A race at the top!

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The entrance to cyclists in a mist that has taken possession of the reliefs. Top start of the Transmaurienne Vanoise, seven days of pure VTT In the heart of mythical valleys. A race apart, open to the greatest French competitors as foreigners, but also to all enthusiasts of mountain hiking with two wheels.

“It is an à la carte test with a very heterogeneous audience. We had Draisienne yesterday from 2 years old up to 12 years old. And then today, there is hiking and competition with the best in the world. We have Andreas Seewald, the world number 1 which is here this year,” said Ludovic Valentin, the organizer of the race.

On the ladies side, the French title holder for 2 years, Margot Moschetti, continues to race in mind. Eyes riveted on his front wheel, but not only. “It is a sport that I have always loved, an outdoor sport. It is a sport that I appreciate because we can go to magnificent places,” said the Frenchwoman.

A ride through the spectacular nature of the Haute-Maurienne Vanoise park, with the crossing of the famous Pont du Diable or a flash but exceptional crossing of the Fort de l'esseillon even in its undergrounds dating from 1815. We admire the panorama, but also the science of the steering of mountain bikers who defy rocky barriers, worthy of russian mountains: 60 km on the program during the day and 2 Elevation. “It's going to be strong for a first step, it's the longest of the week too, so we will have to manage and not get excited,” warned a participant.

A challenge that attracts more and more runners every year. A thousand for the 37th edition, 20% more than last year. The transmaurian or the sacred alliance between the bicycle and the mountain.