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LOGO-FORESTCIME-2020
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26-27-28 JUNE 2026
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26-27-28 JUNE 2026

HEALTH PROTOCOL
ROADBOOK

REGISTRATION

STAGES

ENTRANCE FEE

INFORMATION

CHALLENGE

RULES

CONTACT

RESULTS

FOREST'CIME REGISTRATION WILL BE REOPENED !
limited to 30 riders

REGISTRATION
PHOTOS - STAGE 1
PHOTOS - STAGE 2
PHOTOS - STAGE 3

Presentation

Hello and welcome to this the 12th edition of the FOREST’CIME organised by the association “La Forestière”. It is our aim, through this event, to satisfy your vision of what cycling should be. During the three days of the Forest’Cime you will find a festive atmosphere and a sense of solidarity among cyclists, plus of course a certain spirit of light-hearted rivalry. In my opinion, these values found in all areas of sport are to be encouraged. It is through these values that the individual effort is rewarded in a collective context and it is within this spirit that we have drafted the route for this year’s event that will take you through some awesome countryside, much of which was highlighted on the 13th and 19th stages of the 2023 Tour de France, including the impressive Grand Colombier climb. You will be fully supported from the start on Friday 26th June to the finish of the sportive 3-days later by an experienced team of volunteers, who will help you get the most from the event. You will also be accompanied during the three stages by members of the “La Forestière’s” team of riders, the ambassadors of our association.
Philippe Gindre
Philippe GindrePrésident of the FORESTIERE organisation
Discover the flyer

Starting at the gateway to the HAUT-JURA REGIONAL NATURE PARK, the FOREST’CIME CHALLENGEtakes its name from its exceptional route through the mountains of Ain and Jura, featuring renowned mountain passes dominated by the majestic summits of the fir trees.
It is a multi-stage cycling event that starts and finishes in the town of Arbent, near Oyonnax, a city now well known for its Pro D2 rugby team.

The Forest’Cime Challenge is the perfect cyclosportive to prepare for your major summer objectives such as the Haute Route Alpes or Pyrénées, the Marmotte Granfondo, or other famous cyclosportives across France — but without the pressure of constant timing.
Let yourself be guided by an experienced organization with over 34 years of expertise, notably as the organizer of the UCI Forestière MTB event, which attracts hundreds of participants each year.

The Forest’Cime Challenge is a unique and friendly event, offering three unforgettable days of mid-mountain cyclingat your own pace, with non-timed liaison sections and timed climbs, all tailored to your level thanks to two all-inclusive options at a single price:

PERFORMER CHALLENGE – 3 STAGES
DISCOVERY CHALLENGE – 3 STAGES

The Forest’Cime Challenge is an all-inclusive experience, featuring accommodation in a high-quality facility, meals designed specifically for cyclists, gourmet feed zones, and efficient, secure logistics — everything a rider needs for optimal recovery and enjoyment.

 

Performer Challenge ranking

On the final stage, the Forest’Cime rewards the top 3 riders in each category of the Challenge Performeur by adding together the times of the mountain time trialsFondo on Saturday.
Only the Challenge Performeur is concerned by this ranking. There is no award for the small format Discovery Challenge.

All participants who complete the Performer and Discovery stages within the set times will be awarded the Finisher medal.

Age categories :
18 – 29 years – cat C
30 – 39 years – cat D
40 – 49 years – cat E
50 – 59 years – – cat F
60 – 69 years – cat G
+ over 70 – cat H

Ladies all categories

Stages:

  • Friday, June 26, 2026: Arbent (01) → Boost Center – Hauteville Plateau (01)
    PERFORMER CHALLENGE –
    DISCOVERY CHALLENGE –

  • Saturday, June 27, 2026: Hauteville Plateau (01) → Hauteville Plateau (01)
    PERFORMER CHALLENGE –
    DISCOVERY CHALLENGE –

  • Sunday, June 28, 2026: Hauteville-Lompnes Plateau (01) → Arbent (01)
    PERFORMER CHALLENGE –
    DISCOVERY CHALLENGE –

Routes currently under validation – updates coming soon…

At each stage, timed sections, often located on a climb or mountain pass, allow riders to challenge themselves and push their limits.

These times are then used to establish the Performer Challenge classification by category.

               

ROADBOOK 2023

Stages details

STEP 1
114 km / 160 KM

Welcome to the Haut Jura
Arbent - Centre nautique de Bellecin
Visit
01

STEP 2
GRANFONDO
161 KM / 112 KM

Cyclosportive en terre d'émeraude
Orgelet - Orgelet
Visit
01-39

STEP 3
112 KM /143 KM

Conquering the Revermont mountains
Visit
39-01

Informations

PRE-EVENT

An unguarded public car park is available to cyclists at the Espace Loisirs d’Arbent (Site of the event start).  We advise you not to leave anything of value in your vehicle. The organisation denies any responsibility in the case of theft from your vehicles or accidents.

