FOREST'CIME REGISTRATION WILL BE REOPENED !
limited to 30 riders
Presentation
The FOREST’CIME is a 3-day, 3-stage cycling event starting and finishing in the town of Arbent. Race HQ is based at the “Espace Loisirs” Leisure complex in Arbent.
The Forest’Cime Challenge is a unique, friendly event that guarantees you unforgettable mid-mountain routes over three days at a free pace, with non-timed links and timed climbs, all adapted to your level thanks to TWO FORMulas at a single price:
- PERFORMANCE CHALLENGE : 463 KM – 3 STEPS – 8 000 M d+
- DISCOVERY CHALLENGE : 338 KM – 3 STEPS – 5 650 m d+
2025 Stages**
– Friday, June 28th. Arbent (01) – Bellecin nautical centre (39)
- PERFORMANCE CHALLENGE : 160 KM / 3010 M d+
- DISCOVERY CHALLENGE : 114 KM / 1976 M D+
– Saturday, June 28th. Forest’cime Granfondo / Orgelet (39) -> Orgelet (39)
- LONG ROUTE (PERFORMANCE) : 141 KM*+ 20 km de liaison / 2500 M d+
- SHORT ROUTE (DISCOVERY) : 92 KM + 20 km de liaison / 1674 M d+
*Bellecin-Orgelet-Bellecin + 300 M d+
– Sunday, June 29th. Bellecin (39) – Arbent (01)
- PERFORMANCE CHALLENGE : 143 KM / 2444 M d+
- DISCOVERY CHALLENGE : 112 KM / 1990 M D+
** The route is currently being validated and may be modified at any time by the organiser.
As the nature of the sportive suggests, you are free to ride at your preferred pace. However, you should be sufficiently well-trained and prepared to ride at least 150 km per day. On stages 1 and 3, there are one or two timed sections, usually in a mountain pass or a climb, for riders looking to perform and surpass themselves. This makes it possible to establish a mountain classification by category.
NEW : FOREST'CIME GRANFONDO - STEP 2
On the 2nd stage, competitors will have the chance to test themselves on a new cyclosportive open to all, the FOREST’CIME GRANFONDO, which offers two routes, a longer one of around 140 km and a shorter one of around 80. It’s an opportunity for competitors to take part in a great cycling festival during their stay.
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 trials and the Cyclosportive Grand Fondo 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
With its start at the gateway to the PARC NATUREL DU HAUT JURA (Upper Jura National park), La FOREST’CIME owes its name to its exceptional route through the mountains of the AIN and the JURA, with its famous climbs lined by forests of spruce.
The FOREST’CIME is the PERFECT PREPARATION FOR YOUR SUMMER CYCLING GOALS and can be likened to the Haute Route Alps and the Haute Route Pyrenees but without the time pressures. You will be guided by an organization that has proven itself for the past 30 years organising events such as the Forestière, a UCI-approved MTB event, which brings together more than 2500 participants each year.
The FOREST’CIME is an individual event, but should you wish to ride it with mates or other participants you are fully free to do so. What we do guarantee, as well as our dedicated fully supported organisation is some breath-taking countryside where you will feast your eyes during the three-day event. You will be accommodated at the end of the 1st and 2nd stages in quality facilities, the meals, and drinks, both at the beginning and end of each stage and during stages provided will help you smash the kilometres to be ridden each day. We pride ourselves on the quality of the logistics that we provide including massages at the end of the first and second stages, plus a swimming pool, a spa, and a sauna at Bellecin, the finish of the 2nd stage).
The FORESTCIME is a three-day sportive-type event that takes place in the Ain and Jura mountains. Though stages are untimed, allowing you to appreciate the stunning countryside, there is a timed climb each day that will provide a stage classification, per age group and gender, and an overall classification after the third stage.
With, in total, 450 kilometres and 8,500 metres of climbing to be covered over the 3 days, riders will have the opportunity to discover some stunning countryside, some remarkable sites and the ability to compete against each other on climbs that have featured in the Tour de France and the Tour de l’Ain. Climbs that are worthy of many alpine passes.
