Publié le Monday 7 September 2020

The resort of Les Orres will host the 3rd round of the Coupe de France VTT DH (SKF - DHI # 3) on September 12 & 13, 2020. A line-up worthy of a World Cup awaits spectators at this final round, including our reigning French world champions Myriam NICOLE and Loïc BRUNI. The crème de la crème of the international field will also be on hand, with Swiss Camille BALANCHE and Slovenian Monika HRASTNIK among the women. On the men's side, the Australian Troy BROSNAN and the Briton Danny HART will also be present.

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©Les Orres
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©Les Orres

Starting at an altitude of 2136 metres, the Coupe de France runs through undergrowth over a distance of 2.3 km. Dirt and roots make for a technical course, and steering skills are invaluable. There will be numerous hairpins to negotiate, and a scree slope to make the course even more complete, with some big jumps to overcome! In all, over 300 riders will be taking part in this final run of the Coupe de France season, including more than 80 international riders (Israel, Belgium, Australia, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, Italy, England...). Loris Vergier, winner of the last round in Métabief, will be keen to repeat his performance, as will Camille Balanche, who also won in the Jura resort.

Visitors will be able to meet the downhill cycling elite throughout the weekend. Spots have been set out to indicate the best places to support their champions all along the track. The paddock on the snow front will also be a place to meet the teams.

PROGRAM

For the Coupe de France, the Bike Park will be open to all from Thursday September 10 to Sunday September 13.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
  • 14h00 - 18h00 Number collection
  • 15h00 - 18h00 Reconnaissance on foot
  • 18h30 - 19h00 Race meeting / Teams
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
  • 8.00am - 12.00pm Number collection
  • 8.30am - 9.30am Training Group C * (U15 Men & Women)
  • 9h30 - 13h00 Training Group A & B
  • 13h00 - 14h00 Training Group C * (U15 Men & Women)
  • 14h00 - 16h00 Training Group B
  • 15h30 - 17h30 Training Group A
  • 17h30 - 18h30 Elite training
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13
  • 8h00- 8h15 Reconnaissance C * (U15 Men and Women) (1 run max°)
  • 8h15- 10h00 Reconnaissance A & B (1 run max)
  • 10h30 - 13h00 PLACEMENT RUN
  • 13h30 - 17h00 FINAL RUN & PODIUMS
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©Les Orres

SKI LIFTS



Some mountain bike trails will be closed and reserved for the French Cup from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September 2020:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
  • RM open : Prélongis / Pousterle

    Tracks closed in this sector: Vallons / Pédale douce / Cool rider / Coupe de France
  • Closed trails: Pic Vert

    Tracks closed in this area: Follow Me / La Teigneuse / Black Patrol
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
  • RM open : Prélongis / Pic Vert

    Closed trails in this sector: Pédale douce / Cool Rider
  • Closed trails: Pousterle

    Tracks closed in this area: Vallons / Coupe de France / Magic Woods / Ride'n Red
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
  • RM open : Prélongis / Pousterle / Pic Vert
  • Tracks closed in this sector: Vallons / Pédale douce / Cool rider / Coupe de France
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13
  • RM open : Prélongis / Pousterle / Pic Vert
  • Tracks closed in this sector: Vallons / Pédale douce / Cool rider / Coupe de France

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PRESS INFORMATION

> Media accreditations will be distributed directly in the press room from 2pm on Friday September 11th (Prélongis room in the administration building at the foot of the Prélongis chairlift)

> On-site press contact: Pamela LEMONNIER - p.lemonnier@lesorres.com - 06 66 53 42 37