Randonnée des diots

One last Sunday in August, Savoyard style. From mountain biking to road cycling or hiking, everyone finds their perfect fit here. With routes for every taste and diots to bring people together, the Randonnée des Diots is more than a sporting event: it's a well-oiled tradition.

What you'll find on site:

• 4 road routes (from 25 to 100 km, with up to 1800 m of elevation gain) for every pair of legs, seasoned or not;
• 2 challenging mountain bike trails (25 and 32 km – up to 770 m of elevation gain) for off-road enthusiasts;
• 1 accompanied 12 km walk to get some fresh air without working up too much of a sweat;
• Refreshment stops along the route and a good hot meal at the finish, with the winning combo: diot + polente.

Route spotlight:

You don't come here to show off, you come to ride or walk… and to eat well. The cycling circuits open the doors to the Combe de Savoie, with rolling or decidedly mountainous roads depending on the option you choose: from a gentle warm-up to the XXL version, it's up to you to plan your day.

Mountain bikers will love the trails around La Ravoire, set against a picture-postcard landscape of rolling hills.

As for walkers, head out on a route to be enjoyed in accompanied hiking mode, so you can chat away while taking in the scenery. Whether you're in lycra or shorts, trainers or cleats, the meet-up is at La Ravoire. And this time, you're allowed to ride for the food.

3 (very) good reasons to come:

• Treat yourself to routes that breathe Savoie and look like nothing else but this corner of paradise between Chambéry, lake and mountains;
• Sit down at the finish in front of a well-loaded, well-deserved plate, without having to choose between sport and comfort;
• Take part in a warm event organised by passionate CTR members, rooted in the region since 1978, and maybe head home with a prize drawn by lot (if you have better luck than on the mountain, weather-wise).