L’Étape Australia by Tour de France

Today you will be collected from Canberra airport mid morning, before transferring to your premium accommodation in the Snowy Mountains.

While you check in and freshen up our professional mechanic will set up your bike to ensure everything is running smoothly ahead of tomorrows event.

This afternoon will be at your leisure to explore the beautiful Snowy Mountain surrounds.

After breakfast this morning please make your way to the start line one hour prior to your allocated time to take on the challenge of L’Etape Australia.

Riders on both the Race and the Ride will start and finish in Jindabyne.

The Race will take riders from Jindabyne to Rocky Plains, Berridale, the King of the Mountain sections at Col de Beloka and Col de Kosciuszko, descending back to Jindabyne. The Race route is 170km long with a 3,000m height gain, with the long decent. The Race will have four Food Zones and two Energy Zones.

The Ride will follow the same route as the Race but will return to Jindabyne after Col de Beloka to finish at the L’Étape Australia Village, which is located on the banks of Lake Jindabyne. The Ride is 108km with a 1,600m height gain. The Ride will have two Food Zones and one Energy Zone.

The Finish for both the Race and the Ride in Jindabyne will bring the riders, supporters and the local community together in a festive atmosphere with Matt Keenan calling in the riders as they cross the line.

All the social, logistical and administrative activities will be concentrated in the L’Étape Australia Village at Banjo Patterson Park in Jindabyne.

This morning, enjoy a relaxing breakfast before checkout.

Our mechanic will be on site to assist your bike pack down before a midday departure to Canberra airport for your return flight.