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Le Pilgrimage

Le Pilgrimage: a trail running & cycling journeys into the French Alps

The summit is our sanctuary, the trail our tribulation. Join us on Le Pilgrimage: a journey that will challenge you while you follow in the footsteps of our patron pilgrim Saint Roch.

You feel the air getting thinner, a majestic view comes into sight. Your spirit is elevated by the breathtaking routes and the comfort of a shared safe haven. Because what is a true pilgrimage without sharing stories and a well-deserved drink at the end?

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planned a gravel ride

August 28, 2025

Time

25h29m

Distance

232km

Speed

9.1km/h

Ascent

7,350m

Descent

7,350m
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July 22, 2025

Stage 3 leads us deep into borderland. Not just geographically, but historically too, across high ridges once patrolled by armies, now silent but still echoing the past. This is a long traverse through the military zones that once marked the frontlines between France and Italy.



We head out toward Brian

planned a gravel ride

August 28, 2025

Time

11h58m

Distance

101km

Speed

8.5km/h

Ascent

3,520m

Descent

3,520m
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July 22, 2025

The sound of the cowbell marks the official start of Le Pilgrimage. From basecamp Hotel Saint Roch, the journey begins with a steady off-road climb offering sweeping views over the Durance valley and the town of Briançon, the wider landscape that shapes today’s route.



You reach the Col de la Pousterle

planned a gravel ride

August 24, 2025

Time

13h18m

Distance

136km

Speed

10.3km/h

Ascent

3,140m

Descent

3,140m
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July 22, 2025

By now, this route has become a true Pilgrimage classic, not just for its landscapes, but for the stories it leaves behind.



In our first edition, rain and thunder rolled in as we climbed the Galibier, the summit hidden in thick mist. The year after, it was coated in ice, with sub-zero temperatures turning

planned a run

June 8, 2025

Time

10h53m

Distance

62.2km

Pace

10:29/km

Ascent

3,880m

Descent

3,880m
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June 2, 2025

Stage 3 of the Pilgrimage Trail is a long, demanding journey that culminates with an overnight stay at Refuge du Pelvoux (2,704 m). The day begins with a descent into the valley, passing the small yet impressive Cascade de la Pissette.



Passing through the village of Vallouise, you’ll cross the river and

planned a run

June 2, 2025

Time

5h08m

Distance

30.3km

Pace

10:09/km

Ascent

2,010m

Descent

2,010m
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June 2, 2025

You descend into the Vallouise valley, heading towards the Gyronde river. After crossing it, a climb begins towards the village of Bouchier, a small, remote hamlet tucked away on the mountainside, offering a glimpse of how alpine life once was. Take the opportunity to refill your water in one of the

planned a run

June 1, 2025

Time

5h02m

Distance

28.9km

Pace

10:26/km

Ascent

1,780m

Descent

1,780m
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June 2, 2025

The trail begins at basecamp and gently leads into the wooded surroundings of Vallon de Narreyroux. The path climbs gradually until the real ascent towards the Crête de Reychard begins. As you leave the forest, the slope steepens, offering early views over the Narreyroux valley. The trail traverses the

planned a gravel ride

August 13, 2024

Time

23h18m

Distance

232km

Speed

10.0km/h

Ascent

6,590m

Descent

6,590m
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August 12, 2024

Get ready for this self-supported two-day route. You'll ride towards the fortified town of Briançon and approach the Italian border via a winding gravel road. Once you cross the border at Montgenevre, you'll enter a different world, where time has stood still, passing through quiet valleys with abandoned

planned a gravel ride

August 12, 2024

Time

11h03m

Distance

98.3km

Speed

8.9km/h

Ascent

3,300m

Descent

3,300m
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August 12, 2024

Today, you will follow the gravel roads along some of the highlights of the Pays-des-Ecrins, one of France's most beautiful national parks. You'll tackle various climbs through the heart of the park, weaving in and out of valleys.



At the highest point of the largest climb, near the checkpoint, the gravel

planned a gravel ride

August 12, 2024

Time

12h07m

Distance

131km

Speed

10.8km/h

Ascent

2,930m

Descent

2,930m
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August 12, 2024

We can call this ride a classic. Last year, we experienced intense rain and thunderstorms on the climb of the Galibier, with the entire landscape shrouded in thick mist.



This year, the route returns, as we want to give our pilgrims the chance to enjoy the breathtaking views of the massifs.



Slowly but

planned a gravel ride

September 14, 2023

Time

10h30m

Distance

105km

Speed

10.0km/h

Ascent

2,890m

Descent

2,870m
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