The 2025 Alpes Grésivaudan Classic promises a return to its high-mountain roots, with the fourth edition of the race once again set to finish uphill, this time at Le Collet d’Allevard. Scheduled for 8th June, the 111.8km route includes 3,350 metres of climbing, making it one of the most vertically demanding one-day races on the French calendar.
This year marks a step up in status for the event, now upgraded to UCI 1.1 level. That means more ranking points are on offer, attracting a stronger field and giving added weight to a race that has quickly earned a reputation as a proving ground for French talent and young climbers. The route again rewards pure climbing ability, with the final pairing of the Côte de Moutaret and Le Collet d’Allevard expected to be decisive.
After last year’s freezing run to Chamrousse, where Marion Bunel stunned the field with a long-range solo victory, the summit finish format returns for the third time in the race’s four editions. Bunel’s success followed a pair of wins by Evita Muzic – first in 2022, when the race was held at UCI 1.2 level, and again in 2023, when it ran as a national event. All three previous editions have highlighted the climbing talent within the French system, and the 2025 route looks set to continue that trend.
The start list reflects the event’s rising profile. With FDJ-SUEZ not returning, the door is open for other French teams to dictate terms on the steep gradients. One Women’s WorldTeam, Roland, will line up alongside a strong group of ProTeams and Continentals, including Arkéa-B&B Hôtels, Cofidis, and Winspace Orange Seal. DN1 squads like Chambéry and Buffaz Gestion de patrimoine will also relish the opportunity to test themselves at altitude against international opposition.
As history shows, this is a race where big gaps can form fast. The decisive moves will likely come in the final 20km, but when this race blows apart, it does so in minutes rather than seconds. Whether it’s a known name consolidating status or a new talent breaking through, the Alpes Grésivaudan Classic rarely fails to reveal the future of French climbing.
Which teams are racing at Alpes Grésivaudan Classic 2025?
- Roland
- ARKEA-B&B HOTELS
- Cofidis Women Team
- St Michel-Preference Home-Auber 93
- Winspace Orange Seal
- BePink-Imatra-Bongioanni
- Born to Win BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf
- Isolmant-Premac-Vittoria
- WCC Team
- Team Buffaz Gestion Patrimoine
- Team Féminin Chambéry
- Ladynamips RVC
- Team Grand Sud Cyclisme
- Team Avesnois
- Marmande Women Dévelopment
- Baloise Minimax WB Ladies
- A.R. Monex Pro Cycling Team
- Embrace The World Cycling WMN
What does the Alpes Grésivaudan Classic race profile look like?
Where can I watch the Alpes Grésivaudan Classic race?
The 2025 edition of Alpes Grésivaudan Classic can be watched on the French 1.Sport Youtube channel from 12:50pm BST on 8th June 2025.
Who are the main riders to watch?
- Lotte Claes
- Karolina Perekitko
- Tamara Dronova
- Aurela Nerlo
- Valentina Cavallar
- Petra Stiasny
- Nadia Quagliotto
- Nadia Gontova
- Julie Bego
- Ségolène Thomas
- Morgane Coston
- Victorie Guilman
- Nikola Noskova
- Anastasia Carbonari
