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Gran Fondo Premium
Race Experience

For those who want their Gran Fondo Worlds experience wrapped in a little more indulgence, our Premium package is based at Les Grillons, a boutique lakeside property in Talloires on the shores of Lake Annecy.

 

Wake up to alpine water views, ride some of the region's most beautiful roads, and enjoy a full program of non-rider experiences for partners and supporters — all while staying connected to the same Team Australia experience, race-week support, transfers and hospitality as our Essentials package.

Inclusions

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6-nights double/twin share accommodation at Hotel Les Grillons, Talloires

Breakfast daily, 5 dinners and 1 lunch

4x group rides with GPX files and ride snacks

Mechanic and staff support throughout

Local transport including arrival and departure transfers from Annecy Train Station

Supporter experiences as listed

Event pack

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Price per person: Coming soon

Single share supplement: Coming soon

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Optional Extras

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Transfers from/to Geneva Airport: Pricing on request

Pre/post accommodation: TBC

Bike rental: Pricing on request​​

Event Program

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19 August 2027: Arrival day, bike fit and welcome dinner

  • Guest transfer from Annecy Train Station to Les Grillons, our lakeside base in Talloires (18km from the race start & 30km from the race finish)

  • Mechanic team on hand for bike set-up and post-flight troubleshooting

  • Evening: Welcome Dinner overlooking Lake Annecy — meet your support team and preview the week ahead

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20 August 2027: Lake Annecy Ride, Venice Visit & Lake Cruise, Group Dinner

  • Riders: Supported ride (53km, 950m+) around Lake Annecy, tackling the Col de Montmin climb — one of the region's classic ascents, with stunning views back over the lake, and a coffee stop in Annecy​

  • Supporters: Visit to Annecy, the "Venice of the Alps," with a lake cruise followed by free time to explore the stunning old town

  • Evening: Group dinner at Les Grillons

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21 August 2027: Time Trial Registration, Course Recon Group Ride, Day Tour, Group Dinner

  • Riders: Group ride taking in the final climb of the Gran & Medio Fondo courses (distance TBC once route released)

  • TT Competitors: Transfer to La Clusaz for ITT race registration and optional bike check (transport support provided; details TBC)

  • Supporters: Enjoy a drive through the scenic French Alps to a local farm for a visit and tasting of Savoie produce

  • Evening: Group dinner at Les Grillons

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22 August 2027: Time Trial Race Day, Optional Group Ride, Dinner at Leisure

  • TT Competitors: Transfer to La Clusaz to race the 12.7km uphill Time Trial course from Thônes to La Clusaz.

  • Riders: Group ride to cheer on TT competitors before heading out for further route recon (details TBC)

  • Supporters: Day at leisure, or transfer to La Clusaz to support the Time Trial 

  • Lunch packs will be provided for all guests

  • Evening: Dinner at leisure - stay in at Les Grillons, try one of the nearby restaurants or head into Annecy for one of the many great restaurants.

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23 August 2027: Road Race Registration, Pre-Race Dinner

  • Riders: Morning lakeside coffee ride to Annecy and back (25km) before a transfer to collect race packs from the event village (expected Thônes or La Clusaz).

  • Supporters: Morning visit to the Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard — the fairytale 'Sleeping Beauty's Castle' — overlooking Lake Annecy

  • Evening: Pre-race dinner with a race-ready menu

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24 August 2027: Race Day, Race Support, Celebration Dinner

  • Riders: Transfer to the start ahead of race start, with mechanic support available at the start area.

  • Additional Higher Ground feed zone on course (subject to race route/access) — access your own bottles/nutrition, plus our team supplies

  • Supporters: Roadside cheering on course to support the riders - details to be confirmed once race route and timings released

  • Evening: Celebration dinner

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25 August 2027: Farewell

  • Program concludes after breakfast; transfer options available

  • Guests continuing to the Elite Road Race Worlds Tour transfer to our Mont Blanc valley accommodation

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Group rides will be supported by a riding guide(s) and support/mechanic vehicle. Rides are carried out at a comfortable pace to suit the group and will require some re-grouping stops along the way. All rides are optional and guests may choose to do their own rides or take the day off the bike.

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Group rides and activities will typically take place in the morning, allowing free time for recovery, enjoying the hotel pool, the lake, and further visiting the region during the afternoon.

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All packages are subject to availability at time of booking. Rates are subject to change until bookings are confirmed and deposits received. Full terms and conditions are provided at time of booking, including payment schedule, cancellation & change fees.​

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*Team mechanic services are limited to on-site mechanical support for assembly, tuning, troubleshooting and base level repairs and maintenance. More complex repairs are subject to time available and the availability of parts (cost additional). Guests are recommended to bring their own spares such as hangers, chains, cables, tyres, tubes, bar tape, lube, hydraulic fluid and the like as the mechanic is not able to carry the breadth of parts required for all different bike types and bike shops in the area are quite limited.

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