La Tricolore by Sundgauvienne 2027

« When the sun goes doooown » 🎶

Well, nothing to do with the hit by Lady Gaga, the Sundgau is a corner of Alsace where the hills stretch all the way to the Swiss 🇨🇭 and German 🇩🇪 borders. It’s here, in the heart of the Three Borders region, that you’ll meet up in May for the Sundgauvienne 🚴. Still young but already firmly established among the major early-season cycling events, this cyclosportive is perfect for training and gauging your early-season level 👏. 

We guarantee it: the Sundgauvienne is an ode to the gentle nature of the Haut-Rhin 📍. Whether you’re a competitor or a leisure rider, you’re in the right place. Between forests, mountains and valleys, you’ll ride through a truly splendid natural setting 😍. Starting from the town of Hégenheim, the peloton sets off to conquer the Sundgau, this “southern territory” whose name comes from Alemannic 🤓. Huh? Aleman-what? 🤨 We’ll explain: Alemannic is a group of Upper German dialects 👆. The name Sundgau can be broken down into two parts: Sund meaning “south,” and Gau meaning “territory” 🗺️. The Sundgau is therefore bordered by Switzerland to the south, the Rhine Valley to the east and the Territory of Belfort . Now that you know it all, you’re ready to take on this place! 👊 Two routes are available, depending on your desire and your fitness level 💪. You can choose between a “Rando” format of 59 km and 990 mD+ or a race of 130 km and 2,100 mD+ 📈. You’ll pass through charming spots like Liebenswiller, Oltingue, Wolschwiller or Oberlarg. Keep your eyes wide open and lift your head! 👀 It’s not every day you’ll experience this (but still watch your handlebars 🥴). And since every effort deserves its reward, a post-race meal will be waiting for you—just the thing to regain your strength and toast with your riding buddies 😋.

The Sundgauvienne is also a unifying event, a shot of energy for the whole region ⚡️. By attracting cyclists, companions and curious onlookers, it shines a spotlight on South Alsace and energizes its villages. Hotels fill up, restaurants are packed, terraces come alive 🍻. It’s a chance to meet enthusiasts like you and build connections 🔗. And if you want to extend the adventure after you’ve hung up your helmet, head to the Wolschwiller biological reserve, in the heart of the Alsatian Jura, for a walk in absolute calm 🌱. The more curious will go as far as the Wiesendamm promenade, or push on to Mulhouse, only 35 km away, to discover the Train Museum which holds the largest railway collection in Europe 🚂. Perfect for breaking out of your daily routine, right? 😆

So, ready to pedal at the crossroads of worlds? 🫡