Our motto ? We want you to succeed!
400 ! is the number of staff and marshalls needed to make sure you succeed in your journey
However some faces you will see more than others. Below meet the core Haute Route France Team !
Umberto
Umberto is the Director of Haute Route France. Raised in the cycling event industry, and passionate about cycling and sports in general, his job is to make sure that your experience runs smoothly and seamlessly, on every aspects, from the moment your register to the moment you raise your hands at the finish line and say : I did it!
Jeff
JFA (Jean-François Alcan) has been overseeing all the sporting aspects for over 10 years. Throughout the year, he roams the Alps and the Pyrenees to craft meticulously designed routes for you, with passion!
Mehdi
Mehdi is the sponsoring manager for Haute Route France. Outgoing, attentionate and available, he is the go-to person in our team regarding all sponsoring aspects. Do you want to associate your brand with Haute Route France ? Do you want your high end products to be tested by Haute Route cyclists ? Then get in touch with Mehdi at
mbenzaid@hopscotchsport.fr
mbenzaid@hopscotchsport.fr
Fergus
Born in Manchester, Fergus moved to France in 1993 where he fell in love with the surrounding mountains. A resident of Courchevel for 15 years, he admits to sometimes getting bored on skis… but never on his bike!
In 2013, he joined the Haute Route adventure, initially as the Lanterne Rouge, and later as a speaker. Beloved by participants, he has become an essential pillar of the Haute Route. No introduction needed! (Well, except for here)
Angélique
Angélique was born in the Alps, lives in the Alps, treks in the Alps, skis in the Alps, cycles in the Alps !
As the privileged point of contact for participants, you can get in touch with her via our customer service email address hello@hauteroute.fr
Ready to join us for the Haute Route Alpes 2025 ?
Here is a little sneak pick of what is waiting for you…