The road cycling events of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be held on Saturday August 3 and Sunday August 4, 2024, promising a spectacular weekend. This Saturday, the men will race a 273 km loop, while the women will take on a 158 km route on Sunday. As the route passes through some of the most emblematic sites in the Ile-de-France region, it would be a shame to miss them.
In Paris, cyclists will tackle the famous Butte Montmartre hill, with three passages scheduled each day. The route includes an 18.4 km loop to the north of the capital, with a finish at the Trocadéro, fully accessible to the public without tickets.
Before reaching this Paris loop, the riders will have crossed the left bank of Paris, as well as the towns of Montrouge, Issy-les-Moulineaux and Meudon. They will then continue on to the Yvelines and Essonne regions.
In the Yvelines region, cyclists will pass through Viroflay, Versailles, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the Versailles plain, the Mauldre valley, the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome, and the Chevreuse valley. Athletes will also have to tackle obstacles such as the Côte des Gardes and the climb up to Dampierre-en-Yvelines.
Don't forget to check out the many traffic and parking restrictions scheduled for Saturday, August 3, to make sure you don't get stuck.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Cycling traffic restrictions this weekend
Cycling is in the spotlight this weekend, August 3 and 4, 2024, with a route through Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Essonne and Yvelines. Find out more about the traffic restrictions in place to ensure you don't get stuck in your car, as well as the 13 bus routes that will be interrupted on this occasion. [Read more]
The following day, Sunday August 4, the women will cover a 158 km route passing mainly through the Yvelines: Viroflay, Versailles, the Guyancourt national golf course, and the Chevreuse valley, including sites such as theVaux de Cernay abbey and Magny-les-Hameaux. They will then join Paris via Versailles. Here again, restrictions are expected.
The men's road race will start at 11 a.m. from the Eiffel Tower, with the finish scheduled for around 5 p.m. The women's race will start at 2.30pm and finish at 6.30pm.
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The ascent to the Meudon observatory is a formidable test, with a gradient of up to 15%. The Olympic peloton will cross this obstacle at the start and finish of the race.
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The men will pass through the Avenue de Paris in Versailles, under the windows of Louis XIV's château. The Place d'Armes offers an ideal vantage point from which to watch the platoon circle the building.
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The area around the velodrome, built 10 years ago, will provide a symbolic vantage point. The public can access it via Urbanloop capsules, free of charge during the Olympic Games.
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The summit of Châteaufort, reached after a climb of 900 m at 6%, is a favorite spot for Jacques Anquetil nostalgics. It was here that the five-time winner forged his successes in the Grand Prix des Nations.
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The climb up rue des Martyrs, a dry 400 m climb at 5.5%, is ideal for watching the peloton break down. The Place Lino-Ventura is an excellent place to set up camp.
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The steep, technical climb up rue Lepic is a major challenge on the route. The Place Blanche opposite the Moulin Rouge or in front of the Café des Deux Moulins are perfect spots to watch the cyclists in action. The ascent of the famous Montmartre hill should give the athletes a hard time.
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The climb up boulevard Serrurier offers a long, plunging view of the peloton. The stairway to rue des Lilas is an excellent vantage point.
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The lawn overlookingAvenida Simon-Bolivar offers an ideal view. Although the runners will pass by at high speed, it's a perfect spot for a bucolic day.
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The Place du Carrousel, with its perfect view of the Louvre Pyramid and the cobblestones, is an excellent place to watch the runners speed by. The Cour Napoléon offers plenty of space to set up.
Don't miss these impressive events and enjoy this unique spectacle by supporting the athletes along their route through Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Dates and Opening Time
From August 3, 2024 to August 4, 2024
Location
Paris
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75001 Paris 1
Prices
Free
Paris 2024 Olympics: Cycling traffic restrictions this weekend