Event numbers are to be collected with the goody bag at the “Espace Loisirs” Leisure complex in Arbent, the address is Avenue du Général Andréa, 01100 Arbent – France.
Collection times are Thursday 25th June 17.00 – 19.00 and Friday 26th June 07.30 – 08.30.

DURING THE EVENT

The organisation will take care of all the logistical requirements during the event including your personal bags (both your day sacks (including kit that you may require during each stage) and luggage that will be labelled on the Friday morning with your name and your race number and you will be given an ID bracelet that MUST be worn throughout the event. Your bags will be transferred by our team of dedicated volunteers between the different accommodation sites.

The ID bracelet is your identification bracelet for the entire event. It identifies you during the event and allows you to retrieve bags, bikes etc and to access the various activities laid on by the organisation (swimming pool, massages, restaurant etc.)

Maximum number of bags per person: 2

Maximum permitted weight: 20 kg (bags of maximum 90 litres cap.)

At the end of each stage and overnight, your bike will be stored in a secure bike park as per your ID bracelet. You will need to show your ID bracelet to recover your bike the following morning.

Overnight in Plateau d’Hauteville ( Hauteville Lompnes), in the AIN, at the BOOST ATHLETES’ CENTER.

Features

Sport-specific meals.
Closed and secure Bike park.
Relaxation and recovery area (massage)
Sheets and towels are provided.

 
Address
Centre européen de stages et séjours sportifs 
185 chemin de lésines
01100 PLATEAU D’HAUTEVILLE

FRANCE

 

PRE-EVENT
 
An unguarded public car park is available to cyclists at the Oyonnax Charles Mathon Stadium (site of the start of the event).  We advise you not to leave anything of value in your vehicle.  The organisation disclaims any responsibility in case of theft or accidents.
 
DURING THE EVENT
 
The organisation will take care of all the logistical requirements during the event including:
Your personal bags (with kit that you may require during the event) will be identified on Friday morning with your own individual identification bracelet ID and transferred by our teams to the different places of accommodation.
 
The ID bracelet is your identification bracelet for the entire event.  It identifies you during the race and allows you to retrieve bags, bikes etc and to access the various activities laid on by the organisation (pool, restaurant etc …)
 
After each stage, your bags can be collected from a secure store room.
And the following morning, before the start of the stage you drop off your bags at the same secure store room, as follows:
 
Saturday morning from 6:30 am to 7am
Sunday morning: 6:30 am to 7 am
 
Maximum number of bags per person: 2
Weight: 20 kg (bag 90 L max)
 
In the evening, your bikes will be stored in a secure bike park as per the number on your ID bracelet. You will need to show your ID bracelet to recover your bike the following morning.
Stage 1 and 2 : Accommodation is on site at the finish of stage 2.
Address
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Entries (Fee for the 3 days - All inclusive)

Half-board accommodation for two nights. Feed station supplies, designated section timing, transfer of bags,
relaxation area, free massage, bike park, goody bag


Before 31 December 2024 – Early bird booking free

Individual 420 €uros
(registration* 410 € + 10 registration fee)

Group 390 €uros (Group rate, minimum 5 cyclists)
(registration* 380 € + 10 registration fee)

1 january 2025 to 15 june 2025

Individual 450 €
(registration* 440 € + 10 registration fee)

Group 420 €uros(Group rate, minimum 5 cyclists)
(registration* 410 € + 10 registration fee)

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Individual assurance option: 5 € per day 
Sportsconnect cancellation option:
9 % of the registration fee + 1 € management fees

* Registration fees www.sportsnconnect.com

REGISTRATION
Registration is online at https://www.sportsnconnect.com/.
Entries can be made individually or in groups.
For group entries, each rider must quote the GROUP NAME and pay individually.
The organisers will manually check each group and
validate group entries once the 5th member has paid.
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ENTRIES

Registration by mail with individual paper or group registration only.
Payment by cheque or bank transfer
OPEN

1 REGISTRATION = 1 ROSTI JERSEY FOR FREE*

Collector Jersey 2024

With your REGISTRATION, get a free SHORT SLEEVE JERSEY by ROSTI (2023 supplier to the AG2R Citroen pro World Tour team) at the event HQ.

You are invited to wear this collector’s jersey for the second stage of the Forest’cime.

For all entries after 15th may 2026 participants will receive either the official 2025 Forest’cime jersey or the 2024 collector’s jersey depending on the sizes and stocks available.

SHOP / Collector's Jersey

Jersey : 69 € incl.

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 Health protocol covid 19

Reminder to all participants : 

1.PCR test or vaccination certificate not mandatory.

