am to 12am, loop by Château-Queyras and arrival in Mont-Dauphin in the middle of the day. Activities for all the family on site !

And if you need more information on all the other passes concerned, visit the Hautes Alpes web site