Essential information for supporters
Starting Area
Restricted access
Access to the start point is forbidden for vehicles. Supporters are asked to go via the village of Wattwiller to the 3rd kilometre of the event, which takes just a few minutes by car. In Wattwiller, follow signs to Grand Ballon.
The Markstein
Crossroads of the courses
The cyclists pass through the Markstein two or three times depending on the course chosen. This mountain resort can be easily reached via Guebwiller and takes 45 minutes by car from Cernay. By using this route, you will avoid hampering hundreds of cyclists.
The Markstein
The only FEED ZONE authorised
Entrants are only allowed to get fresh supplies at the Markstein. Assistance at any other place will result in disqualification of the cyclist. This site makes it possible to provide assistance safely on the routes taken by the cyclists.
On the courses
In accordance with FFC rules
Following vehicles are not allowed at the event. FFC officials will disqualify any cyclists with a following vehicle. Controls of car registration numbers will be carried out at different places to identify following vehicles.
Finish point
Accessible via a mountain footpath
A steep and narrow mountain road, leading to a dead end without a car park, leads to the finish point. We advise supporters to leave their vehicle at the Vieil Armand car park. You can walk to the finish point from there in about 15 minutes, along a pleasant footpath.
Back in Cernay
Over a meal
When registering, and until the registration closing date, entrants can order as many meals as they require for supporters. A chance to share with friends the final high point of L’Alsacienne.