2. In case of  any symptoms related to covid-19, please inform the organisation.

3.Participants are invited to download and activate the « All anti-Covid ».

 4.Respect the wearing of a mask covering the nose, mouth and chin continuously. The mask must be a general public mask with a filtration rate of more than 90% or a surgical mask, and in perfect integrity. 

5.Respect the physical distance, respect the markings on the ground.

6.Respect the flow to avoid grouping.

7.Respect the rules of hygiene in force, which are

Frequent cleaning of hands (disinfectant gel available at the various stations): 

  • On arrival in the establishment and/or before departure.
  • Before resuming the course when the participant has gone to the toilet.
  • Before and after the meal, when this is authorised.
  • At the end of the course and/or on leaving the facility.
  • Cough or sneeze into your elbow or into a disposable handkerchief.
  • Do not spit on the different areas or during the course.
  • Use a single-use handkerchief and dispose of it in a waste bin. 
  • Do not touch your face.
  • Have your own personalised water bottle and never share your water bottle with anyone outside your household.
  • Have your own personal equipment (clothes, shoes, socks, etc.). 
  • Have a spare mask per day (change every 4 hours or in case of rain). Masks will be available at different stations between arrival and departure.
  • Respect the direction of traffic on the premises with indications.

During the event

  • The mask can be removed after the start, during the race, participants are exempt from wearing a mask. On arrival at the refreshment points, the mask must be worn correctly. In addition, hydro-alcoholic gel dispensers will be available at each feed point.
  • In compliance with the barrier gestures, the refreshment service will be carried out by the volunteer teams. Once the event has resumed, the mask can be removed again. 
  • As soon as the finish line is crossed, a mask must be put back on and the direction of traffic must be followed to leave the finish area. 

Other information: 

Due to covid-19 regulations, the showers will be closed on the day of the finish at the Mathon stadium, so please provide your own toilet facilities.

PRE-EVENT
 

An unguarded public car park is available to cyclists at the Espace Loisirs d’Arbent 7MHH+Q9R Arbent (site of the start of the event).  We advise you not to leave anything of value in your vehicle.  The organisation disclaims any responsibility in case of theft or accidents.

Number collection: Espace Loisirs d’Arbent – Av. du Général Andréa, 01100 Arbent – 7MHH+Q8 Arbent
Collection times: Thursday 5pm – 7pm and Friday 7.30am – 9am
 
 
DURING THE EVENT
 
The organisation will take care of all the logistical requirements during the event including:
Your personal bags (with kit that you may require during the event) will be identified on Friday morning with your own individual identification bracelet ID and transferred by our teams to the different places of accommodation.
 
The ID bracelet is your identification bracelet for the entire event.  It identifies you during the race and allows you to retrieve bags, bikes etc and to access the various activities laid on by the organisation (pool, restaurant etc …)
 
Maximum number of bags per person: 2
Weight: 20 kg (bag 90 L max)
 
In the evening, your bikes will be stored in a secure bike park as per the number on your ID bracelet. You will need to show your ID bracelet to recover your bike the following morning.
Stage 1 and 2 : Accommodation is on site at the finish of stage 2.
Address
 
PRE-EVENT
 
An unguarded public car park is available to cyclists at the Oyonnax Charles Mathon Stadium (site of the start of the event).  We advise you not to leave anything of value in your vehicle.  The organisation disclaims any responsibility in case of theft or accidents.
 
DURING THE EVENT
 
The organisation will take care of all the logistical requirements during the event including:
Your personal bags (with kit that you may require during the event) will be identified on Friday morning with your own individual identification bracelet ID and transferred by our teams to the different places of accommodation.
 
The ID bracelet is your identification bracelet for the entire event.  It identifies you during the race and allows you to retrieve bags, bikes etc and to access the various activities laid on by the organisation (pool, restaurant etc …)
 
After each stage, your bags can be collected from a secure store room.
And the following morning, before the start of the stage you drop off your bags at the same secure store room, as follows:
 
Saturday morning from 6:30 am to 7am
Sunday morning: 6:30 am to 7 am
 
Maximum number of bags per person: 2
Weight: 20 kg (bag 90 L max)
 
In the evening, your bikes will be stored in a secure bike park as per the number on your ID bracelet. You will need to show your ID bracelet to recover your bike the following morning.
Stage 1 and 2 : Accommodation is on site at the finish of stage 2.
Address
Address
 

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Performeur Challenge
FOREST'CIME - START AREA

Find the start of the Forest'Cime : ESPACE LOISIRS D'ARBENT
Avenue du Général Andréa, 01100 Arbent, France

CONTACT
Contact : Manu Tartavez
Coordinator of the "Raid Cyclo Forest'Cime"
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