Super Cycling World Championship 2027: Route of the road race around Sallanches announced

A total of 20 world championships in various cycling disciplines will be held at 12 locations between 24 August and 5 September. The return of the road race to Sallanches, where the world championships were held in 1964 and 1980, is a particular focus and the route has now been announced. The riders have to conquer the famous Côte de Domancy climb several times on the short circuit, a 2.5 kilometre long hill with an average gradient of 9.4 per cent and peaks of up to 16 per cent. It was on this very climb that French professional cyclist Bernard Hinault won his world title in the men's elite road race in 1980.

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The circuit is used by all categories, with the only difference being the number of laps to be completed. The start and finish are both in Sallanches. Although it has not yet been decided how many laps will be completed by the men and how long the course will be, a similar design to that of 1980 would make it one of the most demanding elite men's races at the World Championships. In 1980, according to our partner portal Procyclingstats.com, 268 kilometres were covered on a 12-kilometre circuit with 6247 metres of climbing. If this race distance is taken as the basis for a 13.3 kilometre circuit, 20 laps with 285 metres of elevation gain each would probably be ridden, which would result in a total of 5700 metres of elevation gain for the men's race.

The road race at a glance

• Route length: 13.3 kilometres per lap
• Elevation gain: 285 metres per lap
• Start/Finish: Sallanches
• Characteristics: Hilly with a challenging ascent

The decisive climb - Côte de Domancy:

• Length: 2.5 kilometres
• Average gradient: 9.4%
• Maximum gradient: 16%

UCI President David Lappartient emphasised the importance of the venue: "I am delighted that this edition will take place in Haute-Savoie, a recognised host region for UCI events in various disciplines. Cycling will be celebrated here in all its splendour."

World Cycling Championships 2027: Expanded programme with new disciplines

The 2027 Super Cycling World Championships will be significantly expanded compared to the first edition in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2023. In addition to the established disciplines such as road racing, mountain biking and BMX, world championships in gravel, e-sports, mountain bike enduro, pump track and junior track cycling will be held for the first time as part of the joint event. In addition, two completely new disciplines will celebrate their première at the World Championships: Indoor Cycle Speedway and Bike Polo.

Michel Callot, President of the Organising Committee of the 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships and the French Cycling Federation, sees the event as a great opportunity: "This is an exceptional opportunity for our French team to present itself in all disciplines of the programme and thus prove the success of French cycling, which is very versatile."

Outlook for the 2027 World Cycling Championships in a breathtaking setting

The competitions will take place in an impressive landscape ranging from iconic lakes to legendary peaks, including the majestic Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain at 4,806 metres above sea level. This variety of scenery promises not only spectacular images, but also challenging and varied competitions in all disciplines.