The Haute Route 2012 set off on August 19 from the English Garden, right in the heart of Geneva, and finished once again in Nice, on its renowned Promenade des Anglais, on August 25.
The concept of the Haute Route has remained unchanged, and the goal of the 500 riders is to cross the Alps from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean in 7 timed stages, through the legendary passes of the Alps and in complete safety.
The Haute Route, the highest and toughest cyclosportive in the world, has highlighted the passes that have shaped the legend of cycling.
Once again, the Haute Route 2012 was a unique human and sporting adventure for the 600 participants who started from Geneva (the maximum number set by the organizers). From 33 different nationalities, the participants overcame language barriers to celebrate their passion for cycling, sharing intense moments together in the magnificent setting of the Alps. Covering a total of 780 km and 21,000 meters of positive elevation gain, the atmosphere in the peloton was incredible in each town and resort crossed by the event.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF THE HAUTE ROUTE
Individual Men
1 Peter Pouly, FRA
2 Michel Chocol, FRA
3 Benjamin Blaugrund, USA
Individual Women
1 Emma Pooley, GBR
2 Alexandra Louison, FRA
3 Marianne Kern, SUI
Teams
1 Team No Limit
2 Kenyan Riders
3 Team – Tempo Sport Exerciences
Photo credit: Manu Molle
