The fourth edition of the Alpes Grésivaudan Classic will take place on 8th June 2025, with a return to a summit finish on Le Collet d’Allevard, capping off a demanding 111.8km route packed with 3,350 metres of climbing. The climb to the ski station follows the Côte de Moutaret, setting the stage for a dramatic final showdown in the high mountains.
The race has become a proving ground for young climbers and French talent, and the 2025 edition looks set to follow that tradition. The organisation has announced 18 teams for the race, including one WorldTeam and four ProTeams.
Teams for Alpes Grésivaudan Classic 2025
WorldTeam
- Roland
ProTeams
- Arkéa-B&B Hôtels
- Cofidis Women Team
- St-Michel-Preference Home-Auber 93
- Winspace Orange Seal
Continental Teams
- BePink-Imatra-Bongioanni
- Born to Win BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf
- Isolmant-Premac-Vittoria
- WCC Team
Division Nationale 1
- Team Buffaz Gestion de patrimoine Lyon Sprint Evolution
- Chambéry Cyclisme Compétition
- Ladynamips RVC
Division Nationale 2
- Marmande Women Développement
- Team Avesnois Féminin
- Team Grand Sud Cyclisme Féminin
International Clubs
- AR Monex
- Baloise Minimax WB Ladies
- Team Embrace The World Cycling
This year’s finish at Le Collet d’Allevard marks the third summit finish in the race’s four-year history. In 2024, the riders climbed to Chamrousse, where 19-year-old Marion Bunel took a career-defining solo victory in freezing conditions. That came after the 2023 edition, which was the only year to feature a non-summit finish. In 2022, Evita Muzic won atop Le Pleynet Les Sept-Laux, confirming that the race favours pure climbers.
In last year’s edition, Bunel attacked with 9km to go and held a growing lead all the way to the line. She finished 1:35 ahead of Muzic, with Julie Bego rounding out a youthful podium. Muzic acknowledged her rival’s strength, saying, “She was incredibly strong today. I tried to close the gap, but Marion had another gear.”
The day’s early break featured eight riders, including Dilyxine Miermont, Coralie Demay, Tiril Jorgensen, Noémie Abgrall, Ségolène Thomas, Maeva Squiban, Fariba Hashimi, and Morgane Coston, who picked up key mountain points before being caught on the Col du Barioz. That climb proved decisive in reducing the bunch to just 30 riders. Amber Kraak briefly attacked with 33km to go before Bunel made her move.
What to expect in 2025
With 3,350m of climbing and a summit finish, this year’s edition again rewards raw climbing ability. The final pairing of the Côte de Moutaret and Le Collet d’Allevard should ensure a highly selective finale, with teams likely to keep things under control until the final 20km.
The absence of FDJ-SUEZ this year opens the door for other French teams to lead the charge. With one WorldTeam and a deep field of UCI Continentals and DN1 squads, expect a race that blends elite-level experience with emerging talent. As history shows, the Alpes Grésivaudan Classic doesn’t just reward form—it reveals the future stars of French climbing.
Main photo credit: Philip Melchior
