Held every two years, the Brevet de Randonneur des Alpes is a 225 kilometre cycling event with 4,650 metres of climbing - starting in Vizille, near Grenoble, at 5:30am with 84 kilometres of climbing to the 2,646 metre Col du Galibier. The route then takes a rider over the 1,566 metre Col du Telegraphe, 1638 metre Col du Mollard and 2067 metre Col de la Croix de Fer. There is also a 230 kilometre option with 4,900 metres of climbing. (less info)