Stages details
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 27th June 17.00 – 19.00 and Friday 28th June 07.30 – 09.00.
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.
Friday
Overnight in Plateau d’Hauteville ( Hauteville Lompnes), in the AIN, at the BOOST ATHLETES’ CENTER.
Sport-specific meals.
Closed and secure Bike park.
Relaxation and recovery area (massage)
Sheets and towels are provided.
FRANCE
Saturday
Overnight in Orgelet, in the Jura, at the Bellecin Sports Centre, on the shores of Lake Vouglans
Features
Sport-specific meals.
Closed and secure Bike park.
Relaxation and recovery area (massage, swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna)
Sheets and towels are provided.
39270 ORGELET
FRANCE
Suggested accommodation – Pre- and post-event
You may be travelling from afar and may require local accommodation, handy for the event, we can recommend the following establishment
Moulin du Pont in Samognat, 15 minutes from Arbent. Tel. (+33) 09 82 54 53 53
The hotel restaurant is set on the banks of the River Oignin, in a lush green valley and boasts superb views over the verdant landscape of the village of Samognat (Ain).
The Oyonnax Tourist Office website is a further source of accommodation.
Overnight in HauteVille Lompnes, in Haut-Bugey, at the European Centre for Training and Sports Stays
Specific meal for cycling.
Bike park closed and secure.
Relaxation and recovery area (massage, osteopathy)
Sheets and towels provided.
Overnight in Orgelet, in the Jura, at the Bellecin Sports Centre, on the shores of Lake Vouglans
Specific meal for cycling.
Bike park closed and secure.
Relaxation and recovery area (massage, osteopathy)
Sheets and towels provided.
39270 Orgelet
FRANCE
Bed and Breakfast and Gite
X-COUNTRY OLYMPIC - FFC
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 (pool, sauna), 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 449 €
(registration* 439 € + 10 registration fee)
rate under 25 years old : €410
Group 420 €uros(Group rate, minimum 5 cyclists)
(registration* 410 € + 10 registration fee)
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Individual assurance option: 15 €uros
Sportsconnect cancellation option:
10,48% of the registration fee + 0.50 € management fees
* Registration fees www.sportsnconnect.com
ENTRIES
Payment by cheque or bank transfer
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 5th June 2024 participants will receive either the official 2023 Forest’cime jersey or the 2024 collector’s jersey (see below) depending on the sizes and stocks available.
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.
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.
Collection times: Thursday 5pm – 7pm and Friday 7.30am – 9am
Overnight in Orgelet, in the Jura, at the Bellecin Sports Centre, on the shores of Lake Vouglans
Specific meal for cycling.
Bike park closed and secure.
Relaxation and recovery area (massage, osteopathy)
Sheets and towels provided.
39270 Orgelet
FRANCE
Bed and Breakfast and Gite
Overnight in HauteVille Lompnes, in Haut-Bugey, at the European Centre for Training and Sports Stays
Specific meal for cycling.
Bike park closed and secure.
Relaxation and recovery area (massage, osteopathy)
Sheets and towels provided.
Overnight in Orgelet, in the Jura, at the Bellecin Sports Centre, on the shores of Lake Vouglans
Specific meal for cycling.
Bike park closed and secure.
Relaxation and recovery area (massage, osteopathy)
Sheets and towels provided.
39270 Orgelet
FRANCE
Bed and Breakfast and Gite
X-COUNTRY OLYMPIC - FFC
Performeur Challenge
Challenge Event rewarding the best climbers during the Forest’Cime. The timed climbs will have been identified prior to the event, but should weather or road conditions warrant it, the Organisers reserve the right to change the timed sections.
If you want to challenge yourself, just do it!
During the designated sections, we will record your time and classify the best climber of the day per category (age & gender) and the overall best climber for the three stages by group (age & gender), plus a « scratch » (overall) best climber of all participants.
All riders who complete the stages in the prescribed time will be awarded a Finisher medal, that will be awarded at the prize-giving ceremony at the end of the 3rd stage.
Find the start of the Forest'Cime : ESPACE LOISIRS D'ARBENT
Avenue du Général Andréa, 01100 Arbent, France
